On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) held a special ceremony at
the Police Station to recognize and honor several officers and detectives who successfully completed
various professional training programs.
During the ceremony, several KPSM officers and members of the National Detectives received their
certificates as Hulp-Officier van Justitie (Acting-Prosecutors), marking an important milestone in their
professional development and strengthening the law enforcement capacity within the organization.
Certificates were also awarded to three officers who successfully completed the OSINT (Open Source
Intelligence) training.
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is the practice of collecting and analyzing publicly available data
such as website registries, public records, and social media footprints to generate actionable
intelligence. It is a critical tool used globally by law enforcement, cybersecurity professionals, and
journalists to identify digital risks, track threats, and solve complex investigations legally and ethically.
In addition, several detective officers received certificates after successfully completing the Case File
Preparation Training (Dossier Vorming).
The ceremony was attended by representatives and personnel of the Prosecutor’s Office, members of
KPSM management, fellow officers, invited guests, and other personnel who gathered to support and
recognize the achievements of their colleagues.
KPSM extends its sincere appreciation to the coordinators and organizers who made these training
opportunities possible, particularly ORV, led by Director Drs. Ms. A. Falbru, and her delegation from
the institute in Curaçao, who attended the ceremony. Special thanks are also extended to the College
van Korpschefs (Board of Chiefs of Police) for their continued support and contribution in making
many of these training initiatives possible.
KPSM recognizes that ongoing education and training remain essential to maintaining a professional
and capable police organization and enhancing service to the community.
The Police Force of Sint Maarten congratulates all officers and detectives who successfully completed
these training programs and wishes them continued success in their careers.
