2021 — Inspection: Review of St. Maarten's National detectives Agency.

This report evaluates the effectiveness and capacity of the National Detective Agency (Landsrecherche) of St. Maarten in carrying out its legal duties. The investigation reveals critical deficiencies in staffing, resources, and operational independence, leading to the agency's inability to fulfill its mandate effectively. The lack of a formalized policy framework, inadequate budget, and insufficient interagency cooperation are highlighted as significant obstacles. The report concludes with seventeen recommendations aimed at improving the agency’s capacity, ensuring adequate funding, and enhancing collaboration with local and Kingdom-level partners to strengthen its role in maintaining law and order in St. Maarten.