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Minister Louison Congratulates Police Force

Wednesday August 15^th 2007, St. George’s: Minister of National Security Senator the Hon. Einstein Louison, has congratulated Commissioner Winston James and other members of the Royal Grenada Police Force for the exemplary job they did in policing the 2007 Grenada Carnival. Minister Louison said that the members of the Royal Grenada Police Force were very professional in the execution of their duty and commended them on their performance. Senator Louison also revealed that the police had worked long hours during the carnival season with no complaint and this he said demonstrated their dedication to duty.

He noted that the Royal Grenada Police Force had stood tall at crucial times and reflected on their credible performance during the World Cup, the 2006 Carnival and Hurricane Emily. Minister Louison said that Government would continue to invest heavily in improving conditions, skills and the tools for the Police Force. “Many of the cars and other policing equipment which we invested in for the World Cup are being used everyday to keep our streets safe and have made life easier for the Police Force during the 2007 Carnival Season. Also although the process has not been as fast as we would like the newly refurbished police stations across the country have also made conditions better for our police officers,” Minister Louison remarked.

In making these comments Minister Louison also thanked members of the Public for cooperating with the Police Force and for being concerned with sustaining peace and safety. “The Police Force cannot function effectively without the cooperation of the public. I am pleased to say that we got this cooperation during the Carnival season and continue to get good cooperation from the public,” Louison said. He urged members of the public to continue to use the police hotline 444 1958 to report suspicious activity.