CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The St. Lucia government says it remains “dedicated to public safety and the well-being of all citizens” as it announced the re-appointment of the island’s first female Police Commissioner, Mrs. Cruscita Descartes-Pelius for an additional year.
A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister said that Descartes-Pelius, first appointed in October 2022, has served the Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) with distinction for over 30 years until June 2023.
Descartes-Pelius served in several capacities before being appointed top cop last year, including the Paris-based International Police (INTERPOL). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies and was awarded the National Service Cross of the Order of St. Lucia when the island celebrated independence in 2021.
The statement said she was appointed Commissioner of Police effective 1st September 2023 for one year.
“Her reinstatement as Commissioner of Police is expected to be accompanied by a comprehensive professional training program for senior officers to cultivate strong leadership and usher in a new cadre of leadership within the RSLPF.
“The government of St. 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 statement said, also thanking Deputy Commissioner of Police Ronald Phillip “for his sterling leadership as acting Commissioner of Police for the past ten weeks.”
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