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SVG police force commits to rigor, respect in 2026

Ernesto Cooke
Ernesto is a senior journalist with the St. Vincent Times. Having worked in the media for 16 years, he focuses on local and international issues. He...
Police Commissioner Enville Williams

Policing for Peace: The 2026 Commissioner’s Address

In an official address marking the start of 2026, Police Commissioner Enville Williams expresses his gratitude for the community cooperation that supported law enforcement efforts throughout the previous year.

He highlights the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force’s commitment to maintaining public order through a combination of rigorous enforcement and youth mentorship programs.

Williams acknowledges past challenges to public trust while detailing improvements in investigative standards and intelligence-led strategies.

In his call to action for the year ahead (2026), the commissioner asks for the public’s help—he asked for their scrutiny. He explicitly invited the citizens he serves to hold his organization accountable for its performance.

He tied this invitation directly to the public’s rights, stating his reasoning plainly: “because you deserve policing that is professional, respectful, firm, and fair.”

The core themes of Commissioner Williams’s address—was partnership, humility, acknowledging sacrifice, and inviting mutual accountability.

Williams emphasizes that the safety of the nation depends on a strong partnership between citizens and officers to prevent crime before it occurs.

You can view the Commissioner speech here

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Ernesto is a senior journalist with the St. Vincent Times. Having worked in the media for 16 years, he focuses on local and international issues. He has written for the New York Times and reported for the BBC during the La Soufriere eruptions of 2021.