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Castries, Saint Lucia – Mrs. Cruscita Descartes-Pelius has been appointed as Commissioner of
Police effective 1 st September 2023 for one year. She was first appointed in October 2022 as the
first female Top Cop and has served the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force [RSLPF] with
distinction for over thirty [30] years until June 2023.
Her reinstatement as Commissioner of Police is expected to be accompanied by a comprehensive
professional training programme for senior officers aimed at cultivating strong leadership and
ushering in a new cadre of leadership within the RSLPF.
The Government of Saint Lucia looks forward to the support of all officers as it commits to
preparing officers for future leadership positions and the strengthening of the police force. The
Government also takes this opportunity to thank Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ronald
Phillip for his sterling leadership as acting Commissioner of Police for the past ten [10] weeks.
The Government of Saint Lucia remains dedicated to public safety and the well-being of all
citizens.