Law Enforcement

When did kidnapping for ransom start to become an issue in Haiti and how did it coincide with the introduction of MINUSTAH in the country?

Nowadays, with problems of kidnapping and insecurity being such a hot topic in Haiti, one wonders when did kidnapping for ransom actually start becoming an issue in our country. The answers on this page may surprise you. more »

August 9, 2023 1:01 PM

Haiti - The Untouchables - "Tout moun se Chef" and it is a Big Problem

Law and order is defined as a situation characterized by respect for and obedience to the rules of a society... Law and order is what, I think all Haitians will agree, is missing in Haiti... Tout moun se chèf... Tout chèf ap fè dezòd and they all seem so untouchable... For this reason. maintaining Law and Order in Haiti becomes impossible... more »

May 11, 2014 7:41 AM

A new promotion of Haitian community police officers just Graduated

Haiti's Community Police is growing in numbers... A new promotion of Haiti community police officers have just graduated from the Haitian police academy. They are ready to hit the streets various community across the country. more »

April 5, 2014 5:05 PM

VIDEO: Panic in Cap-Haitien - Assailants throw tear gas in School Classroom

Watch the video... Dozens of students were taken to the Hospital Justinien in Cap-Haitien earlier today... The hospital was overwhelmed by the influx of students suffering from seizures and poisoning after inhaling toxic gases from exploding tear gas canister... more »

October 28, 2013 1:58 PM

Harboring a Fugitive in Haiti? You Will Go TO Jail...

Haitian authorities are on the hunt for kidnappers in Haiti these days and they make it very clear to the public: If you are harboring a criminal in you house you will be prosecuted as well, as an accomplice. more »

October 31, 2012 1:15 PM

Haiti - MINUSTAH Mandate Extended until 15 October 2013

Good news or Bad news? - The UN Security Council has just renewed a one-year mandate for MINUSTAH, its peacekeeping mission in Haiti. more »

October 13, 2012 4:24 AM

Haiti Traffic Police Will Be Using Radar Soon

Attention Haitian reckless drivers, if you think Haiti is a SAVANN where you can drive however you want, as fast as you want, think again... more »

July 2, 2012 6:49 AM