The main purpose of Trinidad & Tobago’s environmental police unit is to ensure enforcement of environmental laws. To this end, twenty police officers (one Sergeant, two Corporals, and sixteen Constables), under the command of the Commissioner of Police, and fully funded by the Environmental Management Authority, have been trained to detect violations of and enforce various environmental laws.
With planned amendments to the Environmental Act, the duties of the Unit may be expanded to include escorting scientists/EMA officers during on-site environmental investigations, as well as conducting criminal investigation with respect to violations of the environment.
For more information, contact Mr. Alvin Pascal at alvinpascal@hotmail.com