Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Alleyne Maximea has reassured the public that the Dominica Police Force is fully prepared to uphold safety and security during the upcoming 2025 World Creole Music Festival (WCMF). Speaking at the weekly WCMF press conference on Tuesday, Maximea emphasized the force’s readiness to ensure a secure environment for all festival-goers. ‘The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force is ready to perform its role at this year’s World Creole Music Festival,’ he declared. ‘We are ready to perform our duties.’ Maximea outlined that comprehensive plans have been implemented to guarantee the safety of patrons, including heightened police visibility in both uniform and plain clothes across Roseau and its surrounding areas. He issued a stern warning to potential lawbreakers, stating, ‘We will not tolerate any transgressions as it pertains to the laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Anyone who disturbs the peace or breaches the law during these activities will be dealt with to the full extent of the law.’ The announcement underscores the police force’s commitment to maintaining order and ensuring a festive yet secure atmosphere for the highly anticipated cultural event.