The Council observes risks associated with the screening of justice personnel

The Law Enforcement Council in Sint Maarten recently published a report highlighting risks associated with the screening of justice personnel. The Council concluded that the methods used for screening and re-screening potential and existing justice employees do not consistently comply with applicable laws and regulations. The inspection found that while all organizations require a Certificate of Good Conduct for appointments, some deviate from established screening procedures. Additionally, mandatory security screenings are not always conducted promptly by a number of organizations. The Council emphasized that these non-compliances pose risks to integrity within the justice sector, where employees handle sensitive information and public trust is paramount.