By Sue-Ann Wayow
TWENTY-EIGHT law enforcement officers are currently engaged in a training course provided by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
The course on intelligence collection and analysis methods began on May 16 and will continue until May 20.
The US Embassy in a media release on Tuesday stated, “The specialised course is designed for Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and Coast Guard officers involved in the collection and analyzing of information to counter illicit narcotics trafficking. The training emphasises the utilisation of the latest analytical tools to reduce the availability of illicit substances.”
US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Megan Kelly delivered remarks at Monday’s opening session at the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Training Academy, St. James.
She said, “Through programs such as this one, the United States reaffirms its commitment to sharing best practices when it comes to combatting narcotics trafficking. Your success in countering illicit drug trafficking shows the people of Trinidad and Tobago that this democracy can deliver for the people, making Trinidad and Tobago safer, more prosperous, healthier, and more secure; and creating a better region for all of us.”
Kelly added, “Drug trafficking organisations are continuously evolving and utilizing cutting-edge technology to evade law enforcement detection. And today the United States Embassy, through DEA, is offering the latest technical tools to help T&T law enforcement adapt to this dynamic environment.”
