The Detective Division is task with:

• Investigate all criminal acts such as Ill-treatment, homicides, sexual assaults, armed robberies, fraud, and crimes against your property such as burglaries and destruction.
• Collect and use forensic evidence to solve crimes.
• Interview suspects and witnesses to ascertain alibis, clues, time frames, and possible suspects.
  Carrying out investigation and international request with our international partners
• To realize this the Detective division has a very good working relationship with different crime fighting entities stakeholders on Sint Maarten and abroad. Example are the public prosecutor’s office, government entities, stakeholders like our Airport and Seaport.

Our Mission is to ensure the safety of all residence and visitors alike and by extension support our economy.

Since obtaining country status in 2010 the police force of Sint Maarten carries out two types of investigations

• Incident related investigation. These are investigations that are carry out immediately after an incident occurs.
• Problem-related investigations. These are investigations of cases that are deem problematic because of the frequency and danger it poses for Sint Maarten. These investigations are done in a project base manner.

The Detective Division of the Police Force of Sint Maarten aim to extend beyond boundaries to deliver professional and high quality service. While the crime figures continue to decline, the pressure in criminal investigations remains high. The police force continues to develop at a very fast pace and welcomes all expertise.