In an effort to provide a more prompt, timely and appropriate response to armed robberies that have been affecting the island in recent times the Royal Anguilla Police Force has launched an Armed Response Vehicle, ARV.
The ARV will be deployed by the police on a 24hrs basis for the entire holiday period to ensure that there is always a unit ready to respond to any report requiring that kind of response.
“The RAPF has to implement measures to reassure the Anguillan public of their safety,” said Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr. Elliott Forbes.
“The ARV will be deployed continuously during the festive season throughout the island for high visibility with the aim of enhancing safety of persons moving around on the island,” the Acting Commissioner said.
The RAPF takes this opportunity to encourage persons to be very vigilant as they move around doing their Christmas shopping and holiday preparations. Please ensure that you secure your homes and properties proper as well as your valuables at all times.
The basic precaution that you can use to preventing any crime is reducing the opportunity for it occurring in the first place.
If you observe something out of the ordinary occurring always alert your neighbor, a family member or the police if necessary.
Chrispen Gumbs, Sgt. 56
PMRO
Royal Anguilla Police Force
