Published: Friday December 18, 2009
The Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) has made approximately 993,000 prosecutions since 2003, a year after a mandate was issued by Cabinet for the ISCF to restore order to public spaces.
"We began in earnest, somewhat quite tentatively," said Osmond Bromfield, commandant of the ISCF, who explained that the figures showed a steady increase each year.
In 2003, a total of 35,000 prosecutions were made, while in 2004, the figure rose to 102,000. Up to December 9 of this year, prosecutions were at a high of 231,000.
"What that (mandate) seeks to do mainly is to introduce strategies to manage the traffic situation, illegal vending and the whole enforcement of the environmental laws," Bromfield said of the 2002 mandate.
He explained that the decision was made in a bid to bring some areas of policing under control that had been left unattended because of a concentration on major crimes.
Bromfield made the disclosure on Wednesday as he addressed an audience at Harman Barracks during the ISCF's Annual Commandant's Parade and Special Constable of the Year Award ceremony. He said the ISCF members had made special contributions to the country and lauded them for their efforts.
Keep up the good work
"I just want to say to you congrats, and keep up the good work," he said.
The commandant said ISCF management was trying its best to keep its members motivated and the ceremony was one example of that initiative.
The top-three special constables were presented with cheques.
While revealing that it was tough to get funding for the ceremony, Bromfield said the ISCF did it nonetheless, as it needed its members to be at optimum performance.
Meanwhile, the acting Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington, whose message was read by Deputy Commandant James Golding, also expressed satisfaction with the work of the ISCF.
"I am pleased with not only your output, but also the quality of the work done by the members of the ISCF, especially with those in control of our town centres, and the robust management of traffic," read Golding.
Ellington said the job of a policeman was not easy, and they had a bad reputation because of other police personnel, but that it was necessary for them to take stock, reflect on the gains made and build on them.
He noted that the situation would not change overnight, and there would be many more challenges in the coming year.
"I am sure, however, that with the training you have received and the undeniable commitment you have shown that we will conquer, and conquer we must," he added.
"We began in earnest, somewhat quite tentatively," said Osmond Bromfield, commandant of the ISCF, who explained that the figures showed a steady increase each year.
In 2003, a total of 35,000 prosecutions were made, while in 2004, the figure rose to 102,000. Up to December 9 of this year, prosecutions were at a high of 231,000.
"What that (mandate) seeks to do mainly is to introduce strategies to manage the traffic situation, illegal vending and the whole enforcement of the environmental laws," Bromfield said of the 2002 mandate.
He explained that the decision was made in a bid to bring some areas of policing under control that had been left unattended because of a concentration on major crimes.
Bromfield made the disclosure on Wednesday as he addressed an audience at Harman Barracks during the ISCF's Annual Commandant's Parade and Special Constable of the Year Award ceremony. He said the ISCF members had made special contributions to the country and lauded them for their efforts.
Keep up the good work
"I just want to say to you congrats, and keep up the good work," he said.
The commandant said ISCF management was trying its best to keep its members motivated and the ceremony was one example of that initiative.
The top-three special constables were presented with cheques.
While revealing that it was tough to get funding for the ceremony, Bromfield said the ISCF did it nonetheless, as it needed its members to be at optimum performance.
Meanwhile, the acting Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington, whose message was read by Deputy Commandant James Golding, also expressed satisfaction with the work of the ISCF.
"I am pleased with not only your output, but also the quality of the work done by the members of the ISCF, especially with those in control of our town centres, and the robust management of traffic," read Golding.
Ellington said the job of a policeman was not easy, and they had a bad reputation because of other police personnel, but that it was necessary for them to take stock, reflect on the gains made and build on them.
He noted that the situation would not change overnight, and there would be many more challenges in the coming year.
"I am sure, however, that with the training you have received and the undeniable commitment you have shown that we will conquer, and conquer we must," he added.
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