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Effective February 4th the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) has a new Chief of Basic Police Care on Saba in the person of Coenraad Klein Swormink. He is working with the Royal Netherlands Military Constabulary (KMar) in the Netherlands already since 1986. There he has held many positions in all task fields of the KMar in all districts within the past 28 years. Before arriving on Saba Klein Swormink was operational team leader of 34 investigators (detectives) in Eindhoven. Klein Swormink is the successor of Charlie Smink who has held this position for 8 months.
Klein Swormink looks with much enthusiasm towards his new position as Chief of Basic Police Care on Saba.
On Monday February 17th he has held introductory meetings with representatives in the Executive Council and the Island Council of the Public Entity of Saba. Chief of Basic Police Care for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, Jose Rosales, was also present at these two important meetings. Klein Swormink will hold this position until August of this year. During the course of this week he will make acquaintance with important partners on the island.
The new Chief of Basic Police Care on Saba wants, in the coming months, to contribute to a safe living environment on Saba. "I am now well over one and a half week in the Caribbean Netherlands. My impression is positive. I want to get to know many residents of Saba. Perhaps it will take time for people to once again get used to a new Chief of Basic Police Care on Saba; however I trust this will not form any barrier for a positive approach and cooperation".
The Royal Netherlands Military Constabulary (KMar) is responsible for the border control of the airports and sea borders on the three islands of the Caribbean Netherlands. Besides that the KMar also handles the police tasks at the airports and supports the police care on Saba and St. Eustatius.