# Suriname police safety and enforcement initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/suriname-police-safety-and-enforcement-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-29T18:13:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Suriname, the Korps Politie Suriname (KPS) has engaged in both community outreach and enforcement activities. In late August 2026, the force conducted intensive traffic controls in Paramaribo as part of the National Increased Safety Holiday Plan 2026, inspecting 632 vehicles and issuing 30 fines. On September 9, 2026, the KPS hosted an educational day at the Police Academy for children of Ministry of Justice and Security employees, featuring demonstrations from the K9 unit and the Motor Surveillance Service.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Police conduct security and traffic checks in Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten

Police in Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten conducted security and traffic checkpoints, resulting in vehicle inspections and a brief high-speed pursuit in Sint Maarten.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sint-maarten-police-conduct-island-wide-security-and-traffic-checks

### 2026-09-09: Korps Politie Suriname conducts safety initiatives and traffic checks

The Korps Politie Suriname hosted an educational event for ministry children and conducted traffic checks on 632 vehicles in Paramaribo as part of a national holiday safety plan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/korps-politie-suriname-conducts-safety-initiatives-and-traffic-checks

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