2017 — State of Law Enforcement in St. Maarten

The 2017 report by the Law Enforcement Council assesses the justice system in St. Maarten, noting the impact of hurricanes Irma and Maria, which exposed significant vulnerabilities in law enforcement and emergency response. The report highlights ongoing challenges such as insufficient resources, lack of legislative and policy frameworks, and poor inter-agency cooperation. It stresses the need for structural improvements, including better financing, stronger governmental support, and enhanced collaboration within the Kingdom to ensure a more resilient and effective law enforcement system.