by Linda Straker
- Course organised by Peru-based United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs
- SGT#558 Milton Edwards, PC#797 Alaska Alexander and PC#633 Damion Augstine represented Grenada
- Training supports Caribbean Firearms Roadmap implementation
Three Grenadian police officers were among several regional law enforcement representatives from the Eastern Caribbean and Barbados who recently participated and completed a 5-day Armory Management Course in Grenada, organised by the Peru-based United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNRILEC).
“Over 5 days, officials from the Eastern Caribbean strengthened their skills, shared experiences, and deepened their understanding on effective armory management,” said a posting on the organisation’s Facebook page dated 19 July.
“With expert guidance, they gained a theoretical understanding and practical experience to improve the safety and security of their armories and to align their work with international standards.” The posting was shared on the Facebook page of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF). According to the RGPF posting, the officers who completed the Armoury Management Course were SGT#558 Milton Edwards, PC#797 Alaska Alexander and PC#633 Damion Augstine.
The other law enforcement participants came from Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados.
According to the UNODA Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, the training supports the implementation of the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap and contributes to peace, security, and sustainable development in the region.
The course was funded by the US State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
This would definitely be a step in the right direction. Every child needs to know and understand about their bodies, reproduction, sex, sexuality and relationship. Many of our children are never exposed to this and results are dire and staring us in the face.
Many parents are not uncaring but they simply do not have the skills to talk about these issues with their children.
Ever since, I heard the PM last night, I could not stop thinking about this and thinking about solutions.Perhaps legislation, including the topics from Primary school and employing school nurses might help.