COP Rodney to update nation on criminal behaviour

The Police Commissioner, Atlee Rodney will provide the public with a
comprehensive overview of the crime situation in Antigua and Barbuda when he
joins the Post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday morning.
The Commissioner of Police was invited to the Cabinet on Wednesday along with
the Top Brass of the RPFAB. The Commissioner provided members with a
comprehensive update on crimes and arrests in Antigua and Barbuda in the year
just ended (2023), compared to previous years.
There has been a negligible change in petty crime in 2023 over 2022; and it was
also reported that there has been a minute reduction in road fatalities between both
years.
The commissioner reported that trained dogs were assisting in catching those who
attempted to import illicit drugs, firearms, and other contrabands. Eight (8) officers
are trained to operate the K-9 unit. The police are preparing for the May 27 th  –
30 th  United Nations Small Island Developing States Conference. Approximately
5,000 delegates are expected to spend almost one week in several hotels across the
island. The Police are also responsible for collecting revenue for various activities
and collected more than EC$1 million.
The Superintendent of the Fire Department addressed the Cabinet on the need for
laddered trucks since many of the new building being constructed in Antigua and
Barbuda are no longer single storey. As such, more laddered trucks are needed.