The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) on Monday said that the operation of the Vermont and Layou police stations had been relocated until the all-clear after the passage of Hurricane Beryl.
The staff of the Vermont Police Station are working from the Questelles Police Station and the Vermont station is closed to the public.
The public can contact the Vermont Police Station at 1784-456-1750 or +1 784-457-1211.
Reports can also be made via 911.
Additionally, the Layou Police Station, which has been in a state of disrepair for some time, will be operating out of the Rapid Response Unit base in Layou.
In the event of any incident or emergency, Layou police can be contacted at +1 784-456-7170.
“We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. Please stay safe and heed all advisories from the authorities,” the police force said in a social media post.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, acting Commissioner of Police Envill Williams cancelled all leave for police officers in light of the impending passage of Hurricane Beryl.
“All officers are required to report to their respective units, stations, and departments for duty without delay. Your prompt response and readiness are crucial to ensure our nation’s safety and security during this critical time,” the police force said in a social media post.
See below an April 2024 video of the conditions at Layou Police Sation.
Lots of work is needed on the drains in Layou, especially close to the police station. Two special drains need to move water before and after the Methodist church to the main gutter that runs into the sea at Corner Bay. The work on the road at those locations did nothing to help the flow of water to the sea. Water flows all the way down the street to the police station and settles there causing damage to the road.
I also believe all drains (gutters) should be covered so that mosquitoes cannot live there so they attack folks.
https://youtu.be/CsfiU555F2Y