As part of their training, the Basic Police Training class for the years 2016-2018 took on the task to organize the first Fit 4 Justice†Sports event. The intention is to make this a yearly sports event during which all departments within the Justice Chain would come together in the spirit of Team Building to compete against each other in a social and friendly atmosphere in various fitness activities. This sports event took place on Sunday July 9th at the Walter Plantz Square from 09.00 a.m. until 02.00 p.m. The teams that participated were the Coast Guard, House of Detention (Prison), Customs Department, Immigration Department, Sint Maarten Voluntary Corps (VKS) and the Police Department (KPSM). The Sint Maarten Fire Department was also invited to take part in this event as a Special Guest
The competitors competed in a running race, swimming, tire-flips, push-ups, sit-ups and tug-of-war. The event was as successful event. The winners were capturing First place the Police Department, Second place VKS and Third place the Fire Department. The event was the closed off with a lunch. Special thanks go out Nagico Insurances, Penha, Printees, Indian Merchant Association, Balerina Jewelers, Kohinoor, General Auto Repairs, Marshal Motors and Allan Bistro for their sponsorship in making this event a success.