Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BRIDGETOWN116
2006-01-19 14:10:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Bridgetown
Cable title:  

RSO GRENADA TRIP REPORT (12/20-

Tags:  ASEC ABLD AMGT BB XX 
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ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 191410Z JAN 06
FM AMEMBASSY BRIDGETOWN
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 1674
RUEHMI/USOFFICE FRC FT LAUDERDALE 1870
INFO RUEHGR/AMEMBASSY GRENADA 0112
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 BRIDGETOWN 000116 

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR DS/IP/WHA, DS/PSD/PCB, DS/IP/OPO/FPD,
DS/DSS/ITA, DS/OSAC, DS/DSS/ATA

FRC FOR ESC

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC ABLD AMGT BB XX
SUBJECT: RSO GRENADA TRIP REPORT (12/20-
21/2005)

REF: 98 STATE 22093

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 BRIDGETOWN 000116

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR DS/IP/WHA, DS/PSD/PCB, DS/IP/OPO/FPD,
DS/DSS/ITA, DS/OSAC, DS/DSS/ATA

FRC FOR ESC

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC ABLD AMGT BB XX
SUBJECT: RSO GRENADA TRIP REPORT (12/20-
21/2005)

REF: 98 STATE 22093


1. This is an action cable for DS/PSD/PCB and
FRC ESC.


2. This trip report contains information
related to the RSO's and FSNI's travel to St
George's, Grenada, from December 20-21, 2005.
This report conforms to the requirements
outlined in ref.


3. The RSO met with the Principal Officer and
discussed general security matters for
Grenada. The RSO was introduced to Locally
Employed Staff (LES) assigned to the embassy.
The RSO also conducted a walk-thru at the
embassy and principal officer's residence.


4. The RSO met with the Assistant Peace Corps
Director for Grenada. Peace Corps is planning
to relocate to another building in Grenada.
RSO will provide security assistance for
selecting a new site.


5. The RSO met with and provided the
following assistance to Saint George's
University staff:

--a. RSO will research if excess drop-arm
barriers at AmEmbassy Barbados can be donated
to the University.

--b. RSO provided information about OSAC and
how SGU can register.

--c. RSO provided contact information for
local guard companies capable of providing
local guard training.

--d. RSO provided identification badge vendor
contact information. SGU expressed interest
in purchasing self-expiring badges to assist
in access control.

--e. RSO provided a visitor access form
template to assist in access control.

--f. RSO provided updated Avian Flu (AI)
information and passed AmEmbassy contact
information for AI emergency planning.


6. The RSO met with the acting commissioner,
Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF),a member of
the police Special Branch and the National
Security Advisor. Issues discussed ranged
from security for the 2007 Cricket World Cup,
police training opportunities and internal
security threats (septel).


7. The FSNI provide local guard training
including Itemiser, surveillance indicators,
and basic search techniques for packages,
persons and vehicles. The FSNI also conducted
background investigations and police liaison.


8. The RSO is planning to return to Grenada on January
11-13, 2006 to provide the following security
assistance:

--a. Conduct a comprehensive physical security survey
for the embassy and principal officer's residence.

--b. Provide security assistance for Peace Corps'
property relocation search.

--c. Provide a security briefing for Peace Corps
volunteers assigned to Grenada during an in-country
conference.

--d. Provide assistance to the US military Medical
Readiness Exercise (MEDREDE) advance team. A MEDREDE
is scheduled for February 2006.

--e. Provide security assistance for Saint George's
University security staff.


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--f. Provide assistance for local guard training to be
offered by the Bridgetown Surveillance Detection
Coordinator (SDC). The SDC will also train members of
the RGPF to enhance police interdiction capabilities
for the embassy.


9. ACTION REQUESTED:

--a. DS/PSD/PCB

Post requests DS/PSD/PCB provide a physical security
specialist to assist with conducting a comprehensive
physical security survey for the US embassy, Principal
Officer's Residence and assist Peace Corps with
physical security guidance. Travel is requested to
coincide with RSO travel.

--b. FRC/ESC

Post requests FRC/SEO travel to Grenada to provide
technical security survey assistance and repair failing
equipment at the embassy. Travel is requested to
coincide with RSO travel.

KRAMER