2013 — Security and safety in detention facilities in Sint Maarten.

This report assesses the security and safety in the detention facilities of St. Maarten, focusing on the Pointe Blanche prison and the Simpson Bay detention center. It highlights critical bottlenecks such as understaffing, poor management, and inadequate infrastructure. The report also inspects a serious violent incident that occurred in September 2014, revealing systemic failures in safety protocols. Recommendations include improved staff training, better management practices, enhanced security measures, and a more robust approach to addressing integrity and corruption among staff.