Norbert has strongly condemned the actions of police officers captured in viral videos circulating on social media. The videos depict what appears to be aggressive and unprofessional conduct by law enforcement toward citizens, prompting widespread public concern.

Speaking on the matter Tuesday morning, Minister Norbert said while he had not yet received a full briefing on the incident, what he saw in the footage was “unacceptable.”

“We've always encouraged our police officers to act in a way that is professional, especially when dealing with members of the public. Regardless of the circumstances, a police officer has a responsibility to conduct themselves with dignity and professionalism,” he said.

The minister was referring specifically to a video recording of an altercation on Chaussee Road, Castries, between officers and a differently-abled man. Norbert confessed that he was not pleased with the manner in which officers handled the situation.

“From what I saw in the video, I was not happy with the way the gentleman was being handled. There were two police officers and one individual. If there was a need for additional support, that should have been arranged. But what I saw does not reflect proper police procedure.”

Drawing on his own decade-long experience as a police officer, Norbert emphasised the principle of using “like force with like force” and said the officers in question did not appear to be in imminent danger.

“We’ve given the police all the support we can: vehicles, training, and even working on improving the customer service component of policing,” he said. “How you interact with the public is just as important, if not more, than the firearm you carry.”

Norbert confirmed that the matter has already been brought to the attention of the Commissioner of Police, although the commissioner had not yet received a full report.