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Haiti - Security : Creation of the Cap-Haitien Municipal Security Council 10/04/2025 09:29:58
The objective of this new Council is to strengthen coordination between local authorities, law enforcement, community representatives, and civil society, with a view to ensuring better management of public security throughout the municipal territory. Excerpts from the Decree : "[...] After deliberation by the Municipal Commission, the following is hereby decreed: Article 1 : Creation of the Security Council. The Security Council of the City of Cap-Haitien is hereby established. Article 2 : Composition of the Council The Council is composed of representatives of the following institutions : • The Mayor of the City of Cap-Haïtien, President of the Council; • The Government Commissioner, member or his or her substitute in case of absence; • The Deputy Delegate of the District, member; • Two representatives of the Justice of the Peace of the municipality (Northern section and South section). members; • The Commissioner of the National Police of Cap-Haïtien, member; • One representative of the private business sector; • One representative of civil society; • Three members of CASEC (Bande du Nord, Haut du Cap, and Petite-Anse). • Three members of ASEC (Bande du Nord, Haut du Cap, and Petite-Anse). Article 3 : Depending on needs, other individuals may be added to the Council, including : • An employee of the Town Hall Security Service; • A representative of the fire department; • A representative of Civil Protection; • Qualified security personnel (experts, academics, etc...). • The Departmental Delegate; • The Northern Departmental Director of the National Police; • The Northern Departmental Director of Defense; • The Representative of the Protected Areas Security Brigade (BSAP). Article 4 : Missions of the Council • The CSMCap's fundamental mission is to ensure the maintenance of public security throughout the municipal territory, in constant coordination with national and local law enforcement; • Define, in consultation with the police authorities, the directions and priorities of the municipal security policy, taking into account local specificities; • The CSMCap is authorized to establish specialized units adapted to the specific security needs of the municipality, through the recruitment and training of municipal officers specifically assigned to these units; • Promote consultation and coordination between security stakeholders, including the National Police, municipal authorities, emergency services, and the public; • Duly authorized municipal security officers may be equipped with handguns and crew-served weapons, in strict compliance with legal provisions; • Evaluate security actions and propose adjustments if necessary; • The CSMCap develops and maintains operational relationships with all security stakeholders operating within the municipality's jurisdiction; • The CSMCap monitors and certifies the registration of private security companies operating in the municipality, while verifying their compliance with applicable standards; • The CSMCap provides its municipal security officers with all the professional equipment and materials required to effectively carry out their duties; • The CSMCap establishes a structure dedicated to the collection, analysis, and use of strategic information for the prevention and fight against insecurity; • Inform the population about security issues and the actions carried out by the Council. Article 5 : Proportional Use of Force. Municipal officials are authorized to use force within the scope of their duties, according to the principle of proportionality and in compliance with applicable laws. Article 6 : The CSMCap establishes a structure dedicated to the collection, analysis, and use of strategic information for the prevention and fight against insecurity. [...]" HL/ HaitiLibre
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