The Police Journal

Cover: Editorial Note

We are pleased to present to our readers and well wishers, the 5 th
issue of the Police Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1 2013, this year. Since its inception
on 21st April 2012, we are slowly and confidently, making headway.
There is something unique about Every issue represents a challenge and comes to fruition only with
our Service: the ability to play your contribution and collaboration coupled with the efforts of our dedicated
Editorial Team. These are critical to the success of any quality publications.
multiple roles We remain committed to the guiding philosophy of making the Police
Journal, a platform where views, ideas and experiences are shared within the
great family of the Police.
We are sensible to the words of appreciation received from various
quarters on the last issue. This reflects outreach of the Journal as well as its
Inside this issue: growing strength and popularity. But we should not rest on our laurels. We
need to be more dynamic, innovative and dedicated in our approach to
perpetuate publication of the Police Journal. Any way, its likely ISO
Message from the Commissioner of Police 2
Certification in the near future will no doubt, vouchsafe this.
News about the Service 3-5 Once again, we make an earnest appeal to one and all to keep
Service Innovation & Improvement 6
contributing and supporting our Police Journal.
We wish you a pleasant reading.
Interesting Arrests & Detections 7-8

Heroic Deeds & Actions 9-14 Message from the Commissioner of Police
Community Policing & Social Activity 15
Dear Members of the Force,
Legislative Changes & Court Highlights 16-17
Since January this year, we all will appreciate that we have gone
Training & Development 18-20
through a series of challenging situations that have cruelly put to test the
A Window on the Outside 21 effectiveness and efficiency of our resources and in particular, our personnel.
I have in mind, the following:
Views & Opinions of Readers 22-23
(a) Yaun-Un-Nabi Celebrations, Friday 25th January 2013;
Good News from Police Officers & Families 24 (b) Cavadee Festival, Sunday 27th January 2013;
(c) Mahashivaratree Festival, Tuesday 05th - Sunday 10th March 2013
Sports, Athletics & Leisure 25
(d) - 45th Anniversary of Independence and 21st Anniversary of the
Promotions, Retirements & Awards 26 Republic, 12th March 2013
- Official Visit of the President of the Republic of India
Police Humour 27
(e) Easter Festival, 30th March 2013 (and Quasimodo on 6th April 2013)
(f) Imelda Cyclone, 14/16th April 2013 (Class II –IV Warnings)
As is the practice, the Police mobilised all available resources in order to ensure that the above
Editorial Committee events were policed properly. It was indeed taxing on us as these events came successively thus stretching
out our resources and giving us little time to recover.
Chairperson :
Mr C. Bhojoo, DCP Then, the flash flood of Saturday 30th March 2013 added to our woes as between about 1250
Secretary :
Insp Gopooloopadya
Editor/Coordinator :
CI Dayal hrs and 1450 hrs, i.e. within two hours, Metropolitan Division (South) was pelted down with 152.6 mm
Members :
CI Dawonauth of rainfall. This in turn, engendered a flash flood covering the city centre with 4-5 feet deep water and
CI Frichot
Insp Abdoolahkhan causing havoc to traffic, business, public routine and other activities. Unfortunately, it also claimed 10
Insp Teckha lives. Moreover, on two other occasions, namely; on 13 and 18 February 2013, similar heavy rain fell
Cdt Insp Jayeprokash
PC 4992 Mungur
island-wide putting the whole Force on the alert once again. (Refer to this issue of the Police Journal).
Co-opted Members : Insp Codabaccus We were indeed subjected to considerable stress and strain. If there is anything that saved us
PS 5020 Teelhawod from reaching the breaking point, these were your courage, determination and commitment to your high
PC 2497 Lacchman
PC 3085 Perrine sense of duty, discipline and team spirit and above all, the age-old values for which our organisation
stands.
I therefore, avail myself of the opportunity to thank all members of the Force for their high
Disclaimer: All views and opinions sense of commitment and dedication to duty. You showed great stoicism and resilience that helped us to
expressed or statements made in this Journal
are entirely those of the authors and should withstand the test of time. I have no doubt, that you will all rise up again, if faced with similar
not be considered as an endorsement of challenges in future.
editorial, official or Force policy. They Well done indeed. Thank you all.
therefore, do not commit the Police Force,
any officer or any other person or authority D I Rampersad, GOSK, PMSM
and render them liable in whatsoever manner. Commissioner of Police
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March 2013 – A Heavy Schedule for the Police d’Intervention de la Police Mauricienne (GIPM) and para-
jump by the French 2eme Regiment de Parachutistes
National Day Celebrations 2013 d’Infanterie de Marine de FAZSOI were simply breath-
taking. The event climaxed with a cultural show which
On the 12th March, the traditional National Day ended by a spectacular fireworks display.
Celebrations held at Anjalay Coopen Stadium, attracted
thousands of our fellow countrymen whose pride and Insp Abdoolahkhan
patriotism knew no bounds. PPRU, PHQ
The 45th Anniversary of Independence and 21st of Republic
Day were a landmark event which assumed a very special
significance as it was graced by the presence of H.E Shri Mahashivaratree Festival
Pranab Mukherjee, President of the Republic of India, the
Chief Guest for that occasion. Such a grand event required Customarily, the religious festival of Mahashivaratree
the involvement and participation of many Units/Branches attracts thousands of pilgrims from all nooks and corners
of the Force. Besides of the island who converged on foot and by vehicles
traditional policing, the towards the sacred lake also known as Ganga Talao at
Police were also Grand Bassin over a span of one week. For the Police, this
responsible for the was a major operation
security of the VVIPs and which called for a wide
other personalities, scale deployment. As
ensuring respect for law, from Tuesday 05th March,
order and decorum, hundreds of Police
maintaining traffic and Officers from different
The Chief Guest welcomed by H.E. crowd control and Divisions, Branches and
President of the Republic of Mauritius
and the Hon. Prime Minister executing ceremonial Units were deployed for
duties. This required policing this important
The Police ensuring safe passage of
planning and preparation and important coordination at pilgrims event in all Divisional
all levels, site visits as well as rehearsals. The Honourable areas and in particular at
Prime Minister and the President of the Republic of the sacred lake.
Mauritius, welcomed the Chief Guest with pomp and Given the magnitude of the event, a Tactical
honour as befits such an occasion. At 1800 hrs, the flag of Headquarters was set up at Ganga Talao under the direct
the Republic of Mauritius was hoisted at top mast followed command and control of Senior Officers to coordinate,
by a 21-gun salute. The Guard of Honour consisting of monitor and ensure its proper policing and smooth
members of the SMF, SSU, Regular Police and the unfolding. For that purpose, zones of responsibility as well
Helicopter Squadron looked smart and immaculate in their as a number of temporary Police Posts were set up under
ceremonial dress and sharp in their drill movements. The well structured command to secure the safe passage and
ceremonial parade culminated in a march-past of the unhindered movements
Disciplined Forces and of pilgrims from
uniformed organisations. different localities. From
This year, the Republic the night of Sunday 10th
of Mauritius was of March to early
honoured by the morning the following
participation of the day, policing
French Armed Forces for arrangements were
the second time and the equally made for prayers
first participation of the during the ‘Great Night
Indian Navy in the Guard of Honour on Parade of Shiva’ at Ganga Taloa Briefing at Tactical HQ
official defile. The and in the various
display of the Indian Navy’s Band and its marching troop temples throughout the island. The orderly conclusion of
were impressive. Spectators were spellbound by the fly- this festival required a detailed planning and preparation
past of Police Helicopters, French Transall Aircraft, Indian as well as a significant turnout of Police resources round
Navy Helicopter, NCG Aircraft - Le Dornier and the maiden the clock throughout the week.
flight of Emirates Airbus A380. The displays by the Police For the National Day celebrations and Mahashivaratree
Helicopters, abseiling by Commandos of Groupe festival, the Police planners had to juggle with figures to

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ensure the judicious use of manpower. To this end, the
involvement of 613 probationers became necessary at
Grand Bassin. In virtue of the scale of these two national
and crowd-pulling events, there were more personnel on
the beats in the month of March. Finally, the tasks which
initially appeared monolithic, were successfully
accomplished.

PC 2497 Lacchman
Police Officers & families at IGCIC
Southern Division
Government of Mauritius. For the first time in our recent
history, the Indian Naval Band together with a strong
Visit of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy contingent from the ship ‘INS Sarvekshak’ participated in
our National Day Celebrations 2013. As a build-up of the
In the course of his official visit to Mauritius between 02 nd event, these musicians showcased their talents and
and 07th February 2013, Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi, enthralled the local public at different places around the
PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Naval Staff of island.
Republic of India paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner
of Police on 04th PC 6478 Choolun
February at the Police PPRU, PHQ
Headquarters, Line
Barracks. During his
interaction, strategic New Batch of Probationers Joins the Police
issues on maritime
safety and security Pursuant to Government Programme 2012–2015 to recruit
including piracy were5,000 Police Officers, some 613 Trainee Police Constables
have been enlisted in the Mauritius Police since December
discussed. The visit was
Handing over ceremony of the new 2012 and January 2013.
an opportunity to further
vessel
strengthen the long In line with the manpower requirements of the different
existing maritime cooperation between the two countries Units of the Force, these trainees are currently
in general and in particular, the Mauritius Police Force undergoing basic Police training in the different training
and the Indian Navy. The admiral also handed over establishments viz: Police Training School (PTS), the
‘Inshore Patrol Vessel - Pathfinder’ to the Government of Special Mobile Force
Mauritius on 06th February 2013. The gifting of the (SMF), the National Coast
Pathfinder is another significant step towards ensuring Guard (NCG) and the
safe navigable waters in lagoons and creeks of Mauritius. Special Support Unit
Whilst the ship will remain under the administrative (SSU). Being first and
control of NCG, the Ministry of Housing and Land will use foremost a Police Officer
it for hydro-graphic survey purposes in waters closer to by virtue of Section 4
our shoreline as and when required. Police Act 1974, training
in Police Duties is a
Insp Abdoolahkhan prime requirement for Parents accompanying their wards
PPRU, PHQ every Police Officer.
Thereafter, specialised Branches such as the SMF and
NCG, pursue specialised training to meet their operational
Concert by Southern Naval Command Band, Indian Navy requirements.
Now these fresh entrants have the privilege of following
A contingent of fifteen musicians of the Southern Naval the newly designed Probationers Training Package
Command Band of the Indian Navy performed a accredited by the University of Mauritius which spans over
compilation of popular Bollywood and Western songs a period of two years and in four interlinked stages.
drawing an exclusive concert for officers and families of Presently, they have gone halfway through their
the Police Force on 01.03.2013 at Indira Gandhi Centre for residential training known as Foundation Course. The
Indian Culture, Phoenix. The band arrived in Mauritius on three remaining stages are the Street Duties Course,
board Indian Naval Ship ‘Sarvekshak’ which was in our Attachment to Divisions and finally, Continuation Training.
waters for hydro-graphic survey at the request of the During the Foundation Course which represents the core
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training, the probationers are exposed to various Criminal Justice System is more than essential to
knowledge and skill-based subjects such as general Police ensure safety and security”.
duties, officer safety, first aid, weapon handling, drill,
human rights among WPI Ramdour
others. Upon successful PTS Beau Bassin
completion of this
important stage, these
probationers make their Suspected Somali Pirates on Trial in the Republic of
debut at Police Stations Mauritius
of the different Divisions
for a period of four The news about the
weeks where they will arrival and trial of
Trainees on First ‘Roll call’ parade be exposed to Police pirates on the Mauritian
work in real time and soil assumed
space. The Street Duties Course is conducted under the considerable significance
supervision of mentors who are responsible to guide and and became a subject of
support the trainees in practical duties. The third stage public debate as it hits
maintains them in the Divisions for on-the-job training the media headlines. For
particularly in their first experience of shift duties where months, the Government
Somali pirates landing at SSR Airport
they familiarise themselves with station duties. Here team of Mauritius and in
Sergeants come into action for their further development. particular, the Police have been bracing themselves to
During this phase, they also attend to Continuation Course receive the first batch of captured Somali pirates to be
once monthly at the PTS and at the end of their 2-year tried by Mauritian Courts of Law under the new Piracy and
training, they take part in a final written assessment. Maritime Violence Act 2012. International/ Regional
Coordination meetings, visits by foreign officials/
C/Insp Dayal observers and full rehearsals by the Mauritius Police and
Police Training School other stakeholders preceded the arrival of the pirates.
It is through a MOU between the Republic of Mauritius and
EUNAFOR (European Union Naval Forces) that the
Training Partnership between Mauritius Police Force Government agreed to receive captured pirates in the
and Mauritius Prisons Service Indian Ocean for trial in Mauritius.
On 25.01.2013 at 18.20 hours, for the first time, 12 Somali
Partnership in the field of training between the Mauritius pirates under foreign escort landed at SSR International
Police Force and the Mauritius Prisons Service has reached Airport. After completing established procedures and
new heights. protocol, they were taken over by the Mauritius Police.
The Police Training School has, between the 11 th and 22nd The transfer of pirates on our land was supervised by the
February 2013, deputed four of its seasoned trainers to Commissioner of Police in company of the Senior Chief
Beau Bassin Prisons Training School, to conduct a ‘Train- Executive of the Prime Minister’s Office. International
the-Trainers Course’ for Prisons Trainers. Observers and other officials were at the Airport to
Some thirty-three hand- witness this event. All be it, the transfer exercise
picked officers were unfolded to the expectations of everybody. Once again
exposed to the new the Mauritius Police have proved that they always rise to
methodology of training the occasion when they face a challenge. It was gratifying
for probationers. to hear the praiseworthy comments of the International
Particular emphasis was Observers and the representatives of the Diplomatic
laid on topics such as Mission (UK, France, UNODC and EU). Under the legal Aid
classroom management, Act and in keeping with the rules governing the detention
corporate learning, of suspects in Police custody, the Somali pirates are being
lesson planning and use afforded the same rights and facilities as a local detainee.
Souvenir photo of the Prisons
Train– the-Trainers Course of modern teaching aids, Moreover, they have been visited by International
among others. Observers whilst under detention. The enquiry is currently
In his closing address, Mr P.J. Bruneau, MPM, PMSM, PDSM, underway and shortly, will be referred to the Director of
Commissioner of Prisons remarked: “such form of Public Prosecutions.
collaboration among the various agencies within the DPS 7357 Narain
CCID
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Capacity Building through Training and Development
Human resource is one of the most important assets of all
organisations. Under the Human Resource Management
Capability pillar of the National Policing Strategic
Framework, the Police have undertaken to enhance HR
development through a host of initiatives including
capacity building. In this regard, the Commissioner of
Police has signed a MOU on a Training Project with the
University of Mauritius on 30 Sept 2011 on:-
(i) Accreditation of Probationer’s Training Package
(batches 2004 onwards)
for award of Certificate
in Police Duties;
(ii) Short Term IT
course; and,
(iii) Certificate in
Leadership &
Management at
Strategic, Operational
Rodriguan Police Officers & PPRU Staff and Tactical Levels.
Rodrigues Police has
also been taken onboard to allow their officers to benefit
from this training investment. Some 50 seats have been
reserved for them for the IT Course at the University of
Mauritius so as to equip them with the appropriate
knowledge and skills to mould them into better end-
users. To that end, since 16th March 2013 sixteen
Rodriguan Police Officers have been temporarily posted
to mainland Mauritius and amongst other training, they
are undergoing the IT course which leads to the award of
a Competency Certificate.
During their stay in mainland Mauritius, those Rodriguans
have been attached to key Stations/Branches/Units such
as Line Barracks Police
Station, Police Planning
& Reforms Unit,
Professional Standards
Dept, PHQ, PIOR,
Traffic Branch, Police
Prosecution Office,
etc… so as to broaden
their knowledge, skills
Vice Chancellor meeting CP at PPRU,
and experience. PHQ
As regards
Accreditation, during a meeting, Professor Rughooputh,
Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Mauritius (UoM),
had with the Commissioner of Police, on 1 st March 2013 at
Police Planning and Reform Unit, Line Barracks,
undertook to conduct the two top-up modules for the
award of Certificate in Police Duties in Rodrigues itself.
This will allow the training of a maximum of officers at
one stretch. The VC also announced that the University is
planning to launch the Certificate in Leadership &
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Management course by August/Sept 2013. No doubt the
Mauritius Police will largely benefit from this
praiseworthy initiative in training and capacity building.
Cdt Insp Jayeprokash
PPRU, PHQ
Electronic Management of Driving Licences at Traffic
Branch (Penalty Point Management System - PPMS)
The recent amendment brought to the Road Traffic Act
heralds the implementation of the Penalty Point
Management System. The System aims at reducing road
accidents by improving drivers’ road manners and
behaviour. To implement the provisions of this landmark
legislative change, the Traffic Branch has recently set up
a dedicated team to manage the newly created office for
the monitoring of penalty points attributed to drivers
convicted by court for Road Traffic Offences sanctioned
under the Penalty Points
System.
The PPMS office is
equipped with twenty
brand new work stations
connected to a central
server hosting the
system and is located at
Line Barracks. Officers
Newly set up Penalty Points Management
of this team have System Unit at Traffic Branch
received tailor-made
training in order to allow them to run the system
efficiently, to input data and eventually retrieve reports
and certificates. All Prosecution Units of the Police and
Courts of Law are now linked to the system and would
henceforth send online convictions to update the
individual records of drivers. PPMS will benefit the Police,
in particular the Traffic Branch through:
 a single, consolidated and integrated driving licence
database which will be accessible to the Divisions,
Branches and Units;
 an automated system to record road traffic convictions;
 fast generation of analysis and statistical reports; and,
 more transparent and better monitoring of driving test
appointments.
PPMS is running live at the Traffic Branch since the 18 th
March 2013. This innovative system will no doubt bring a
compelling change in driving habits and contribute largely
to improve safety on our roads.
Insps Veerasamy & Rama
Traffic Branch
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Metropolitan North DTP Officer arrests Suspect vulnerable spot. They finally saw their victim driving his
car and reaching a spot in an isolated area, they collided
It was Friday the 11th of January 2013 around 13.00 hrs , against his vehicle in an attempt to make off with a booty
PC 350 Callychurn of DTP Metropolitan Division ‘North’ of Rs 1.2 M but they were unsuccessful.
was returning from dispatch duty from Souillac Court on On 28.02.13 at 2100 hrs, Mr. M. A. S, manager of a
motorcycle 267 RM 12. supermarket was travelling alone in his car with a Rs 1.2 m
Reaching Nicolay Road cash, being proceeds of the day, from Chemin Grenier
Port Louis, his alert eyes towards Nouvelle France to deposit it at a main vault.
caught a male person With no security on board and in total disregard of real
walking by the side of dangers lying ahead, he was on a risky trip. On his way, he
the road and holding an noticed that his car was
integral crash helmet. being tailed by another
Appearing suspicious by car. Reaching Rivière des
his weird demeanour, PC Anguilles bridge, the
PC 350 Callychurn of DTP Callychurn stealthily said car overtook and
accosted him and asked collided against the
about his presence but he failed to furnish a plausible other one. Panic-
explanation for his presence and the possession of the stricken, Mr. M.A.S
integral crash helmet. The suspect angered, rode away on hurried out of his car
autocycle Registration No. 6651 in the direction of and started running to
Jummah Mosque street, Port Louis. The Officer pursued seek for assistance. Vehicle used by miscreants to commit offence

and intercepted him in the vicinity of the Central Market.
The suspect together with the autocycle was escorted to
Fanfaron Police Station and after a thorough investigation
it came to light that the autocycle was a stolen one and
the suspect J.F.B, 29 yrs is borne on the list of Habitual
Criminals and is involved in several cases of theft
islandwide.
Mr. F.N.G, owner of autocycle 6651 was at that very
moment reporting the loss of his autocycle Reg No 6651 at
Fanfaron Police Station. He was extremely glad and
relieved when he recovered the vehicle, his tool of trade.
PC Callychurn has demonstrated a high sense of
commitment and dedication to police work and through
his perseverance he has successfully detected a case and
laid hands on a notorious culprit who was wanted in
several cases of theft committed with violence at
different filling stations throughout the island.
The exemplary action of PC Callychurn needs to be
mirrored to the Force. It is such high level of performance
that commands respect and helps build up public
confidence in the Police service.
…… just keep it up!
Spotting an ERS vehicle
coming in his direction, he felt a sigh of relief when he
met PCs Boojawon and Ramphul. In no time, officers of
Rivière des Anguilles Police followed the ERS to the locus.
The five scoundrels, all below 20 years, were injured but
were still on spot. Police had no difficulty to arrest them.
A preliminary enquiry revealed that one of the suspects
who succeeded in bolting was a former employee of the
aggrieved company.
This ill-planned scenario was foiled due to the clumsiness
of the malefactors’ plan to provoke a real accident. Once
alerted, Police Officers rushed to the spot. The
malefactors had no time to escape. The manager had but
praise for the dedicated Police Officers who not only,
saved his money but more importantly, ensured that he
was unscathed after this frightful misadventure. It was
indeed a very laudable reaction on the part of the local
Police. Well done!
WPI Appadoo
DPU Southern Div

PS 1697 Ramnarain Filling Station Robbery Cases Cracked by the Police

Metropolitan Division ‘North’
Staff of Divisional Crime Intelligence Units (DCIUs) of the
island had to put their heads together to crack a string of
Audacious Theft aborted by Miscreants’ Clumsiness and theft cases committed with violence upon pump
Quick Response by the Police attendants on duty at filling stations, particularly in the
Northern area. At first, the video footage of the CCTVs of
The script could be that of a thriller: six malevolents on those filling stations were of little help as the offenders
board a private car without number plates and armed with were wearing integral crash helmets to hide their faces.
sabres and metallic pipes, were stalking for their prey at However, the analysts went a step ahead: thoroughly

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scrutinising the recordings, they observed that these bag. The Police pursued the culprit but the latter
miscreants were using the same helmets and threatened one of the officers with a knife before he took
accoutrements every time and nine out of ten, the same refuge in a nearby bushy land. Meanwhile, the uniformed
motorcycle. Based on these observations, a first profile of officers were rummaging for the suspect, the detectives of
the wrong-doers was developed and flashed to CIDs and the area called on spot and joined them in the search
Field Intelligence Officers (FIOs). operation. After a
This paid dividend. In the afternoon of 11 th January 2013, relentless search and
FIO Gungadin was making a round in Goodlands, fishing for sweep, the suspect was
information on potential suspects matching the successfully
descriptions that had just been flashed. Suddenly, his eyes apprehended by DPC
noticed a motorcycle which corresponded to the 6035 Joygopaul at
descriptions. Seeing the dress and crash helmet of the Richelieu, some five
pillion rider, PC Gungadin instinctively knew that he was hundred metres away.
on target. In a fraction of second, the suspected rider hit Police met a helpless
the road towards Pamplemousses. Instantaneously, the Exhibits recovered and hopeless owner in a
brave detective engaged them in hot pursuit and at the ransacked house who
same time alerted his colleagues and Ops Room Northern was stripped of almost all his valuables. When officers
Division through his mobile phone. went to him with one mini laptop, a mobile phone, two
Reaching near a sugarcane track at Beau Plan, the video cameras and one digital camera worth Rs 30,000
malefactors, suddenly jumped off their motorcycle and which he had been robbed of, he could not believe his
one of them slashed the Constable’s right arm with a eyes. Being overwhelmed with joy, he commended and
knife. Unfazed, the FIO courageously stood against them. thanked Coromandel Police for apprehending the burglar
Although injured, he hunted them down when the in no time and recovering all his properties. This is
miscreants fled blindly through the sugarcane plantation testimony of the reactive capability of the Police as
leaving their motorcycle behind. enunciated in the Enhancing Reactive Capability pillar of
Meanwhile reinforcement from various units including the the National Policing Strategic Framework.
Police Helicopter Squadron, SSU and Police dog arrived on
spot. The area was cordoned off by Police. Whilst the ....A big well done to those dedicated officers!
helicopter flew low, Officers supported by Police Dogs
systematically swept the area. There was no way out for Insp Moosoohur
the evil-doers. Coromandel Police Station
By nightfall, one of the malefactors was arrested in the
sugarcane field. The second one escaped and police laid
hands on him some days later. Later on, a third
accomplice was intercepted by Police. The main accused
who is a dangerous Habitual Criminal confessed no less
than 15 similar appalling crimes. DPC Gungadin, a well-
known crime fighter in the Northern area, deserves full
praise for his initiative, courage and resilience; he is now You gain
a reference among his fellow colleagues.
Strength, Courage &Confidence
PC 5258 Luchmun
FIO Northern Division by every experience
in which you
Enhancing Reactive Capability at Coromandel Police really stop to look fear in the face.
On 26th February 2013, Coromandel Police assisted by the You must do the thing which you
local CID nabbed a thief who had broken into the dwelling think you cannot do.
house of a resident at Pavé d’Amour, a locality of
Eleanor Roosevelt
Coromandel. On being alerted of the burglary, PS 953
Malachie and a party of men dashed to the locus where
they saw the alleged suspect exiting the domicile of Mr F.
and bolting with the booty which he had concealed in a

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The Flash Flood, March 30,2013... The Untold Saga
On Saturday 30th March 2013 between about 1250 hrs and 1450 hrs, i.e. within two hours, Metropolitan Division (South)
received 152.6 mm of rainfall, engendering a flash flood covering a large expanse of the city centre with 4-5 feet deep
water that came mostly rushing down in torrents from the Port Louis-Moka Mountain Range onto the city, motorway
and side-roads before it curiously dried up in an hour or so, after causing havoc to traffic, business, public routine and
other activities and taking 10 lives. Though the incident took place outside normal working hours and therefore, by
surprise, except for those engaged in essential station and other shift duties, some 285 other Police Officers of all
ranks played an active role to help the public, to look for the missing and establish normalcy especially traffic flow on
the motorway by about 2015 hrs on that day. Despite surprise and there was a race meeting, the Police Force reacted
to the incident very well indeed. In fact, the early warning came from the Traffic Police, Divisional patrol teams and
ERS out on the ground through the Divisional Operations Room, Traffic Branch Operations Room and Police Information
and Operations Room. Consequently, at about 1330 hrs, Road Safety Unit and the Police Press office through the
private radios and MBC warned members of the public to avoid using the motorway in Port Louis on the North-South
axis and instead, to use alternative routes and to transit by Moka and Nouvelle Découverte route. Initially, Traffic
Riders, ERS and Divisional Police immediately grappled with the problem before they were reinforced by the SSU,
Vehicle Recovery Teams, SMF, SMF GIPM, NCG, NCG Commandos, Police helicopters and others.
The pictures below bear testimony to the courage, determination and commitment demonstrated by our men and
women in the face of a sudden and a new challenge that the flash flood posed.

1st & 2nd Rows While a Police 4x2 vehicle is rushing down to go and provide assistance, two 4x4 vehicles; one SMF
(Junction La and; one SSU are positioned near the Treasury Building. PCs Conhye, Mohun, Jharitaya, Gunnoo,
Chaussée & Dr Arianaick & Bundhoo, from SSU No. 5 in raincoats and others are already in 4-feet deep water
Ferrière Streets) helping people safely cross the flooded streets of the city at Chaussée and Dr Ferrière Streets in
front of Port Louis National History Museum.

3rd Row These Police Officers, some in uniform and others in raincoats, are seen in the water assisting
(Junction La members of the public to safely cross the street. PC Gunnoo from SSU No. 5 is seen helping a mother
Chaussée & Dr and carrying her child under his left arm. The SSU vehicle No. 103RM03 is seen boldly moving into
Ferrière Streets)
the water to provide succour to other members of the public.
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4th Row We learnt the lesson from February, 13th flooding and this time, four NCG boats with crew were
(Caudan ordered to the scene on the motorway at Caudan Waterfront to assist the public. They helped
Waterfront) more than a hundred persons to safe places on the outer limits of the water. Hats off to Cdr
Kohli, CO NCG who was himself in the water to support his men and help drivers and passengers
trapped in their vehicles, to safe places. Here, NCG officers are seen paddling in the water.

5th Row Traffic Police in fluorescent sleeves, Divisional Police, 12 personnel from SSU No. 3 under the
(Caudan/ Place charge of CI Ramphul and a few off duty personnel in raincoats, are seen here helping to remove
d’Armes) obstructions (broken down buses, lorries, vans, cars, etc..) off the motorway. On the extreme
right, traffic rider, PC Ancharaz with his helmet on, is seen in action.

6th & 7th Rows Rain or not, Divisional Police and Traffic personnel continue to discharge their duties, i.e. fixed
(NTR, Caudan/ point and traffic control and also, to give assistance to the public.
Place d’Armes)

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8th Row Traffic Police are seen in position at A Police Towing Unit …. another Police
(Belle Village) Courts Ltd Belle Village; to control (lorry) proceeding to Towing Unit is seen in
traffic and assist the public. The Caudan Waterfront to action at John Kennedy
Metropolitan Division ‘South’ 4x4 provide assistance in street.
vehicle is seen on its way to the removal of obstructions...
motorway to assist their colleagues in
front of the Hindu House/Royal
College.
ERS and DSU vehicles are seen moving down on the
extreme left of the picture to Hindu House/ Royal
College to assist Traffic Police (not visible here). Some
40 vehicles of a total of about 120 that were damaged
and piled up in front of Hindu House/Royal College,
Cassis in 3-4-feet deep water and which obstructed the
motorway in the direction of Reduit, were removed by
several teams led by DCP Beekun and SP Husnoo. Several
Vehicle Recovery teams spearheaded the task. Our
gratitude goes to Chinese workers from Sino-Hydro Co.
9th Row Ltd who came voluntarily to the scene with two plants to assist the Police. One lane was opened
(NTR - near by 1840 hrs and both lanes on the south-bound carriage way by 1856 hrs.
B/Village Fly-over)

10th Row PCs Shibloll, Bottine, Pyneandee, Dirgah, TPCs Ramdany and Goonjar from NCG HQ/Afloat
(NTR - near Support Team, who were on their way to Caudan Waterfront, stopped a while near Hindu House
Hindu House) and rescued some 25 passengers from a stuck NTC bus with the help of a rope. Here, members of
the public too, joined forces with the Police...

...PS Louis from ...van 209 RM 02, a

Rodrigues Police dinghy atop, with the
attached to Police same NCG HQ/Afloat
Prosecution Unit, too, Support Team onboard
is seen in action now moves to Caudan
Waterfront on rescue
mission.

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SMF& SSU

The photographs below give proof of the Herculean tasks carried out by the SSU and in particular, the SMF. In fact, they
carried out major operations at the following places:
(a) Some 36-hour Search and Rescue in the Southern (and Northern) Underpass and Underground Parking, Harbour View
building; (SMF GIPM and NCG Divers);
(b) Evacuation, relief and cleaning operations and security at Canal Dayot. They also assisted in rescue mission;
(c) Assistance and road clearance on the motorway in front of Hindu House/Royal College. On the same day, that is 30 th
March 2013 until early morning of 31st March 2013, the SMF removed some 25 tons of rubbish/debris from the same
place to help restore normal flow of traffic; and,
(d) SMF GIPM on the other hand, helped in the evacuation of 116 elderly persons from James Burty David Senior Citizens
Recreational Centre, Pointe aux Sables.

11th Row Here, SMF personnel are seen removing sludge at Northern Underpass. .. SMF Engineer personnel are
Caudan & They also cleared the Southern Underpass. Another Platoon led by Lt seen removing a damaged car
Canal Dayot Rackin is seen clearing roads and gutters at Canal Dayot. Such duties from a ditch near NTR La
continued the following days. Grotte, Caudan.

12th Row Traffic Riders including PC Baboolall led by Insp Matar and supported by About 1715 hrs, despite rain/cloud
NTR near a team/DSU (PC Govindaramen and others) from Metropolitan Division & poor visibility constituting a
Hindu ‘South’ headed by DCI Rugbar helped in the evacuation of drivers and high risk to flight safety, the
House/ passengers stuck in their vehicles. They also rescued some 15 passengers FENNEC flown by SP Sookun &
College mainly women and children from a stuck NTC bus. Thereafter, here, crew, airlifted a casualty to SSRN
Royal they are seen removing wrecked vehicles from the motorway. Hospital. One Chetak stoodby at
L/Barracks for other emergencies.

13th Row At the risk of their own health, a valiant team of 25 SMF GIPM and NCG divers led by Cpt Pulcherie and ASP
(Caudan) Virah Sawmy/ DASP Gunness respectively, carried out a 36-hour intense search in tough conditions for missing
persons in the southern Underpass and Underground Parking at Harbour View building. They removed 8 dead
bodies from both places.
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Our Women Police Officers too, rose Police officers mostly from SSU No 3, built-up a human chain and used
up to the occasion: WPC Dayan Bhim ropes along John Kennedy Street to help people move to safer places.
of Pope Hennessy Police and WPCs
Bhujun & Backtowar of Pte aux
Sables Police are seen in action at
GRNW/Canal Dayot.

The evidence shown from the above pictures is proof of not only the bravery displayed by our officers but also, their
visibility during the flash flood. ‘Actions Speak Louder than Words’ so goes the saying. These belie those who think
negatively. We offer to all those Police men and women who devoted themselves totally to their duties during this
difficult hour, the sincerest congratulations and gratitude of the whole Force for a challenge so well honoured.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
Independent Sources/Opinion on the Issue of Flash Flood of 30 th March 2013

Le Defi Quotidien - 1.4.2013

SUNDAY TIMES- 7.4.2013 SUNDAY TIMES- 7.4.2013 Le Mauricien– 6.4.2013

Courtesy: SUNDAY TIMES, Le Mauricien & Le Defi Quotidien

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Police Quick Response defies Nature’s Hazard
On 07th February 2013 around 1500 hrs, Mahebourg Police
conducted an important rescue operation at Riviere des
Creoles and saved the lives of four persons. Three ladies
and a man went on the delta of the river for prayers and
were out of the blue, trapped by the sudden rise of the
river following a heavy
downpour and water
rushing down from the
Grand Port mountain
range . No escape was
possible as it became
dangerous for them to
make their way back to
the river banks safely.
Trapped persons being rescued by the On being alerted, Rose
SMF GIPM Belle Ops Room triggered
a rescue operation which brought on spot Mahebourg Police
and officers from the nearby stations, the Groupe
d’Intervention de la Police Mauricienne (GIPM), the
National Coast Guard, Mahebourg Fire Services and the
Police Helicopter. Volunteers also formed part of this
critical rescue mission.
On spot, Police faced a challenging mission of saving lives
whilst at the same time ensuring their own safety in this
over-flooded river. Using ropes and hoses and trees as
anchorage points, everybody joined hands to rescue the
stranded and distressed
victims. Spearheaded by
the GIPM and ably
supported by NCG divers
and officers, the rescue
mission was bound to
succeed. At a certain
moment, before the
arrival of Police, Mr J.,
had tried to swim back to …..they are being hauled to a safe place
the river bank on his own
but was being carried away by the currents. He managed to
cling to a debris and was desperately awaiting succour. He
owed his life to the timely arrival and quick intervention of
the Police Helicopter, skilfully manoeuvred by the pilot and
crew. He was winched to safety unscathed. Shortly after,
the three female victims were tugged to safe land with
great difficulty by the brave rescuers. SAMU personnel who
turned out administered first aid to the recovered victims.
They were relieved to have been saved by this swift life
saving deployment. The Police also expressed their
appreciation of the spontaneous support of the community.
Our multi-agency approach and partnership with the
community have been instrumental in saving those lives.
PC 2497 Lacchman
DPU Southern Div
Off-duty SMF Officer Saves two Children from the Grip
of a Serial Rapist in Eastern Division
Hardly released from jail after a five-year sentence in a
case of rape than, L.B was arrested on 21.03.13 for
attempting to sexually assault two sisters aged 8 and 10
yrs in a sugarcane plantation at Belle Rose, Clemencia.
On that fateful day around 1730 hrs, PC Jeetun was off-
duty and standing on the roadside near his house when
came an old lady who reported having just met a
suspicious rider who some days earlier was seen on a red
motorcycle throwing a knicker in front of her and
gesturing indecently. Minutes later, he saw the same
person with two small girls on a red motorcycle coming in
his direction and making his way in a sugarcane track.
Sensing something grossly amiss, PC Jeetun hopped on his
motorbike and started pursuing the suspect. Reaching near
a Kovil, he was tipped off by a passerby that the
motorcyclist and his preys had entered a track. Losing no
time and knowing that the girls were in dire straits, PC
Jeetun motored hurriedly along that way. Some metres
ahead, hearing the hues and cries of children, he ran and
saw at a distance the sadist whose pants and underwear
were down to his knees and the sobbing children in a
distressed state. PC Jeetun heeled ragingly towards them
hoping nothing serious had happened to the minors and
bellowing as he eased towards the assailant. The latter
had only time to pull up his trousers and run heedlessly
whilst pushing his motorcycle. The PC succeeded to pull
him and throw him to the ground and to arrest him. The
accused struggled with the PC and treacherously hit him
hard with a stone at his left knee and managed to escape.
However, PC Jeetun had already made a precise mental
picture of the maniac. As the young victims were
cheeking, he reassured them and called for immediate
assistance from Bel Air Rivière Sèche Police through his
mobile phone.
Police arrived on spot and they started sweeping the area.
As he was a dangerous predator, Police intensified the
search and by nightfall, he was caught hiding in a
sugarcane field at Clemencia. In the meantime, the Police
conveyed the victims to hospital for medical attention.
PC Jeetun was a saviour ! Though off-duty, and true to the
Oath of Allegiance, he scrupulously observed section 8 of
the Police Act 1974: ‘every Police officer shall be
deemed on duty when required to act as such whether
or not he is wearing the prescribed uniform...’ Here, if
PC Jeetun’s practical act has not drawn the lesson home,
we will never capture this section of the law!!
We are proud indeed.
Insp Ellaya
PIOR

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Community Policing & Social Activity
Improving Home Safety: Neighbourhood Watch at
Morcellement VRS, Highlands, Phoenix
February 2013; the newly settled inhabitants of
Morcellement VRS, Highlands felt exasperated when
several houses were broken into and valuables, mainly
jewelleries stolen.
The Daily Monitoring
Meeting (DMM) at the
Divisional Headquarters
Central Division raised
the alarm of this
emerging trend of theft
in houses. Following a
Problem Profiling by the
Community representatives attending to
community forum
Divisional analysts, one
of the recommendations
was the implementation of a Neighbourhood Watch
Scheme (NWS), to thwart further theft occurrences.
Thanks to YK Business School situated at Morcellement
VRS, Phoenix, the first meeting took place on 23.02.2013.
Some sixty inhabitants mustered in a classroom. Security
gaps and shortcomings identified by Police, were exposed
to them. As a remedy, they were made aware of crime
prevention measures by WPS Bhagobaun of the Crime
Prevention Unit (CPU). Insp Thecka, Divisional Planning
Officer, then launched the NWS in presence of Insp
Mahadawoo, Station Manager Phoenix Police Station. The
concept of NWS was amply explained to the audience who
were attentive to the advice of the Police.
This platform allowed participants to acquaint with each
other and share valuable information such as phone
numbers, contact persons, etc...
The outcome has been very fruitful so far. Inhabitants are
now keeping constant watch over their residential area.
Any suspicious person loitering in the region is
systematically reported to Police. The Community
Representatives have formed a ‘Force-Vive’ and have also
conducted meetings with representatives of the Municipal
Council to address the problem of insufficient street
lighting and bushy areas. Slowly but surely, the safety and
security of residents have seen gradual improvement.
Hats off to the dynamic Community Representatives who
are welded more than ever to take ownership of their
newly launched NWS and are participating actively to keep
their locality safe thus supporting the Police in the fight
against crime. Meanwhile, the local CID are actively
investigating into reported cases.
WPC 203 Gokhool
DCIU Central Div
Road Safety Awareness Day at Lallmatie
It is a fact that road accidents have become cause for
concern mainly because of fatalities, serious injuries,
damage to vehicles and road structures, but more
importantly the human suffering and trauma that they
engender. Police are determined to address this thorny
problem by developing a holistic approach and by
organising aggressive road traffic campaigns throughout
the island. Besides vehicle conditions and road structure,
road users need to know that it is the human factor which
is mostly responsible for
these accidents.
It is in this precise
context that a Road
Safety Awareness Day
was organised by
Lallmatie Police with
the support of
Community
Representatives (CRs) of
the station area. Inhabitants visiting the exhibition
In a spirit of
collaboration, the Headmaster of Sookdeo Bissoondoyal
Govt School provided the venue on Sunday 17 th February
2013 from morning to mid-day .
Prior to the campaign, it was necessary to garner the
support of all stakeholders. It was no surprise that the
Community Policing Officer, Neighbourhood Officers (NOs)
and Divisional Planning Unit (DPU) brought on a common
platform the rest of stakeholders: CRs, Road Safety Unit
(RSU), Crime Prevention Unit (CPU), Parents and Teachers
Association (PTA) and the Head teacher of Lallmatie Govt
School. This synergy encouraged residents to visit the
exhibition in great numbers.
Eastern Divisional Commander launched the campaign in
presence of many invitees. Several posters on road safety
were exhibited to catch the attention of the audience.
Live demonstrations at the Children Traffic playground
captivated the minds of young kids of the local area. On
this occasion, the staff of the CPU conducted some useful
and practical counselling on different crime prevention
strategies. The campaign culminated with a procession of
residents, stakeholders and invitees on the main road
which reinforced the awareness of a larger number of the
community. Simple as it was, the inhabitants of Lallmatie
appreciated the action of Police to improve road safety in
their locality.
WPS 290 Ramkissoon
Eastern Division
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Legislative Changes & Court Highlights
Summary of Supreme Court
Judgments
PARUG M. v. THE STATE (2007) SCJ
66 Record No. 7118
The appellant was prosecuted before
the District Court of Flacq on a
charge of DRIVING WITHOUT DUE
CARE AND ATTENTION in breach of
Section 127(1)(a) and 52 and the
second schedule to the Road Traffic
Act (RTA). He pleaded not guilty to
the charge and was represented by
Counsel. He was found guilty and
sentenced to pay a fine of Rs 500
together with Rs 100 costs.
The facts and circumstances of the
case are as follows: Mr A. was driving
his taxi car along Royal Road, Deux
Frères towards Mahebourg when he
noticed an autocycle “coming from
the opposite direction”. The
autocycle just turned in front of his
car so that he
had to swerve
The essence of to the right to
driving is the use avoid colliding
of the driver’s against it. His
controls in order to car however
knocked against
direct the
a wall found to
movement, the right of the
however movement road near a
is produced.” shop. The
appellant, i.e.
the autocyclist,
tried to run away.
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The evidence of the taxi driver was
supported by witness B, a passenger
in the taxi car.
However, according to the evidence
of one Mr C, who was under the
shop, appellant was taking his
autocycle which was parked on the
road near the shop and pushing it to
cross the road to the other side. He
saw the taxi car swerving to its right
to avoid the autocycle but it
nevertheless hit against a wall.
Finally, it was also submitted on
behalf of the appellant that, on the
basis that the evidence of witness C
is to be accepted, the appellant’s
pushing of the autocycle to the other
side of the road did not constitute
“driving” pursuant to section 127(1)
(a) of the RTA. That point was never
canvassed before the trial Court.
That submission is furthermore
erroneous. Our RTA does not define
driving but provides inter alia a
definition for the word ‘driver’ as
follows: “means (a) in relation to a
vehicle, the person having control
of its steering apparatus: ...”
A driver therefore is “driving” a
vehicle where he has control of its
steering apparatus. The appellant,
be it whilst pushing his autocycle to
cross the road, is therefore
“driving” the vehicle for the
purpose of the RTA. We fully endorse
the statement of Lord Widgery C.J.
in R v. Mc Donagh [1974] QB 448
who gave a judicial construction of
the word “drive” at page 451:
“The Act does not define the word
‘drive’ and in its simplest meaning
we think that it refers to a person
using the driver’s controls for the
purpose of directing the movement
of the vehicle. It matters not that
the vehicle is not moving under its
own power, or is being driven by
the force of gravity, or even that
it is being pushed by other well-
wishers. The essence of driving is
the use of the driver’s control in
order to direct the movement,
whatever movement is produced.”
CELINE J.S. v THE STATE (2008) SCJ
28 Record No. 7187
The appellant was found guilty by the
Intermediate Court for two counts of
‘forgery of two private documents’
and two counts of ‘making use of
those forged documents’. He was
sentenced to undergo a term of three
years’ penal servitude under each of
the four counts and to pay Rs 500 as
costs. He
appealed
against both “It is for the
convictions and tribunal of fact to
sentence.
determine the
Among the 12
grounds of authorship of
appeal, grounds disputed
8,9 and 10 handwritings and
were aimed at that a handwriting
questioning the expert only assists
appreciation of
the tribunal of fact
the evidence by
the learned in its
Magistrate in determination”
coming to the
conclusion that
the appellant was the author of the
signatures on the impugned
documents.
His Lordships made the following
observations: …addressing us on the
ground of appeal to the effect that
the report of the document examiner
fell short of the criteria laid down in
R. Tetarie v The State [2005 SCJ
154], learned Counsel for the
respondent (The State) quoted the
passage in that judgment wherein the
learned Judge had expressed his
views that the learned Magistrate in
Tetarie had misconstrued the purport
of passages quoted from Glanville
Williams ‘The Proof Guilt’ 3rd
Edition which was cited in Dwarika v
R [1972 MR 120]. More importantly,
learned Counsel for the respondent
expressed difficulty in following the
decision of the learned Judge in
Tetarie when he assimilated the test
to be carried out in the handwriting
expertise to that of an identification
parade.
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The learned Judge in Tetarie (Supra)
had this to say: “just as in normal
identification parade, volunteers
must bear some resemblance with
the accused, similarly handwritings
of volunteers gathered for a
meaningful exercise must bear
some similarity to the handwriting
or signature which is to be
identified. Furthermore, the expert
called upon to perform the
identification exercise must not
know which specimen handwritings
are those of the accused and which
are those of volunteers”. We wish
to observe here that in an
identification parade the selection of
volunteers must be done on the basis
that the volunteers must have a
certain amount of resemblance with
the suspect, but not too much
resemblance, like twins for example,
since the line-up might otherwise end
in confusion – see The State v Sir
Bhinod Bacha & Ors [1996 MR 97]
and D. Sabapathee v The State
[1997 SCJ 337].
It was submitted by Counsel for the
respondent that the test set by the
learned Judge was an impossible
exercise in so far as it relates to a
handwriting expertise. We must
observe that this requirement of
having a gathering of similar
handwritings is neither provided in
Glanville Williams nor in Dwarika.
We are of the view that the passage
in Tetarie wherein it is stated that
there must be some similarity in that
handwriting or signatures of
volunteers which are submitted to
the handwriting expert for
examination is based on a wrong and
over-extended reading of the gist
in Glanville Williams.
In the present case specimens of
handwriting and signatures were
taken from all the persons who could
have authored that documents viz.
Messrs X, Y, Z and the appellant.
This is obviously a more intelligent
way of carrying out Police enquiry
than having to find handwritings
which would resemble that of a
suspect to confront, as it were, a
handwriting expert. Finally, the
Court held that it is for the tribunal
of fact to determine the authorship
of disputed handwritings and that a
handwriting expert only assists the
tribunal of fact in its determination.
Extract of the Consumer Protection
(Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in
Small Cylinders) (Amendment)
Regulations 2013
[GN No. 18 of 2013] under section
35 of The CONSUMER PROTECTION
(PRICE AND SUPPLIES CONTROL)
ACT
Above Amendment Regulations was
made by the Minister on 18.01.2013
and it came into operation on
01.03.2013.
It redefines the meaning of “small
cylinder” as
(a) a cylinder of 5, 6 or 12
kilogrammes; but
(b) does not include a cylinder of 12
kilogrammes —(i) with a Prest-o-
lite valve, or a compact valve of
20 millimetres, of a type
approved by the Permanent
Secretary, used for non-domestic
purposes; or (ii) with a liquid off
-take valve, of a type approved
by the Permanent Secretary,
used to power a forklift truck.
Above Amendment Regulation 2013
is to be coupled with the Regulation
made by the Minister on 24.01.2012
under above mentioned Act, vide GN
No. 12 of 2012 Regulation (3) which
reads as follows:
No person shall:
(a) use Liquefied Petroleum Gas in
small cylinders other than for
domestic purposes
(b) Decant (meaning-transfer)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas from
small cylinders.
Regulation 4. stipulates that
Any person who
(a) uses Liquefied Petroleum Gas
in small cylinders other than
for domestic purposes; or
(b) decants Liquefied Petroleum
Gas from small cylinders, shall
commit an offence and shall,
on conviction, be liable to a
fine not exceeding 100,000
rupees and to imprisonment for
a term not exceeding 3 years.
Extract of the Environment (Control
of Noise) Regulations 2008,
[GN No. 114 of 2008] under section
41 (1)(b) and 96 of the Environment
Protection Act 2002
Above Regulations was made by the
Minister on 16.07.2008 and it came
into operation on 01.09.2012.
Regulation 5 of above Regulations
prohibits persons from using sound
producing devices in some specific
places. It reads as follows:
No person shall use or cause to be
used any loud-speaker, amplifier,
musical instrument or other electrical
or mechanical device for producing
sound, within a radius of 100 metres,
and which unreasonably interferes
with the proper running, of
(a) an educational or vocational
institution during the normal
hours of instruction;
(b) Health institution;
(c) A place of worship during the
performance of any religious
ceremony;
(d) A Court of justice during the
hours at which a judge or a
magistrate is engaged in the
discharge of his duties
(e) Municipal or District Council
during the hours at which it sits;
or,
(f) The government House at which
the National Assembly sits.
Insp Codabaccus
Police Training School
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University of Mauritius accredits Probationers Training nurturing the philosophy
Package - Award of Certificate in Police Duties of ‘safe and defensive
driving’ among Police
Gone are the days when recruits joining the Mauritius Officers.
Police were confined to In a two-day intensive
a mere six months basic theory and practical
police training within workshop held in the
the walls of Police month of February 2013
Training Establishments. drivers have gained a
The call of the day in all reservoir of technical
Driving course in progress
organisations, now knowledge from PS 5610
reposes on life-long Gaya and Cpl 1270
learning and continuous Melanie of Eastern Divisional Supporting Unit.
professional Trainee Police Constables at UoM This course has also enabled drivers to adopt the right
development. The attitude when given charge of a Police vehicle and
Mauritius Police too has embraced this philosophy and, inculcated in them driving strategies to follow during
more so, in the wake of the reform programme of the crisis situations. It has legitimately consolidated the spirit
NPSF where the Human Resource Management Capability of the NPSF under the Human Resource Management
is being accorded all the attention it deserves by Capability Pillar .
Management. Trainees and Trainers were overwhelmed of having learnt
Recruits joining the Mauritius Police are now following a and imparted skills so important for professional drivers
Probationers Training Package (PTP) for a 2-yr period. and for the betterment of the Service. As a participant of
The PTP has been evaluated by a panel of lecturers of the the workshop rightly observed: “we can now feel the
University of Mauritius before approval for accreditation difference between a normal and a dexterous driver”.
by the Senate. Such driving skill will prove its utility, especially in
All Police Officers as from batch 2004 onwards will follow operational situations.
two-top up modules: Criminal law and Evidence; and,
Principles Practice of Police Management. After Insp Audit
successful completion they will be awarded a Certificate Staff Officer Eastern Division
in Police Duties. These courses are run over a period of
fifteen weeks. Trainees have to attend lectures once
weekly followed by library research work and First Aid Cadre at the SMF
assignments. Recipients are motivated knowing that they
have in front of them an avenue for higher studies. A good knowledge of First Aid and the ability to apply its
To crown it all, the Pay Research Bureau (PRB) 2013 techniques are important attributes of a Police Officer.
Report has considered the above qualification in When attending to a scene of incident, the utmost
determining the basic salary of Trainee Police Constables. priority of Police is to
No doubt this innovative approach to learning and save life and help the
development augurs well for our present and future injured. First Aid
intakes. training is imparted to
all Police Officers of the
Insp Codabaccus Force. It is in this
Police Training School context that the SMF
Training Wing organised
a two-week First Aid
Police Drivers Paving Towards Proficiency Cadre as from 22nd
January 2013 with the
Professional Driving skills are fundamental to effective support of resource Practical session on First Aid
policing. The ability of police drivers to respond promptly persons from the
to situation of emergencies without undermining the Regimental Medical Unit for the benefit of thirty soldiers.
safety and security of their fellow colleagues and the The course emphasised on practical issues and various
community is crucial. likely emergency situations such as fatalities and injuries
To meet such operational requirement, an Advanced at the scene of road accidents, rescuing drowning
Driving Course was recently organised in Eastern Division persons.etc... The training was comprised of three crucial
for the benefit of all drivers. This training also aimed at stages: prevention of initial injury; responder’s safety;
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and, the treatment phase. These were marshalled into year 2004, the
the theoretical and practical instructions. Probationer Training
Undoubtedly, First-Aid knowledge and skills are crucial as Package, which is of two-
a prerequisite of professional service delivery. The more year duration, has also
so, as when it comes to rescuing people from injury been extended to SMF.
during critical times where delay can be the cause of Upon completion of their
irreversible consequences. six-month paramilitary
training, these Privates
LCPL 8962 Manikum are called upon to follow
RMU, SMF the Foundation Course SMF Privates attending Continuation
which is the avenue Course
through which they
Digital Radio Communication Training in Southern develop knowledge and skills that are required to perform
Division basic Police duties.
One hundred and thirty-four (134) Trainee Privates
ZTE radios were introduced in the Mauritius Police in enlisted on 01st June 2011 followed the Foundation Course
October 2011. This versatile user-friendly digital on Police duties and were then posted to different Police
technology has substituted the analogue/wireless version Stations where they performed Street Duties under the
of communication which was formerly used by the police. supervision of nominated tutors.
To optimise the use of this radio, PS Gunnoo, the As from 15 Nov 2012 to 23 Feb 2013, they attended the
Southern Divisional Administrative Officer (DAO) has been Continuation Course where they acquired further
mandated by his Divisional Commander to organise three knowledge and skills on core Police duties such as
training sessions for personnel of the Division for the Interviewing Techniques, Human Rights, dealing with
proper and efficient use of this modern apparatus, thus important crimes etc... These Officers now learn through
fulfilling a critical operational requirement. corporate learning instead of the ‘chalk-and-talk’
Workshops were organised on three occasions, the last teaching methodology.
being on 07.02.13 at Southern Division Headquarters. A final written assessment was held on 13 th April 2013.
Conducted by PC 232 Bauhadoor posted to Police Upon successful completion, they will be eligible for
Communication Branch, some seventy five attendees confirmation as Police Constable in a substantive
were exposed to Global open Trunking architecture capacity. In this way, all Trainee Police constables in the
(GoTa) System: Normal Voice Calls, Short Message Force where ever posted, are now at par in terms of
Service, Group Call, Private Press-To-Talk (PTT). They training and knowledge on basic police duties.
were equally lectured on the proper procedures for
charging batteries and the proper care and custody of the Insp Gunnoo
radio apparatus. Police Training School
After attending the workshop one of the recipients
expressed his gratitude and rightly pointed out that:“this
short exposure was indeed very enriching. I have grasped Presentation of Cap Badge to TPCs
many features of this new apparatus”. In fact, the
introduction of this new communication network in the The aim of Drill is to inculcate discipline, obedience to
Force incorporating an advanced technology has orders, alertness and team spirit in police officers. To this
significantly improved communication by allowing many end, Trainee Police Constables (TPCs) undergo intensive
more users and providing normal voice call, group call, and continuous training on foot and rifle drill during
private press to talk (PTT) and SMS services. training. After reaching
a satisfactory standard,
PS 2210 Bhoyjoo an individual drill
Southern Division Planning Unit assessment is held
where probationers after
satisfactory
Police Training for SMF Privates performance, are
presented with their cap
Trainee Police Constables who are enlisted at the Special badges which they fit to
Mobile Force undergo paramilitary training first. They are Cap Badge Ceremony at Beau Bassin PTS their head gears. They
normally referred to as Privates which is the equivalent are assessed in the
rank of Police Constables in the Mauritius Police. As from following areas: deportment, foot drill, reporting
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Training & Development
procedures and knowledge of the Force Organisational
Structure. Probationers have to toil hard and devote lot
of time and energy to earn the cap badge which
symbolises appurtenance to the Mauritius Police.
The cap badge is handed over to them during the formal
‘Passing-Off the Square’ ceremony held on the drill
square in presence of a senior officer at the different
Training Establishments of the Force. This year, the
‘Passing-Off the Square’ ceremony for TPC Foundation
Course 1/2012 was held during the month of March for
the 429 TPCs presently undergoing training at the Marine
Training Establishment of Le Chaland, Special Supporting
Unit, Line Barracks and the Police Training Schools of
Beau Bassin and Les Casernes, Curepipe.
PS 6568 Soobrayen
Police Training School
Enhancing Command, Control & Communication at
Western Division OPS Room
Western Division Operations Room personnel have gained
confidence in their critical roles of assisting commanders
in their command function. The two half-day training
sessions held on 23
February and 16 March
2013 destined to
sharpen their skills have
been beneficial in
enhancing the overall
effectiveness of the
Divisional Ops Room.
It all started with a
Police Officers attending lecture on debriefing session
managing OPS Room following the Municipal
and Village Council
Elections in December last year. Determined to promote
best practices developed whilst dealing with both
elections and to use shortcomings as a learning
experience, the Officer-in-Charge of the Divisional
Training Unit designed a training programme for the
Operations Room personnel.
The aim was to equip those Orderlies as they are
commonly referred to, with the knowledge, skills and
attitude, required to discharge the important duty of
monitoring, controlling and coordinating Divisional
deployment and operations. In this regard, participants
were exposed to topics on effective communication,
information processing, command, control and monitoring
of operations.
The two workshops were coined as an “enriching
encounter” in that the interaction among the participants
and instructors identified and focused objectively and
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elaborately on the required areas of improvement.
Commenting on this Divisional initiative, Insp Gowrea
pointed out:“The success of this programme was
beyond expectations. The participants made the most
of the training.” PC 10074 Jodheea, one of the
participants of the workshop had this to say: “This
training has been beneficial in many ways and we had
the opportunity to learn from each others’ experience.
I am now more confident as Ops Room Orderly”.
Cdt Insp Dowlut
Western Division
Diarist Workshop at the Special Mobile Force
In its capacity and role as a paramilitary wing of the
Police, the Special Mobile Force (SMF) is mandated to deal
with riots, serious disturbances and other internal security
situations which are beyond the control of regular Police.
For the purpose of record, documentation and
subsequently production in a Court of Law, logging all
details, incidents, deployment, etc…, are of paramount
importance for the
Police. This is a
fundamental duty of a
Police Officer styled
Diarist in as much as he
has to record
contemporaneous entries
in the Diary Book.
To fulfill this operational
exigency, a one-day Simulation exercise in progress
workshop designed for
the ‘operational’ Diarist was conducted on 26 February
2013 by the SMF Training Wing in collaboration with the
Police Training School.
The workshop focused on the main duties assigned to the
Diarist in a live environment and subsequently developing
his skills in recording a true and accurate account of
events and actions initiated whilst being under pressure.
Thirty-nine officers participated in the workshop which
turned out be very interactive due to lively discussions on
salient matters pertaining to operations and Police-SMF
intervention.
This training proved to be of a valuable capacity building
initiative under the ambit Human Resource Management
Capability Pillar of NPSF. Participants were satisfied as
the exposure helped them to develop a standardised and
professional approach in their role as Diarist.
PS 7970 Kona Yerukunodu
Police Training School
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A Window on the Outside

Overseas courses and training attended by Police Law Enforcement Leadership Development Program
Officers (21 Jan to 01 Mar 2013)

JICA– Training—Comprehensive Disaster Risk CI Soomaroo posted to Western

Management (06 Jan to 23 Feb 2013) Div, Insps Dominique posted to
ADSU, Lalljee posted to PPU
Mr Servansing, Ag CO SMF & Mr Nobin, DCP attended the and Elliah posted to Metro (N)
above training in Japan. attended above course in
Gaborone, Botswana.
Cellebrite Mobile Forensic Device Workshop (07 Jan to
9 Jan 2013) Stage de Perfectionnement au Commandement
Operationnel de Deuxieme Niveau (11 Feb to 01 Mar
PS 5329 Sunnyassy and PC 2013)
10083 Kissoondoyal of Police IT
Unit attended above workshop Insp Rackin posted to SMF
in Dar- Es-Salaam, Tanzania. attended above course in
Awae, Cameroun.

IT in Law Enforcement Course (07 Jan to 29 Mar 2013)

PC 9014 Rosanally & PC 9196 Bulladin of IT Unit attended APCSS-Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism
above course in Delhi, India. Course (20 Feb to 22 Mar 2013)

Training Management (Instructional Techniques) (07 to ASP Azima posted to ADSU and CI Surnam posted to VIPSU
20 Jan 2013) attended above course in Honululu, Hawaii.

Mr. V. Virah Sawmy, ASP, Mr. K. Guness, DASP & Insp Stage “Lutte contre la fraude documentaire” (20 Feb
Jawarun of NCG attended above course in Kochi, India. to 01 Mar 2013)

Comprehensive Disaster Management Course (07 to 18 Insp Seewoodin posted to CCID attended above course in
Jan 2013) France.

Mr. K. Jhugroo, ACP SSU & Insp
Durbarry posted to SMF
attended the above course in
Delhi, India.
Certificate in Networking Security Course (07 Jan to
01 Mar 2013)
PS 6797 Periacarpen & PC 7054 Chinathoo of IT Unit
attended the above course in Delhi, India.
Advanced Fingerprint Science and Computers Course
(07 Jan to 29 Mar 2013)
PS 1699 Gunputh of SOCO
attended the above course in
Delhi, India.
South Africa Environmental Security Symposium (26—
28 Feb 2013)
Insp Dimba and PS 3575
Doolooa of Police de
L’Environnement, PCs 8716
Gangadin and 7540 Boolauky of
Northern Division attended the
above symposium in Gaborone,
Botswana.
VIP and Vital Installation Protection Course (02 to 28
Mar 2013)
PS 5876 Lotun & PS 4929 Beegodhur posted to VIPSU
attended above course in Cairo, Egypt.

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Views & Opinions of Readers
Agalega Police save Family
“... in appreciation for the risk ….. your team has taken
on day of when the tropical depression 'Dumile' was at its
peak on the island of Agalega, to come to the rescue of
my family at La Fourche Village which is 7 km away from
your station. Despite the cyclonic condition you and the
SMF personnel have shown to us that you care for us and
I thank you that is PS Goorsaha, PS Buchoo, PC Jerome,
PC Ramsaha and PC Reetoo for your kind help. .
Also I admire the bravery of you all, to reach our village
in such a condition, and at the same time removing
obstruction from the road where everyone knows that
the water which flows on the road reaches the height of
two feet on many spots …”
05.01.2013 Mr Marina Oliver,
La Fourche Village, Agalega Island
The Caunhye family thanks Pailles Police when Insp
Noorah hands over their two stolen Tortoises
“... at a time there is a growing insecurity among our
neighbourhoods, this is to draw your kind attention to
the great job undertaken by the team of Pailles Police
Station in finding our lost pets.
... i would like to thank the Police Force especially Insp
Noorah, his team and the FIU agent for bringing back our
tortoise of 23yrs old. ... we feel so appreciative of how
quick the case was dealt with; within one week both our
pets were brought back home and thieves arrested...
... Good constables still exist. Our society can still count
on them. Not all our public institution is falling apart.
Now, we do have the hope that the goons terrosing the
Pailles neighbourhood will eventually and hopefully be
cleared out ...
Thank you very much for the hard work of your team …”
22.01.2013 Mr Raffik Caunhye
Camp Chapelon, Port Louis
NCG saves family and dog
“… On 13.02.2013, my wife, my son, my dog and myself
were trapped in 1st floor of our house in about 10 ft of
water surrounding the house. The fire brigade was
contacted but could not evacuate us due to high
accumulation of water... A team of coastguard officers
under the supervision of ASP Virahsamy and PS Soobanah
with PC Rughoonath and PC Mungroo came to our rescue
N.B: The Editorial Committee heartily thanks our readers and wishes to inform them that for obvious reason, letters may be abridged or omitted
and would very much appreciate their indulgence.
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on Avon craft and safely took us to firm land.
The operation was conducted in a great professional
manner and we felt very safe in the coastguard craft ...
... We would like to convey our appreciation for the good
work done by the NCG and Police Force in general for
helping us in time of difficulty.”
14.02.2013 Mr V.K. Shewhorak
Kallee Rd, Fond du Sac
Happy NPSF 3rd Anniversary
“... good to see the content of the website. I hope the
developments continue to progress and that most
importantly the people as well as the officers of MPF
notice the difference...this was the most satisfying things
to have done in my career...”
28.02.2013 Mr Roger Gaspar,
UNODC Consultant
“...On the eve of the 3rd Anniversary of NPSF, I
congratulate all of you for the remarkable journey
travelled by the MPF till this day...You can all look back
on these past years with a well deserved sense of pride
and accomplishment… Happy anniversary to you all
28.02.2013 Mr Jullien Woirin,
Ex-UNODC representative in Mauritius
“… Congratulations! ... I think that it is a very good
journal... A nice journal about Mauritius Police... Big
Mahalo (thank you/merci)! Wish you all the best…”
01.03.2013 Lt. Cdr Sodnomtsog. D
Mongolia Police
“This journal is an interesting read and a publication to
be proud of...
Seriously though, great job and good article in support of
the experience we all shared. I hope it encourages
further participation on the course…Asia Pacific Centre
for Security Studies Hawai”
01.03.2013 Mr David Briggs
Australia
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Views & Opinions of Readers
NSA praises Grand Bois Police
“… on 13.03.2013, when I was at the Grand Bois Civic
Reception in honour of the Indian President, I took some
time off and paid a casual visit to Grand Bois Police
Station.... I am happy to report that PC 6448 Audit was
found very alert and vigilant and was extremely
courteous. There were few individuals with their
grievances and I observed with satisfaction that they
were attended to with all politeness by the Police of
Grand Bois…”
14.03.2013 Mr Shantanu Mukharji
National Security Advisor,
Prime Minister's Office
There is no Gift more Valuable than a Gift of Blood...
“…we wish to express our sincere thanks to you and the
staffs of SMF for the gift of life at the recent blood
donation on 19.02.2013. Special thanks to Dr Gungadin,
CPMO and CO SMF for making this blood drive possible by
motivating the staffs and help to save many
lives...special thanks also go to all the donors and
volunteers whose generosity, commitment and
enthusiasm make an extraordinary difference in the lives
of Mauritians. Donation of blood is gesture of goodwill
and care for the fellow human beings. There is no gift
more valuable than a Gift of Blood, as it is actually a Gift
of Life for the person who receives it...”
22.03.2013 Mr Rohit Teeluckdharry
Blood Donor Coordinator
National Blood Transfusion Service
Friends sympathise with us for the 30 th March Flooding
It is with shock that I learned of the floods which struck
Port-Louis over the week-end. My thoughts go out to the
grieving families who lost loved ones in those tragic
events.
The Mauritius Police has my utmost admiration for its
round-the-clock mobilisation on the frontline throughout
these last 72 hours. With heartfelt sympathies, and best
cordial regards,
1.4.2013 Jullien Woirin
Former UNODC Associate Expert in Mauritius
I am seeing the news , with the weather, flooding,
...that you are experiencing …thinking of friends in
Mauritius and hoping that all is well…..
1.4.2013 Eve Mc Anallen
US Naval Force– Europe/Africa
Naples, Italy
I was so sorry to see the news and video of the floods in
Port Louis...I do hope that the effects are short lived…i
pray that no one in the service was killed or injured or
their families and I send my best wishes to all .
1.4.2013 Mr Roger Gaspar,
UNODC Consultant
Our Customer disappointed with Police Behaviour and
Action
On 25.01.13 at 2.10 I went to Rose Hill Police Station to
report an accidental damage to my car. I regret to inform
you that I was shocked by the attitude. An officer
greeted me and enquired about the purpose of my visit. I
explained. From his response it became clear that I was
an unwelcome guess who had come to harass him. I was
also told that I should not have come alone but with the
other party involved. I maintained that I wanted to have
the matter reported at any cost much to his
disappointment. I was asked to wait. There was no other
matter being considered.
Then I was approached by another officer who tried to
explain to me that the job of a police officer is a difficult
one and that the shift is about to be over. I was given to
understand that soon the officers of the next shift will
consider my case. I waited. At about 02.50 hrs, an officer
was delegated to take my declaration.
Another officer earlier had to remark that my driving
licence had not been renewed. During my short stay I
could also overhear the filthy language used by some
young officers. I left the place at 03.15 hrs, feeling sick
and disgusted. I hope that this feedback is relevant.
5.2.2013 Mr. N. Bissonauth
(Ex- public officer)
Le Meridien
NB: An enquiry has been opened.
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Good News from Police Officers’ and Families
Our Children’s Achievements: A Honour to Parents
Laureates 2013
Miss Ameerah, daughter of
retired Police Inspector
Anathallee, (technical side at
Modern College, Flacq).
Miss Haajrah Begum, daughter of 
retired Police Sergeant Rohom,
(Science side at Dr. Maurice Cure 
SSS, Vacoas)
HSC 2012 Grade ‘A’ in Five Subjects
 Miss Urvi, daughter of Mr Bhojoo, DCP (South)
 Mr Kaushik, son of PC 4840 Chittamun Jeeoul posted
to NCG Ile aux Cerfs.
 Mr Yuva Nayegen, son of Insp Coothen posted to PHQ.
 Mr Muhammad Ishaaq Naweed, son of Cpl 2446
Dookhith posted to Airport Police.
 Miss Sheyhaane Acleemah, daughter of PC 5131
Emambocus posted to Blue Bay Police Station.
 Mr Mahesh Missir, son of PS 5610 Gaya posted to DSU
Eastern (Flacq).
 Miss Joshinee, daughter of PS 4862 Govinden posted
to Poste la Fayette NCG.
 Mr Tchierry Shannon son of PS 3819 Purhooa posted
to Brigade Pour la Protection des Mineurs.
 Miss Manjusha, daughter of PC 5419 Ramphul posted
to DSU (Eastern) Flacq.
Rejoicing Moment in Life
PC 9714 Raojee posted to ADSU
Central Division and his wife
Sanjana were blessed with the
birth of a baby girl named
Kaushika on 08.03.2013. Love
and hugs to this bundle of joy!
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School Certificate 2012 Grade One in Six Subjects
 Miss Lakshana, daughter of PC 5119 Bunghoo posted to
Souillac Police Station.
 Miss Najdah Hazra, daughter of PC 4939 Burkutally
posted to Sodnac Police Station.
 Miss. Jhanvi, daughter of PS 1736 Derochoonee posted
to Pointe aux Cannoniers Police Station.
 Miss. Dhanisha, daughter of WPC 94 Geerdharry posted
to CCID.
Miss Roopeshwaree, daughter of WPC 166 Koonjul of
Family Protection Unit, Abercrombie Police.
Mr. Yashuir, son of PC 1535 Needroo posted to ERS
Northern.
 Mr. Nandish, son of PC 106 Ramloll and WPC 214
Ramloll posted to Brigade Pour la Protection des
Mineurs (Northern) and CCID respectively.
 Mr. Kunal, son of PS 5828 Ramnathsing posted to
Passport and Immigration Office.
 Miss Lakhshikha, daughter of PC 4697 Seebaluck
posted to ADSU.
 Mr. Vignesh, son of Mr. Virah Sawmy, ASP posted to
NCG.
Degree Holder 2012
Miss Haveshi, daughter of PS
2255 Ramjeet posted SMF
Engineer Squadron has
succesfully completed her BSC
(Occupational Health and Safety)
with First Class Honours at the
University of Mauritius.
Success in the World of Cinema
Mr. Dany Adjodhya, son of CI
Adjodhya is the Director of the
local movie ‘Julie’: a pure
Mauritian production which has
set a milestone in Mauritian
Cinematography. Highly
inspired by his father’s
profession, his next release will
be a thriller entitled ‘Island
Police’.
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Sports, Athletics & Leisure

SSU Wins Volley Ball Tournament 2012 satisfaction of having achieved a fruitful team- building
exercise through a simple initiative. He has in mind similar
The Public Officers Welfare Council organises various plan in future for other personnel.
annual sports competitions. In November 2012, it
organised a volley ball tournament for the Disciplined Div Planning Unit
Forces which attracted a Metro Division ‘North’
large number of Police
teams. Five Divisions and
Branches viz: Eastern, Relieving Stress through Physical Training
Northern, Western,
Southern, Metropolitan Managing people effectively results in good performance
South, SSU, NCG, SMF, and high productivity. Conversely, stress undermines
ERS and VIPSU volleyball performance and can be costly to an organisation. In an
teams participated. endeavour to minimise and tackle work-related stress, a
SSU Volley Ball Team After a thrilling team of 22 Police Officers from the Divisional Support Unit
preliminary league, four (DSU), Ops Room and Divisional Traffic Police (DTP) of
teams, namely SSU, SMF, NCG and Northern Division Western Division led by Cadet Inspector Dowlut, set out on
reached the semi-finals. In the final, on 30 Jan 2013, the an outdoor adventure training in the early morning of 16 th
SSU Team beat the NCG and became the champion for the February 2013.
second year. It took them a mere 30 minutes to knock out They set off at
their opponent team by two sets to nil at Pandit Sahadeo Cascavelle and walked
Stadium Vacoas. for about 6 kms to Flic-
en-Flac public beach.
PS 1235 Beesony There, a football match
SSU followed by a swimming
session gave the team
fitness, strength and
Metropolitan Division ‘North’ on Outdoor Training stamina. During this
Police Officers on route march
interaction, the officers
Outdoor Training provides the opportunity to plan and came to know and
organise an array of physical activities in a short period of understand each other better and this was a perfect way
time. It equally promotes team building exercise in a more for building team-spirit and social bonding.
stress-free environment. Mindful of these benefits, As one participant rightly opined: “it was an opportunity
Divisional Commander Metro Division ‘North’ assembled for us to develop a positive attitude in maintaining a
some twenty five Police officers on a Saturday morning, healthy life-style which is essential for performing police
16th of February 2013 and led them to Mont Choisy public duties”. It also sensitised them on the need to preserve
beach. It all started and protect our natural environment.
there with a 30-minute
route march which was Cdt Insp Dowlut
the perfect warm up for Western Divisional Ops Room
a friendly football match
on the sandy football
pitch. Although
everybody sweated a lot
in the scorching sun, the
match infused in them
Mr. Deelawarally Div. Commander and
stamina and fighting his staff at Mont Choisy
spirit. The nice swim in
the blue lagoon that concluded this physical adventure
was mentally relaxing and a boost for a fresh start.
Everybody was fully satisfied of having bonded and were
ready to face new challenges with determination. Mr
Dewalarally, Divisional Commander had a sense of self-

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Promotions, Retirements & Awards

Promotion Obituary
 Temporary Inspectors of Police Gunga, R. and Furno, J.N.D. have been PC 4089 Tirrengadum 03.01.2013
promoted Inspector of Police in a substantive capacity w.e.f PC 10187 Buffion 05.01.2013
09.09.2011 PC 1516 Jahaleea 18.01.2013
 PC 2498 Sookun, V. has been promoted Police Sergeant in a temporary PC 5271 Jugessur 28.01.2013
capacity w.e.f 15.02.2013. PC 199 Beersee 19.02.2013
CPL 2723 Chatooree 22.02.2013
 Cadet Officers V. K. Chadeea, L. Murugan, and A.K. Seesaha have been
WPC 236 Beekaree 16.03.2013
appointed as Deputy Assistant Superintendent of Police in a temporary
CPL 3889 Dewee 20.03.2013
capacity w.e.f 26.02.2013.

Retirement
1. ACP Mr P. Seeburrun 02.01.2013 23. PC 4940 Busawon, P 16.02.2013
2. CPL 2694 Oudin, G.A.O 03.01.2013 24. PC 284 Cunjamalay, M 22.02.2013
3. CPL 3442 Narayana Goundan, A 05.01.2013 25. Insp Ooriah, S 24.02.2013
4. CPL 1910 Koossa, A 06.01.2013 26. PS 4485 Ramdhonee, A.R. 26.02.2013
5. CPL 2638 Ramjaun, A 06.01.2013 27. PC 4234 Sandooram, M 27.02.2013
6. CPL 1150 Golamgouse, A.M. 07.01.2013 28. PS 3411 Seenevassenpillay, D 27.02.2013
7. B/Sgt 3000 Pynandee, J.A 08.01.2013 29. PC 4924 Appaya, D 28.02.2013
8. CPL 2535 Seegoolam, A 08.01.2013 30. S/Insp Dowlut, R 01.03.2013
9. S/Insp Pusun, R 10.01.2013 31. CPL 2981 Adam, L.H 01.03.2013
10. CPL 1365 Botte Curpen, J.B. 14.01.2013 32. Insp Jooria, S. B 03.03.2013
11. PC 621 Jugmohun 19.01.2013 33. PC 312 Bijou, P.M.G 03.03.2013
12. PC 7743 Muthoor, K 21.01.2013 34. PC 4345 Jogool, S. M 04.03.2013
13. ACP Mr. D. V. Ramasawmy 22.01.2013 35. S/Insp Nullatamby, P 05.03.2013
14. CPL 2226 Leelodharry, P. 22.01.2013 36. CPL 3351 Suryadu, E. A 05.03.2013
15. SP Mr D. Sohawon 23.01.2013 37. PC 4492 Sanassee, G 06.03.2013
16. CPL 3198 Tuyau, J. C 24.01.2013 38. PC 3041 Philips, N. H.C 06.03.2013
17. CPL 3366 Veeramootoo, P 25.01.2013 39. C/Insp Ramlugun, D. 08.03.2013
18. SP Mr D.K. Lakhabhay 27.01.2013 40. CPL 2077 Gungah, J 10.03.2013
19. CPL 3066 Nepaulsing, K 28.01.2013 41. SP Mr. N. Jokhoo 11.03.2013
20. PS 2596 Lebon, J.M.E 31.01.2013 42. CPL 1268 Koonjbeharee, H. 13.03.2013
21. PC 5014 Seebaluck 03.02.2013 43. PS 2921 Mungur, S 14.03.2013
22. CPL 2027 Gungabissoon, H 10.02.2013

Bidding farewell to Mrs Lam.

A bit hesitant, moved with emotions but always with a smile, Mrs Lam joined us to say goodbye. The Commissioner of Police and
some PHQ Staff gathered to bid farewell to Mrs Lam Hang at PHQ on 05.04.2013. She served
the Police Department from July 2000 to Sept 2007 as Assistant Manager. She took post anew
in the Police as Human Resource Manager in March 2010. She has been instrumental in the
reorganisation of the HR Division and contributed to HRM Capability pillar of NPSF. During her
conversation with CP and PHQ staff, she said:“My tenure has been a thrilling adventure. ...
By always having a positive attitude and constantly striving to give the best efforts, I
gained in strength and confidence to meet unforeseen challenges and move ahead for the
benefit of the HR Division. I am appreciative that CP was always available to discuss HR
matters and to give his advice on critical issues. My thanks also go to PHQ and HR staff who bore with me and supported me
during this unforgettable journey”. Her stay in the Police Department will be engraved in her memory.
WPC 227 Veerapen
Confidential Office, PHQ

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Police Humour
A Sure Thing? When questioned about
his course of action to
One night a Police Officer was stalking out a particularly stop her, the officer
rowdy bar for possible cases of ‘Driving Under Influence said: “My only thought
of liquor’. At was to stop her. After
closing time, he all, she was waving a
saw a fellow fire-arm".
stumble out of
the bar, trip on
the curb and try Fuzzy Reply
his keys in five
different During an investigation, a Police officer asked me where I
vehicles before was between 4 and 5?
he found his. Without thinking, I said … kindergarten!
The man sat in
the front seat
fumbling around Robbed by Giant
with his keys for
several
minutes.
Meanwhile, all
the other patrons left the bar and drove off. Finally, he
started his engine and began to pull away. The Police
Officer was waiting for him. As soon as he pulled onto
the street, the Officer stopped him, read him his rights
and administered a breathalyzer test to determine his
blood-alcohol content. The results showed a reading of
0.0. The puzzled Officer demanded to know how that
could be. The driver replied: “Tonight, I’m the
designated decoy!”

Caught On Fire
Not Much Difference Between Them
A lady was filling her tank at a
gas station, smoking a
cigarette, even though all the
signs say not to. The fumes
that came out of the gas tank
ignited, severely burning her
hands.
But it also lit up her arm, too!
Instead of rolling on the
ground to put it out, she
panicked. She took off running
down the street.
A Police Officer who was at the intersection where it
happened, tried to stop her to put out the fire, but she
just kept running and screaming. All the officer could
think of doing was to shoot her. This took everyone by
surprise. The officer ran over to her and put the fire out,
then called for an ambulance. Source: Internet
N.B: All the characters in these stories are fictitious and bear no resemblance to any person living or dead. If resemblance there is, it is by sheer
coincidence.

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Ode to Disciplined Corps

(PC 2497 Lacchman – DPU Southern Division)
I dreamed one day to march by the sides of men in blues
With head held high and arms stretched forward
chests boosting proud
Shall one day be my life
I therefore pray for this boon to be recognized
As ‘er be a this miserable sigh
Mid of June in turning 21st reign
By late night sizzling
Words conscripted reached my eyes
And for next a hog my life turned to shivering thrill
With extensive physical strife and afflicted minds put to test
Heroically emerged were our expectations
Individuality turned to fellowship
Chiselled were our convictions
Appertaining to one Religion of Police Officer, we stay
Raptures were these thirteen coon’s delay
With merits and furtherance that shed the way
For gobs it remains hereinafter
Hands wave to the wild blue yonder
Bless shall be faction 82 of the Y2K chapter.
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