Law enforcement in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
| Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force |
| Abbreviation | RSVGPF |
| Agency overview |
| Formed | January 4, 1999 |
| Employees | 691 |
| Legal personality | Governmental: Government agency |
| Jurisdictional structure |
| Federal agency | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Size | 150 square miles (390 km2) |
| Population | 109,000 |
| General nature |
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| Operational structure |
| Agency executive | Godfrey Pompey, Commissioner of Police |
| Facilities |
| Stations | 23 |
| Website |
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Law enforcement in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the responsibility of the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF),[1] which was founded in 1999.[2] The Commissioner of Police is Godfrey Pompey,[1] who commands 691 police officers and civilian employees,[3] in 23 police stations,[4] who serve a resident population of 109,000.[5]
The RSVGPF maintain two paramilitary forces the Special Service Unit, and the Coast Guard, both units are responsible for internal security.[6][7] Defense is the responsibility of Regional Security System.[8] There is also one non-policing organization under the command of the RSVGPF the Fire Brigade, which is currently directed by Inspector Joseph Jack.[9]
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