Report crime
How to file an official complaint by the Police
Crime victims are strongly encouraged to file a report with the police. Despite some opinions, the police take their tasks very seriously and crime prevention is certainly one of them; once a report has been filed,action is always taken.
The police’s ultimate goal and primary, daily task is to apprehend criminals and to maintain a healthy and safe Sint Maarten.
Without a filed report,it is impossible for the police to be aware of neighbourhood activities and the danger exists that the criminal[s] can continue uninterrupted. The importance of filing a report cannot be emphasized enough. Reports are also necessary for validating with insurance companies and lawyers.
Statistics gathered from filed reports, also support the police in their stride to improve, for example, plans of action and preventative measures. Working methods are constantly adjusted, where necessary, based on the reports.
Following the rapid increase in the number of infected persons due to the COVID-19 virus in Sint Maarten, a new safety protocol has been adapted by the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) in an effort to make sure we all remain Covid-19 free.
Reports can be filed, on appointment only, at the police headquarters in Philipsburg or the police station in Simpson Bay or with your Community Police Officer (CPO) at one of the police substations. On some occasions, police officers may visit a home or place of business to take reports.
Persons wishing to file an official complaint need to take the following into account:
• The general public is requested to contact us by sending an email to AR@policesxm.sx or calling +1 (721) 54-22222 to make an appointment. In non-emergency cases, persons will not be permitted to enter the station without a scheduled appointment.
• In the case of more complex complaints, persons will be referred to the detective department to make an appointment for assistance.
• Please have the following details at hand before calling the station, in order for us to provide efficient and speedy service. (Name, date of birth, place of birth, address, phone number, and a short summary of what took place) or send by email to the police.
• A maximum of four (4) persons at a time are allowed in the waiting area. The social distancing rules should be adhered to while waiting for assistance.
• The 911 emergency line should only be called in case of emergencies.
The Sint Maarten Police Force will continue to be vigilant throughout this pandemic and we ask the community to continue to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and the persons around them.
For further information, the public can call the police station on +1 721- 542 22 22.
Please note when coming to your scheduled appointment it is mandatory to have on a mask.
The report will be studied to ensure that there are sufficient evidence to warrant apprehending the suspect. If this is the case,the suspect will be apprehended, arrested and the confiscated goods will be returned to the rightful owner. It is that simple… In some cases, however, there is insufficient proof with which to build a case.
A conviction that is based on assumptions is not valid. Judges must be 100% convinced that a suspect is guilty before sentencing can take place.
Once again,the importance of sharing all the relevant information, is strongly emphasized. Without timely and comprehensive information, the police are severely compromised in their efforts to solve crime.