2015 — The investigation process by the detectives department in St. Maarten: follow-up inspection.

This follow-up inspection assesses the progress made in implementing the recommendations from a 2013 report on the investigative proces by the detective department in St. Maarten. The inspection finds that 12 out of 25 recommendations were fully implemented, while the rest were either partially or not addressed. Key issues include staffing shortages, insufficient resources, and unimplemented structural reforms. The report emphasizes the need for stronger cooperation among law enforcement entities and the implementation of necessary legal and organizational changes to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement in St. Maarten.