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CARICOM conference security decisions
published: Monday | April 7, 2008

Illegal firearms

(i) Enforce existing regulations that pertain to the use and storage of firearms and ammunition;
(ii) Develop a regional database of firearms which is accessible by all regional law enforcement agencies;
(iii) Increase the capacity of detection and surveillance methods in relation to the movement of firearms including the importation, sale, transfer, theft and use of firearms;
(iv) Introduce measures to improve systems, procedures, intelligence and training with a view to enhancing border security;

Drug trafficking

(i) Increase the capability and coordination among law enforcement agencies to develop intelligence to conduct operations, and to enhance the enforcement of laws;
(ii) Maximise the use of available technology in detection, deterrence and seizure of illegal drugs entering and transiting the region;
(iii) Ensure the implementation of systems, procedures, intelligence and training with a view to enhancing border security.

Murder

(i) The development of specially trained, equipped and dedicated teams of homicide investigators;
(ii) The full utilisation of forensics, including DNA and comprehensive crime scene management;
(iii) Introduce video in criminal proceeding, inclusive of ID parades;
(iv) Timely completion of investigations and improve conditions for speedy prosecution of persons charged;

Crime prevention

(i) Promote inter-agency collaboration for crime prevention at the national level;
(ii) Establish the Regional Investigative Management Team to support difficult and protracted investigations.

Gang and youth violence

(i) The development of monitoring capability, intelligence monitoring and analytic capacity on gang-related activity, nationally and regionally;

Deportees

(i) Pursue negotiations of standardised agreements/MOUs with Canada, the UK, US and other states;
(ii) That such agreements/MOUs should provide, inter alia, for:

(a) adequate notification periods;

(b) the settlement of personal affairs prior to deportation of long-term residents;

(c) complete dossiers, including criminal antecedents and medical records where applicable;

(d) appropriate arrangements to reduce the financial burden on deported persons, and on receiving countries.

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