on Thursday April 7, 2011, another short ceremony was held at the Ministry of Justice’s offices at A.Th.Illidge road, to welcome two more additions to the Ministry of Justice’s Division of Armed Forces more specifically, the Divisions of the Koninklijke Marechausee (Royal Military Police) and the Recherche Samenwerking Team (Criminal Investigation Team).
Mr. Maurice P.J. Maureux, who was sworn-in as a Royal Military Police and Mr. Richard A. van Kuijk, was sworn in as an additional Detective for the Criminal Investigation Team. The Honorable Minister of Justice Roland Duncan and the local Chief of Police congratulated both of the men on their new positions and encouraged them to serve Sint Maarten well. Also present at the ceremony was; the Progress Report Committee consisting of Mr. R. Bandell, Mr. R. Gibson, and Mr. N. Schoof, including Ms. Denise Jacobs Head of the Detectives division and other colleagues of the Royal Military Police and the staff of the Minister of Justice’s Cabinet.
The Minister cordially welcomed both Mr. Maureux and Mr. Kuijk to the Force, as Mr. De Witte also mentioned that he was also pleased to welcome them both to the Force.