The Royal Grenada Police Power (RGPF) recorded a 1.6% improve in reported crimes for 2024 in comparison with the earlier yr, however is celebrating a notable achievement: a 74.8% crime solvency fee, the best lately.
Performing Commissioner of Police Randy Connaught made the announcement throughout a ceremony to formally fee the brand new RGPF headquarters on The Carenage on Friday. He credited the milestone to intelligence-led policing and strengthened neighborhood partnerships.
“I’m delighted to report that final yr’s crime statistics have been computed and analysed. We have now achieved a 74.8% solvency fee in general crime,” mentioned Connaught. “This can be a testomony to the dedication and self-discipline of our officers and the collaborative efforts of our neighborhood policing initiatives.”
The Performing Commissioner additionally highlighted a report yr in firearm confiscations, with 61 unlawful weapons seized—9 of them surrendered throughout a weapons amnesty interval. He additional famous that drug-related enforcement surged in 2024, with greater than double the quantity of narcotics seized in comparison with 2023.
Though the RGPF didn’t present the whole amount of medication confiscated, earlier press releases revealed multimillion-dollar seizures. For instance, on Could 2, officers from the Drug Squad intercepted two separate cocaine hauls weighing a mixed 27.2 kilograms, valued at an estimated $2.72 million.
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On the problem of violent crime, Connaught reported that of the 18 homicides in 2024, 17 have already been solved. “We have now cleared up all however one of many 18 homicides reported final yr,” he said. “That isn’t to say we’re not conscious of who the suspect is; it’s simply past our attain.”
The ceremony was attended by Governor-Common Dame Cecile La Grenade and Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, who additionally serves as Minister for Nationwide Safety.
Trying forward, Connaught emphasised that the way forward for the RGPF hinges on continued reform and professionalism. “Our transformative outlook could have a direct impression on the standard of service. This might be decided by means of assertiveness, larger effectivity, greater skilled and moral requirements—and most of all, humility and respect for every citizen,” he mentioned.
As Grenada begins a brand new chapter in nationwide safety, the RGPF is aiming not solely to keep up its improved solvency fee, however to deepen belief and cooperation with the general public it serves.
