PHILIPSBURG:--- The police forces of Sint Maarten KPSM has started implementing stricter protocols due to a Covid-19 positive test result of a colleague. Members of the team who were in close contact with the colleague, have been asked to self-quarantine.
The positive test was communicated to the Chief of police and the management team of KPSM today august 17th 2020. We would like to emphasize that the department in which the colleague that tested positive works, does not have any physical work-related contact with the public.
The colleague remains in good spirits and is positive about a speedy recovery. CPS is busy with the required contact tracing and the police force of Sint Maarten will rely on their professional guidance during these trying times. All internal KPSM protocols and those of CPS will be followed.
To promote a safe work environment the management team of the police force of Sint Maarten would like to remind all workers that they should be diligent about monitoring their own health for potential symptoms and continúe following all social distancing protocols.
We are confident that we will overcome these challenges together.
KPSM Press Release.
