Acting Police Commissioner Errol Alexander.
Acting Police Commissioner Errol Alexander has said the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) was surprised by Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony’s revelation during his address to the nation on Sunday, Mar. 8, 2015 on the alleged 2009-2011 extra-judicial killings.
During a media conference hosted today under the theme: “Reassurance in the Face of Trying Times” Alexander said: “Having heard the prime minister’s address, we as members of the RSLPF stand resolute that it can with time cause us to become stronger and better.”
He said as custodians of the law, police officials “must act within the confines of the law, because our actions will always be subjected to review. For this reason officers will always be held accountable for their actions. They have and will always be encouraged to do so.”
Further, Alexander said as an organisation, “We must continue to perform our functions efficiently and professionally to ensure more improved service to our customers consistent with our policing principles.”
The RSLPF, he said, will continue to implement strategies to help mange crime more effectively and efficiently in spite of certain limitations. Alexander noted however that the safety and security of the country is everyone’s responsibility.
“It is only through togetherness, unit and understanding, that we can truly realise our vision of having a professional community policing service, providing crime reduction, improved road safety and a safer environment,” the senior police official added.
Alexander told the media that the RSLPF will continue to ensure that a professional community policing service is provided, thus improving performance of departments, stations and units, across the island.
“The RSLPF wishes to assure the public that we will continue to function and maintain zero tolerance to crime. Likewise, we will continue to maintain good partnership with all communities and thrive to improve our continuous relationship.”
He commended senior officers for their leadership and thanked the general public for their support.