2014 — Use of force by officers of the KPCN, the RST, the JICN, and the KMar on the BES islands.

This report by the Law Enforcement Council evaluates the use of force by officers from various agencies, including the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN), the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar), the Dutch Caribbean Correctional Institution (JICN), and the Joint Investigation Team (RST) on the BES islands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba). The report assesses whether the use of force is conducted within the legal frameworks, the training provided, and the procedures for reporting and registering incidents. It identifies gaps in legal frameworks, inconsistencies in training, and challenges in the storage and inspection of weapons. Recommendations include improving legal clarity, enhancing training programs, and ensuring proper documentation and oversight of the use of force.