Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force

Law Enforcement agency in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Operational structureAgency executive
  • Colin John, Commissioner of Police
FacilitiesStations23WebsiteOfficial Website

The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF),[1] is the national police force of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, it was founded in 1999.[2] The Commissioner of Police is Colin John,[1] who commands 691 police officers and civilian employees,[3] in 23 police stations,[4] who serve a resident population of 109,000.[5]

The RSVGPF maintain two paramilitary forces: the Special Service Unit and the Coast Guard; both are responsible for internal security.[6][7] Defence is the responsibility of the Regional Security System.[8] There is also one non-policing organisation under the command of the RSVGPF Fire Brigade, which is currently directed by Inspector Joel James.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force website Archived 2013-03-25 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Referenced by the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force background information
  3. ^ Referenced by Comparative Criminology Archived 2015-06-22 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Referenced by the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force station list
  5. ^ Referenced by World Bank
  6. ^ Referenced by the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force
  7. ^ Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard webpage Archived 2013-03-25 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ US Department of State entry Retrieved 4 June 2007
  9. ^ Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Fire Brigade operating structure

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