About the ACCP
A BRIEF HISTORY
The Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) was formally established in 1987 in Castries, St Lucia by a resolution passed by 13 members on 20th August. The stated objectives of the association then were:
- Regional cooperation in the suppression of criminal activities in such areas as narcotics, terrorism and organized crime;
- The exchange of information in criminal investigations;
- The sharing of common services which may include training, forensic analysis and research and
- The effective management of law enforcement agencies
In the year 2000 the organization re-defined its mission and objectives in order to be relevant to its current aspirations. These are identified in its Constitution and Bye-Laws as stated hereunder:
