Dutch Caribbean Police Force

The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (Dutch: Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland or KPCN) is the law enforcement agency of the Caribbean Netherlands.

The force operates under the authority of the Ministry of Security and Justice.

During the investigation of criminal offenses, the police force operates under the authority of the joint Attorney General of Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Caribbean Netherlands.

The Director General of Police at the Ministry of Justice and Security has a mandate to fulfill certain administrative tasks such as appointment, promotion, suspension, and dismissal of police officers.

These are distributed between headquarters in Kralendijk and the stations in Ambonia and in Rincon.