Bonaire's enforcement officers now fully certified to boost public safety
All enforcement officers on Bonaire have completed specialized training to enhance public order and community safety. This milestone ensures better-prepared teams to tackle local challenges and improve daily life for residents.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Training Program | Bonaire Public Safety (OVB) training, including BAVPOL module |
| Participants | 100% of DTH enforcement officers |
| Focus Areas | Public order, enforcement, community safety |
| Training Duration | Intensive program from January to March 2026 |
| Location | Bonaire (Caribbean Netherlands) |
| Department | Department of Supervision & Enforcement (DTH) |
| Spokesperson | Sherman Blanken, Head of Projects and Taskforces |
The Department of Supervision & Enforcement (DTH) on Bonaire is responsible for maintaining public order, enforcing regulations, and ensuring community safety. By investing in training programs like BAVPOL, DTH strengthens its capacity to uphold these responsibilities effectively.
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100% of DTH enforcement officers complete BAVPOL module and strengthen supervision on Bonaire
With this achievement, DTH takes an important step in further strengthening and professionalizing its enforcement officers and supervisors.
A number of enforcement officers from the Department of Supervision & Enforcement (DTH) are currently following the Bonaire Public Safety (OVB) training program. Part of this program is the BAVPOL (Special Police Officer) module, which focuses on maintaining public order and enhancing community safety. All participating DTH enforcement officers have successfully completed this module.
With this achievement, DTH takes an important step in further strengthening and professionalizing its enforcement officers and supervisors.
The training program began in January. During an intensive period, participants received training on topics such as supervision, enforcement, and public order. After successfully completing all components, all participants have obtained the module. This training provides Bonaire with an additional group of qualified enforcement officers who can contribute to a safe and livable community.
Sherman Blanken, Head of Projects and Taskforces, is proud of the result:
“I am proud of this group of colleagues who have fully committed themselves to this training over the past months. With this certification, we now have a larger and better-prepared group of enforcement officers to jointly maintain supervision and work toward a safe community.”
DTH continues to invest in the development and professionalization of its enforcement officers and supervisors. By continuing to invest in education and training, the department is working purposefully toward fair supervision and a safe society on Bonaire.