NASSAU, Bahamas — The United States delivered nearly $300,000 worth of advanced imaging and scanning technology and radio equipment to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services on Monday, February 28, The Tribune reported.
The donation is part of a long-term collaboration between the US Embassy’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement and BDCS to strengthen Bahamian law enforcement capabilities and make correctional facilities safe for inmates, visitors, and correctional officers alike. The donation consisted of a body scanner, x-ray machine, radios, and other equipment.
US Chargé d’Affaires Usha Pitts delivered the donation to Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe.
While noting that the visit was her first to the facility, Ms Pitts commented on the significance of the donation.
“It’s all going to help protect the safety of everybody who is at this facility…It’s good for inmates, it’s good for visitors and it’s good for the officers who work here.”
Mr Munroe expressed appreciation for the donation.
“We need to appreciate that we get assistance [from the United States] not only on matters of mutual concern, but matters where they are simply helping us, because they are our friends.”
He added: “In this world today, with all that is happening, I think we all know that friendships are good to have – and good to keep.” See complete Tribune article at http://www.tribune242.com/news/2022/mar/01/us-donates-300k-equipment-aid-jail/
