CoP Responds To Report Of Civilians Assaulting Police

Commissioner of Police (CoP) Crusita Descartes-Pelius issued a statement Tuesday following earlier reports that civilians assaulted officers recently during a ‘standard’ police operation in Bruceville, Vieux Fort. Descartes-Pelius explained that as the officers were leaving, an individual threw a bottle that struck a vehicle in the police convoy. “This incident was formally reported and there are plans to return to the scene for further investigation and make arrests if necessary,” she said. The Police Commissioner indicated that despite complaints from individuals the police searched, the situation never escalated beyond the officers’ control. She cautioned those who might dare to threaten the safety of officers performing their duties. In addition, Descartes-Pelius spoke of promoting constructive dialogue with the media to ensure the information shared with the public does not empower criminals or spread misinformation. The Commissioner’s complete statement appears below: The article CoP Responds To Report Of Civilians Assaulting Police is from St. Lucia Times.