Police and Law enforcement

Here is a picture of inspector Garry Desrosiers providing an update on the insecurity in Haiti.

As per the news report dated February 21, 2016, Garry Desrosiers, Inspector and the deputy spokesman of the PNH has warned all Haitian citizens to be careful with their love life. Now the kidnappers are using new strategies to commit acts of kidnapping. Some lady accomplices of the kidnappers would lure men with seductive acts and invite them home. However, instead of taking the person to the home, lead them to their accomplices and demand ransom for their release. We might remember that on November 26, 2015, Garry Desrosiers reported on the insecurity and attacks on the police personnel. Between 14 September and 20 November, 2015, at least a dozen police officers were killed and several others were wounded by bandit bullets. He had claimed that the police managed to put 55 bandits behind the bar by an operation named "Storm", who were responsible for the murders of police officers and religious people.

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The period of instability continues in Haiti. A Police Officer was killed in Martissant.

In the early morning on February 12, 2016, a Haitian police officer was killed by multiple gunshots while he was patrolling on a motorcycle in Martissant, 21, a rough section of the country's capital. The PNH has confirmed that the slain officer was an employee of the Directorate of Traffic, named David Dume. He was in uniform, left home for his workplace. There have been no arrests in Friday's killing. As per Haitian National Police spokesman Frantz Lerebours, an investigation is under way. Martissant is a troubled district long known for gang activity.

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Here is a picture of the funeral of Haiti National police officer Jean-Richard Hertz Cayo who was shot and killed on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in the district of Savann Pistach, in Carrefour-Feuilles

There is a connection to a previous killing recently at The Haiti National Police. He was part of the patrol of another officer whao was also killed recently.

Officer Walky Calixte was assassinated recently and the killing is currently under investigation

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This is the Police Officer and Businessman Walky Calixte who was assassinated Assassination.

Based on information published by the Haitian media, policeman Walky Calixte was killed in Martissant 7. Some people have been pointing the finger at Deputy Rodriguez Sejour.

It has been reported on Haitian Radios that the driver of the Deputy Rodriguez Sejour was detained by police for having in his possession a weapon the Deputy says is his.
For his part, Deputy Rodriguez Sejour made it clear that he has nothing to do with the assassination of policeman Walky Calixte

Coincidently, another police officer who was close Walky Calixte, was assassinated by May, 2013. Jean Richard Hertz Cayo was assassinated in Savane Pistache, in Carrefour-Feuilles

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Another Haitian Police shot to dead

Although, it is often claimed by the government representatives that "Haiti is one of the safest destinations, not only in the Caribbean, but in all of Latin America", it is a fact that no reliable statistics is available on Haiti's crime rate. Furthermore, whatever figures are available from different sources, a comparative analysis indicates that the incidents of crimes in Haiti are under-reported. In the late 2012, the US State Department issued a travel advisory warning for the Americans travelers, but there's a change in the air. Haiti is loudly proclaiming itself ready to welcome tourists back to its shores. Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the Western hemisphere. So, by considering this, travelers should avoid displaying expensive items or large sum of money. Park your car close to your venue; never leave valuables in the car. Always seek advice from your local contacts or established organizations. Avoid travelling at night and it is best to avoid travelling around Haiti alone, especially in the deserted places. Extra care should be taken while visiting downtown Port au Prince, because that place dominates the crime statistics. The long-standing policy of the British Government of paying ransoms for the release hostages, naturally, encourages kidnappers of further hostage taking. The guidance that we have given here, are practically very normal defensive practices which every traveler should follow to stay safe while visiting a new place--no matter whether it is Haiti, the United States or France. Haiti holds a full hand of attractions for travelers.

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Here is a picture of a CIMO officer shot during Haiti Protest.

Violence Continues Over Final Results. The final tabulation of election results is wreaking havoc in Haiti. The PEC announced Martelly's pick, Jovenel Moise, placed first (33%) and Jude Celestin second (25%). They will compete in December's run-off.

Peaceful protests have turned violent whenever the opposition encounters government supporters. Not only have protestors been injured and killed, the Haitian police have also been targets. The media reports one officer injured by gunfire, and another hurt by hurled rocks.

The PEC urges calm.

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Here is the new Police force in Haiti building a reputation for violence and repression with new Brigade BOID.

BOID Part of Police Repression against Party Members. The National Police of Haiti has formed a new specialized unit, the Brigade of Operation and Departmental Intervention (BOID). Its first promotion graduated 254 policemen and -women. One of its mandates is to back up departmental units of the Haitian police.

BOID has been deployed in not always ethical ways. At a political rally it was suspected BOID carried out the shooting of a senior official of Pitit Dessalines in a drive-by.

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Here is a picture of Haiti Police Chief Godson Orelus proudly wearing his pink in support of the current government PKTH of Michel Martelly

Haitian Police Chief, Godson Orelus, has had his commission extended for three more years by presidential decree, since Haiti won't have a sitting parliament until 2016.

Orelus has hired 100-plus officers with known ties to Martelly, with more than a third of them lacking police academy training.

The police have allowed violent behavior to predominate at August's parliamentary elections to discourage balloting at the polls. In other instances they have used excessive force against peaceful protestors.

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Here is a group of 40 new Haitian soldiers formed by Ecuadorian army.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at the Training School of Ecuadorian Army soldiers (Escuela de Formación de Soldados del Ejército) at the Champ de Mars located at the northern exit of Ambato, the third city at the south of Ecuadorian capital city Quito, a graduation ceremony was held for 40 new Haitian soldiers of engineering body. The graduation ceremony was chaired by the Brigadier General, Edison Narváez Rosero, the Commander of the Command of Education and Doctrine of the Army (CEDE). The ceremony was witnessed by other Ecuadorian military personnel like General Carlos Obando and Commander of the Army Division, Christian Toussaint. The Haitian Ambassador in Ecuador José Maria Egas, Undersecretary of the Ministerial Cabinet and civil and military authorities were also present during the occasion. The New graduates have completed a training program of 8 months under the framework of bilateral cooperation between Haiti and Ecuador that started on January 12, 2015.

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Here is a picture of the new Director of the Prison Administration (DAP), Mr. Jean Gardy Muscadin.

On Thursday, April 16, 2015, Godson Orélus, the Director General of the National Police of Haiti (PNH), in presence of the Minister of Justice & Public Security, Secretary of State for Justice and other important government officials, has appointed the present Divisional Commissioner Jean Gardy Muscadin, as the new Director of the Prison Administration (DAP). Jean Muscadin has replaced the main Commissioner Marjorie Saint-Jean who served two & half year term as the head of this institution under National Police of Haiti that oversees more than 11,000 prisoners distributed in 17 detention centers all over the country. The new Director has promised a new breath in the police administration and pledged to work in compliance with the law.

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