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ISSUE #2 - DECEMBER 2013 David Caruthers receives the President Award from President Alex.
Pat Gillie receives the President Award from President Alex. Passing of the baton from Barbados to South Africa. From left, President Alex, Vineshkumar Moonoo, Julie Dash, Yusuf Abramjee, Marisa Oosthuizen and Attie ISSUE #2 - DECEMBER 2013 Lamprecht. A global publication of Crime Stoppers International
The year 2013 will always be remembered as the year in which Crime Stoppers International reinvented itself. The year began with President Alexander Mac Donald and Development Officer Devrol Dupigny having productive meetings with global organizations Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Scotiabank and CNN.
Crime Stoppers Vision To Help Stop, Solve and Prevent Crime Globally.
In May, the CSI Board of Directors met in Barbados for its annual Spring Board Meeting. At this meeting the Board was able to finalize the organization’s strategic plan along with a new vision and mission. It was agreed that this strategic plan would be formally presented to the organization at the Annual General Meeting which was scheduled to take place at the Conference in October 2013.
CSI Mission Statement To mobilize the World to provide information on crime anonymously.
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VISIT TO INTERPOL HQ President Alex and Development Officer Devrol, visited INTERPOL’s Headquarters in Lyon France on May 29th, where they met with Director Operational Police Support, Michael O’Connell and several of INTERPOL’s Sub Directorates. This visit helped to solidify the relationship with INTERPOL as discussions centered around the expansion of the Co-operation Agreement and the implementation of various types of joint initiatives.
In the following months, emphasis was placed on preparing for the 34th Annual Crime Stoppers International Conference and the building of partnerships with organizations that had indicated an interest in working with Crime Stoppers. Survivor of child abuse and Founder of Florida-Based NGO Lauren’s Kids Foundation, Lauren Book
Members of the diplomatic community. From left, His Excellency Mr. Xu Hong, Ambassador of The People’s Republic of China to Barbados, Mrs. Debbie Des Rosiers, Political Counsellor – Canadian High Commission Barbados, Mr. Francis Mc Barnette, Organization American States Representative to Barbados.
The 2013 CSI Conference was held in Barbados from September 29th – October 2nd 2013. Feedback received from delegates and presenters suggest that the Conference was an overwhelming success. The objectives of the Conference, which were in keeping with the organization’s overall
Enjoying the gala dinner. From left, Clifford Chambers of the Jamaican Constabulary Force, Denver Frater, Scotiabank’s Regional Director and Chief Security Officer, Caribbean East and Andrew Knights, Managing Director of Selectamark PLC of the United Kingdom.
strategic plan, were achieved. In addition to discussing traditional issues such as drug trafficking, wanted fugitives and firearms, new crime areas such as Intellectual Property Crimes, Crimes Against Children and Financial Crimes were addressed. Delegates were able to gain a better understanding
of how these types of crimes are being perpetrated, the nexus between global organized crime and crime being committed in local communities, and the role of each Crime Stoppers program with respect to these issues. Relationships with existing and new partners were also solidified.
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CSI CONFERENCE The pictorial overview below provides a good synopsis of the success of the 2013 CSI Conference, and the partnerships which have been forged.
UNICEF Representative for the Eastern Caribbean, Khin-Sandi Lwin delivers a presentation on Ending Violence Against Children.
Leif Coorlim, Executive Editor of CNN’s Special Projects talks about the CNN Freedom Project.
President Alex and Michael O’Connell enjoy a light moment prior to the start of the Strategic Partnerships Plenary
Attentive delegates at one of the Plenary Sessions.
Delegates enjoying the proceedings at the Welcome Reception of the 2013 CSI Conference.
Head Table for the Plenary Session on Intellectual Property Crimes. From left, Carl Berry of the Jamaican Constabulary Force, Michael O’Connell, Director of Operational Police Support INTERPOL and Warren MacInnis, Director of Outreach & Capacity Building, AntiCounterfeiting Operations, Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
INTERPOL GENERAL ASSEMBLY On behalf of President Alex, First Vice President Peter Price attended the 82nd INTERPOL General Assembly which took place in Cartagena Columbia from October 21st – 24th. At this forum, Vice President Peter held discussions with several of INTERPOL’s senior officials with regards to the development and implementation of joint initiatives to combat transnational crime. CSI was invited to participate and deliver a presentation at the 2nd INTERPOL Global Conference on Trafficking in Human Beings which was held on November 14th &15 in Lyon France. Alex and Devrol attended this Conference and were able to develop alliances with a number of global organizations. Discussions are currently at an advanced stage with several of these organizations.
Partnerships created at the 2nd INTERPOL Global Conference on Trafficking in Persons in Lyon France. From left, CSI Development Officer, Devrol Dupigny, Sandra Fiorini of Airline Ambassadors, Caroline Letang of the RCMP and President Alex. A lot has been accomplished in 2013 and we should all be proud of the advancements which our organization has made. President Alex and the Board of Crime Stoppers International wishes all Crime Stoppers programs and volunteers around the world the very best for 2014!
CSI Director & Development Officer Devrol Dupigny delivers a presentation on the role that Crime Stoppers can play in the fight against Human Trafficking at the 2nd INTERPOL Global Conference on Trafficking in Persons held in Lyon, France November 2013.
Lots more to come in 2014, inclusive of the formalization of working agreements, the launch of our new website and more!
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