RSVGPF and NCCP meet to discuss Crime Prevention Efforts

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) and the National Commission on Crime Prevention (NCCP) have been knocking heads in a collaborative effort on crime prevention.

The February 4, 2025 meeting focused on identifying risk factors that contribute to crime, strengthening public safety initiatives, and developing strategies to enhance crime reduction efforts. A release from the RSVGPF states that both agencies shared insights on aligning their objectives to ensure a more effective and coordinated approach to addressing crime across the nation. The RSVGPF said it values this ongoing partnership with the NCCP and looks forward to further engagements aimed at fostering a safer environment for all.

The meeting was attended by: Superintendent of Police, Junior Simmons, who is the officer in charge of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit and the Public Relations and Complaints Department; Senior Prison Officer, Gareth Clarke; Director, National Commission on Crime Prevention (NCCP), Rodney Small; Deputy Director, NCCP, Temora Garnes; National Coordinator of Police Youth Clubs, Sergeant 776 Stephen Billy; Sergeant 264 Dwight Matthews – Non-Commissioned Officer of the Police Band; Sergeant 646 Syon Shoy, NCO in charge of the IT Department of the RSVGPF; Corporal 204 Garet Dopwell, NCO in charge of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit; and Nedine Roache, Administrative Officer, NCCP