the Goodlands Police Station, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police,…
(No. B/361) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand'Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to the Goodlands Police Station, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as to – (a) the number of – (i) Police Officers posted thereat, indicating their respective rankings; (ii) vehicles attached thereto, and (b) the measures, if any, being envisaged to increase the manpower thereat for more effective policing within its jurisdiction.
Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that Goodlands Police Station covers an area of 33 km2 and has a population of approximately 34,000 residents. The station's jurisdiction includes the areas of Goodlands, Petit Raffray, Roche Terre, Cottage, and Saint Antoine. The number of staff at Goodlands Police Station has increased over the past years due to the increase in economic and commercial activities as well as traffic flow in the areas. Presently, there are 88 Police Officers of different ranks posted at the Goodlands Police Station. As regards part (a)(i) of the question, the number of Police Officers posted at Goodlands Police Station is as follows – Assistant Superintendent of Police - 1 Chief Inspector of Police - 2 Inspector of Police - 3
30 Police Sergeant - 21 Woman Police Sergeant - 3 Police Constable - 45 Woman Police Constable - 13 As regards part (a)(ii) of the question, two Police vans are attached to the Police Station. Additionally, Goodlands Police Station is supported by Police Officers from other units and branches of the Police Force. I should say, if there are major events, additional personnel from other police stations are also called upon to reinforce the personnel of Goodlands Police Station. As regards part (b) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the Police contingent at Goodlands, supported by 26 Safe City Cameras and resources from other units and branches, is adequate for effective policing in the area. However, Madam Speaker, I am informed that the current building housing the Police Station dates back to 55 years ago, and with the increase in services to be delivered, the office and parking spaces thereat are now found to be insufficient. It is, therefore, proposed that – I think the procedures have already started – a new police station be built to relocate that police station.
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