Police receive ‘bucket truck’ under Taiwan-funded Video Analytics project

The exhibition and hand over ceremony for a bucket truck that marked the end-of-phase for the Enhancing Public Safety with Intelligent Video Analytics Project took place on August, 8, 2025, at the Questelles Police Station.

The Project, a three-year initiative funded by the Government of Taiwan, has drawn on Taiwan’s expertise in smart surveillance and technological innovation to strengthen this country’s capabilities in applying advanced information technology, expanding the coverage and accessibility of smart surveillance systems, and promoting automated image analysis and alert mechanisms.

More than 300 surveillance cameras have been installed at over 20 locations across the country, including on Union Island and Bequia, underscoring the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all citizens, no matter how far they live from the mainland.

The programme also delivered more than 10 specialized training courses on subjects ranging from cybersecurity and intelligent video analytics, to project management and equipment maintenance, led by leading academics from Taiwan and an IEEE fellow, a release from the Embassy of Taiwan in St Vincent and the Grenadines states.

More than 200 Vincentians participated, significantly strengthening the nation’s pool of technical expertise. The system now integrates AI-powered technologies, including license plate recognition, enabling law enforcement to rapidly track suspicious vehicles and improve investigative efficiency. A new centralized video-sharing platform allows real-time footage to be securely shared among multiple government departments, fostering collaboration for public safety, disaster response, urban planning, and environmental monitoring.

During the ceremony, Taiwan’s Ambassador to SVG, Fiona Fan expressed her gratitude to the Ministry of Finance, the Information Technology Services Division, and the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force for their steadfast support and invaluable collaboration. She noted that the robust CCTV network and iSurveillance system now in place represents an important step forward in national security, and explained that the newly donated bucket truck will help ensure the safety of maintenance teams. She reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to ensuring that its allies have access to the latest technological advancements and are empowered to fully participate in the digital revolution.

Commissioner of Police, Enville Williams, described the new system as a transformative tool for law enforcement and a force multiplier for public safety, attributing its success to the strong and growing partnership between Taiwan and St Vincent and the Grenadines. He stressed that the close of phase two is not the end of the journey, but the beginning of something greater.

Attorney General, Grenville Williams, emphasised the strategic importance of the technology in extending CCTV coverage to keep communities safe, and commended Taiwan’s consistent willingness to share its expertise and technology.

The release stresses that the Taiwan–SVG partnership is founded on shared values and a mutual commitment to progress. Together, both countries will continue to build a safer, smarter, and stronger future for all.

The exhibition and hand over events were co-hosted by Attorney General, Grenville Williams, representing the Minister of Finance, Camillo Gonsalves; Commissioner of Police, Enville Williams; and Ambassador, Fiona Huei-Chun Fan.