Antigua police receive mobile phones donation to aid in fighting crime

Darren Derrick of Cingular Wireless making the
presentation to Deputy Commissioner of Police Albert
Smith

PM Spencer, centre, with Information Minister Dr
Edmond Mansoor, Deputy Commissioner Albert Smith,
Mr. Darren Derrick and Inspector Lenny Quashie.
Photos by Maurice F. Merchant

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The Antigua and Barbuda police on Monday were the recipients of 35 mobile phones on loan from Cingular Wireless to aid in their crime fighting efforts during the Carnival season.

CEO of Cingular Wireless Darren Derrick made the presentation of the phones to Deputy Commissioner of Police Albert Smith and Inspector Lenny Quashie.

Prime Minister Spencer, who is responsible for national security said that the donation of the phones is very timely as communication is vital in combating crime. He commended Minister responsible for Communications Dr. the Hon. Edmond Mansoor for facilitating the donation.

“The Minister, through his efforts has brought together the private sector and government in collaborating on a very important aspect of crime and security in our nation. I must also express the government’s appreciation to Cingular Wireless for readily accepting to assist in this area,” Prime Minister Spencer stated.

The Minister responsible for Information, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Dr. Edmond Mansoor said that the government is committed to ensuring that the Royal Antigua and Barbuda Police Force is equipped with the necessary communication tools.

“This gesture on the part of Cingular Wireless is extremely useful and is indicative of the type of synergy that is required between Government and the Private Sector for nation building,” he said.

In addition, Dr. Mansoor said that plans are progressing smoothly for the full computerization of all police and fire stations.

In addition, "The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has begun the preliminary stages of the planning for a major overhaul of the communications system for the security forces. This new project will provide specialised communication equipment to police and fire stations and to police cars and fire tenders,” Minister Mansoor outlined.

Policemen on patrol will also be equipped with hand-held mobile units. It is anticipated that this new system will also fully incorporate the modern communication requirements of the Emergency Medical Service and the National office of Disaster Services.

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