# Suriname police staffing and security reform > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/suriname-police-staffing-and-security-reform > Updated: 2026-10-26T01:30:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Suriname’s Minister of Justice and Police, Harish Monorath, has initiated efforts to reform the Korps Politie Suriname (KPS) to address critical personnel shortages. The force currently operates with approximately 2,600 officers, falling short of the 3,500 required to meet operational needs. This deficit is compounded by a monthly loss of 24 to 30 officers due to emigration, retirement, and death. Monorath identified the disproportionate allocation of manpower to VIP security as a primary cause for reduced capacity in crime prevention and public service. He noted that some individuals receive up to 21 officers, a practice he intends to critically assess. Following these concerns, the Minister announced a phased reduction of police personnel assigned to protect government ministers to mitigate high costs related to overtime and meal allowances. For example, the 17-person security detail for Minister Raymond Landveld was specifically questioned. The stated objective is to reassign these officers to regular police duties to strengthen general public service. Amidst these changes, an inter-ministerial commission has been established to monitor and regulate police overtime to prevent abuse and address administrative errors. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Suriname Justice Minister orders reduction in ministerial security details Suriname Justice Minister Harish Monorath is phasing out police security for ministers to cut costs and bolster regular police services, following scrutiny over large ministerial security details. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suriname-justice-minister-orders-reduction-in-ministerial-security-details ### 2026-10-22: Suriname Minister Monorath addresses police staffing and overtime issues Suriname Justice Minister Harish Monorath aims to reform police staffing by reducing VIP security assignments and addressing administrative issues regarding officer overtime pay. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suriname-minister-monorath-addresses-police-staffing-and-overtime-issues --- Cite as: Suriname police staffing and security reform. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/suriname-police-staffing-and-security-reform