HUMAN RIGHTS DENOUNCE PRESSURES OF POWER OVER POLICE CHIEF
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PORT-AU-PRINCE - Human rights organizations have condemned the attitude of the Minister of Justice and Public Safety, Pierre Michel Brunache, who reportedly asked the police chief, Mario Andresol, to leave before the end of his term.
Speaking on a radio station in the capital, executive director of the national human rights (RNDDH) Pierre Esperance called anti-democratic and anti-institutional, the behavior of the Justice Minister resigned.
Such a proposal to the Chief of Police by the Justice Minister, says Esperance, shows how the minister disrespects the country's institutions.
On his side, the head of the Haitian National Council of Non-State Actors (CONHANE), Edouard Paultre said that this attitude of the Minister of Justice shows the government's plan to control the national police outside legal norms.
According to Mr. Paultre, the Executive wants to take advantage of the case of the former military to discriminate against the police chief who, he adds, would be out of favor with the new regime.
Recall that the Minister of Justice ordered Mario Andresol to use all appropriate measures against the former soldiers who have been engaged since the beginning of February in training sessions at several camps throughout the country.
The head of the PNH, whose term will expire in August thinks this request of the Minister Brunache could be a trap.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
ARTICLE - POLICE CHIEF - RESIGN?
POLICE CHIEF REJECTS PROPOSAL BY JUSTICE MINISTER TO RESIGN
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PORT-AU-PRINCE - The outgoing Minister of Justice, Michel Brunache, reportedly proposed Friday, March 23 to the national police chief, Mario Andresol, to resign, seeking an "honorable exit", according to sources close to the police.
During a visit to Chief Andresol Friday night, still recovering from a few days at his residence after a torn ligament suffered during a football match, the minister resigned, joined by Secretary of State for Public Security, Reginald Delva, have suggested to the police chief, failing to execute the order he has passed the day before to take action against ex-military, to "retire honorably," reports Radio Kiskeya.
In response, the police chief refused and questioned whether the order in question, and the "case of the former military", would be part of a plan to force him to resign.
The minister resigned justified his proposal to the Director General of the Police Nationale d'Haiti (PNH) by his lack of motivation for some time, and malfunctioning of the police force, resulting in a troubled environment. Mario Andresol has argued however, that despite his convalescence, he led the institution through competent employees of the hierarchical chain thereof.
He told Michel Brunache of having never received the statement relating to the former military. He read it in the press. Subsequently, the UN Mission for Stabilization in Haiti (MINUSTAH) sent him a copy. To this, the minister responded that he sent the order to the email address of Mr. Andresol.
The Police Chief has finally categorically ruled out the possibility of withdrawing, noting Mr. Brunache's resigned ministerial status, and all the ensuing consequences; whereas, he has a constitutional mandate that has not yet come to an end.
The second consecutive term of three years of Mr. Andresol as Chief of Haitian Police expires August 18, 2012.
For his part, questioned on the proposal made to the police chief, the minister resigned refused to confirm or deny. Michel Brunache considered however that this is a matter of personal responsibility for someone to resign, in performing a function that he cannot assume. "If I am in a position and I cannot give results, I simply will be removed," he said.
(Defend Haiti) -
PORT-AU-PRINCE - The outgoing Minister of Justice, Michel Brunache, reportedly proposed Friday, March 23 to the national police chief, Mario Andresol, to resign, seeking an "honorable exit", according to sources close to the police.
During a visit to Chief Andresol Friday night, still recovering from a few days at his residence after a torn ligament suffered during a football match, the minister resigned, joined by Secretary of State for Public Security, Reginald Delva, have suggested to the police chief, failing to execute the order he has passed the day before to take action against ex-military, to "retire honorably," reports Radio Kiskeya.
In response, the police chief refused and questioned whether the order in question, and the "case of the former military", would be part of a plan to force him to resign.
The minister resigned justified his proposal to the Director General of the Police Nationale d'Haiti (PNH) by his lack of motivation for some time, and malfunctioning of the police force, resulting in a troubled environment. Mario Andresol has argued however, that despite his convalescence, he led the institution through competent employees of the hierarchical chain thereof.
He told Michel Brunache of having never received the statement relating to the former military. He read it in the press. Subsequently, the UN Mission for Stabilization in Haiti (MINUSTAH) sent him a copy. To this, the minister responded that he sent the order to the email address of Mr. Andresol.
The Police Chief has finally categorically ruled out the possibility of withdrawing, noting Mr. Brunache's resigned ministerial status, and all the ensuing consequences; whereas, he has a constitutional mandate that has not yet come to an end.
The second consecutive term of three years of Mr. Andresol as Chief of Haitian Police expires August 18, 2012.
For his part, questioned on the proposal made to the police chief, the minister resigned refused to confirm or deny. Michel Brunache considered however that this is a matter of personal responsibility for someone to resign, in performing a function that he cannot assume. "If I am in a position and I cannot give results, I simply will be removed," he said.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
ARTICLE - HNP TO ADD 2,000 OFFICERS
HAITIAN NATIONAL POLICE TO ADD 2,000 OFFICERS TO ITS RANKS
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – The Director General of the National Police of Haiti (PNH), Mario Andresol, announced January 1, on the occasion of Haiti’s Independence Day celebrations in Gonaives (Northern Haiti), an increase in the number of police officers for 2012. It will increase from 10,000 to 12,000, he says.
"From 10,000 now, the National Police will soon have in its ranks 12,000 officers," said Mario Andresol while participating in Haiti’s Independence Day celebrations in Gonaives on Sunday 1st January, reported Radio Metropole.
Mr. Andrésol noted the construction of five police stations in the country for 2012 which is also one of the priorities of the National Police for this year.
The head of the PNH also called for an increased budget for the National Police. Last December, police had complained about their working conditions. The Chief of Police reported hearing their complaints and promised to work to improve their situation.
(Defend Haiti) -
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – The Director General of the National Police of Haiti (PNH), Mario Andresol, announced January 1, on the occasion of Haiti’s Independence Day celebrations in Gonaives (Northern Haiti), an increase in the number of police officers for 2012. It will increase from 10,000 to 12,000, he says.
"From 10,000 now, the National Police will soon have in its ranks 12,000 officers," said Mario Andresol while participating in Haiti’s Independence Day celebrations in Gonaives on Sunday 1st January, reported Radio Metropole.
Mr. Andrésol noted the construction of five police stations in the country for 2012 which is also one of the priorities of the National Police for this year.
The head of the PNH also called for an increased budget for the National Police. Last December, police had complained about their working conditions. The Chief of Police reported hearing their complaints and promised to work to improve their situation.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
ARTICLE - 113, 114 TO REPORT SUSPICIONS
113 AND 114 TO REPORT DISCRETELY THE SUSPICIOUS PRESENCE
(Haiti Libre) -
Last week, an important meeting brought together, Mario Andresol, the Director General of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) and the head of the military component, the Force Commander, Gen. Luiz Ramos and the Commissioner of Police of the United Nations, Marc Tardif in order to review the security dispositions on the field in order to optimize the strategies put in place to curb crime.
At the last briefing to the UN Mission for Stabilization in Haiti (Minsutah) last Friday, René Kentsa, Spokesman of the United Nations police gave an update on this strategy.
"...At this time, we support the PNH as part of their operations by enhancing the visibility, particularly at the level of checkpoints, walking and motorized patrols.
Speaking of strengthening, an additional staff of six platoons were deployed only for the metropolitan area. Concerning the checkpoints, they were increased to 10 for the city of Port-au-Prince.
This visibility was enhanced on criminogenic reputable sites to prevent crimes and effectively find the criminals. With this device, several operations were carried out recently in support of the PNH, particularly in Port-au-Prince in the area of the Champ de Mars; which led to the discovery of 6.5 kilograms of narcotics. A similar operation took place in Arcahaie (Levèque/Cabaret) where four people were arrested, and two were in possession of automatic pistols.
The success of these operations depends not only on the police, but also on the important role that people must play to inform the police and increase its effectiveness. You know as much as me that criminals do not live in the clouds. They are among us, and live with us throughout the day.
For this reason, the Commissioner of the United Nations police has asked me to make a reminder to the population so that the work continues, that they work more with the Police to optimize their performance. Just discretely report any suspicious presence around you, free of charge, by calling the Operations Centre of the United Nations police at 113 or the National Police at 114. This citizen gesture will improve the safety of all..."
(Haiti Libre) -
Last week, an important meeting brought together, Mario Andresol, the Director General of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) and the head of the military component, the Force Commander, Gen. Luiz Ramos and the Commissioner of Police of the United Nations, Marc Tardif in order to review the security dispositions on the field in order to optimize the strategies put in place to curb crime.
At the last briefing to the UN Mission for Stabilization in Haiti (Minsutah) last Friday, René Kentsa, Spokesman of the United Nations police gave an update on this strategy.
"...At this time, we support the PNH as part of their operations by enhancing the visibility, particularly at the level of checkpoints, walking and motorized patrols.
Speaking of strengthening, an additional staff of six platoons were deployed only for the metropolitan area. Concerning the checkpoints, they were increased to 10 for the city of Port-au-Prince.
This visibility was enhanced on criminogenic reputable sites to prevent crimes and effectively find the criminals. With this device, several operations were carried out recently in support of the PNH, particularly in Port-au-Prince in the area of the Champ de Mars; which led to the discovery of 6.5 kilograms of narcotics. A similar operation took place in Arcahaie (Levèque/Cabaret) where four people were arrested, and two were in possession of automatic pistols.
The success of these operations depends not only on the police, but also on the important role that people must play to inform the police and increase its effectiveness. You know as much as me that criminals do not live in the clouds. They are among us, and live with us throughout the day.
For this reason, the Commissioner of the United Nations police has asked me to make a reminder to the population so that the work continues, that they work more with the Police to optimize their performance. Just discretely report any suspicious presence around you, free of charge, by calling the Operations Centre of the United Nations police at 113 or the National Police at 114. This citizen gesture will improve the safety of all..."
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