Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08PARAMARIBO62
2008-02-15 18:00:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Paramaribo
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UNCLAS PARAMARIBO 000062
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR WHA/CAR JROSHOLT
INL/RM/MS FOR TIM BARRY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SNAR AFIN NS
SUBJECT: INL 2007 END USE MONITORING REPORT
REF: 07 SECSTATE 163708
UNCLAS PARAMARIBO 000062
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR WHA/CAR JROSHOLT
INL/RM/MS FOR TIM BARRY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SNAR AFIN NS
SUBJECT: INL 2007 END USE MONITORING REPORT
REF: 07 SECSTATE 163708
1. (U) Post is pleased to provide its 2007 End Use Monitoring Report
2. (U) Procedures: Receiving law enforcement agencies sign
documentation confirming receipt of all materials and committing to
use the resources for their stated purpose. Receipt includes serial
numbers, quantities, and expected end-use. Post, including INL
coordinator's office and RSO office, conduct on-site inspections
where practical. Post believes that its on-site inspections are an
effective monitor of the USG assistance provided. The Surinamese
Police Force (KPS),other law enforcement agencies, and offices in
the judicial system accommodate visits from Embassy personnel. The
Embassy maintains contact with law enforcement officials throughout
the year with regard to training opportunities, drug seizure
statistics, and equipment status. For items that the Embassy could
not inspect on-site, due to a lack of human resources at Post,
EmbOffs requested information from the Government of Suriname (GOS)
on the location and condition of the items.
3. (U) Status: The majority of the INL equipment donated in CY07
and previous years is used by various units within the KPS,
including the police ombudsman unit, vehicle inspection unit,
special surveillance unit, and judicial police (including the arrest
team). Police bureaus located in geographically disparate police
stations throughout the country are using donated computers,
vehicles, radios, and other gear. Equipment was also provided to
the KPS Police Academy, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU),and
Trafficking in Persons Unit (TIP). The Criminal Records Database is
located in a secure environment within the KPS Forensics Unit which
has responsibility for maintaining criminal data. The Court
Database is located in the Attorney General's Office.
4. (U) Items in the inventory below were monitored by Embassy staff.
The sections are keyed to Reftel.
--------------
Computer Equipment
--------------
5. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following computer
equipment:
Surinamese Police Force (KPS): The following items were not
inspected personally by an EmbOff because they were distributed to
KPS offices outside of the capital city. KPS assured EmbOffs that
these items are in use according to their stated purposes, and in
good working condition.
29 PC Intel Pentiums 4
37 Internal Fax Modems
37 Color Monitors
37 UPS
37 CD Drivers
1 Laser Printer
1 Dell Notebook
1 Projector
Surinamese Police Force (KPS): The following items were monitored
by the RSO and found to be in use according to their stated
purposes, and in good working condition.
8 PC Intel Pentiums 4
Police Forensics Department: The following items were observed by
the RSO to be in use for their stated purposes and in good working
condition.
1 Link System 14 Port SRG22
1 Server Dell Power Edge 2850
4 Dell Dimension 4700 Workstation
6 Biometrics Fingerprint Scanners
1 Link System 24 Port Switch
Problems: The scanner used to bulk scan fingerprint cards into the
system does not work properly because the fingerprint cards are not
a standard size. Approximately 7% of fingerprint records were
scanned in one-by-one, and only those on the right size of paper.
The biometric fingerprint scanners do work, but the suspect must be
transported to the location that has the scanners.
Police Forensics Department: The following item was observed by the
RSO and found not to be in working condition.
1 Fingerprint Matching Software
Problems: The software does not accept fingerprints from various
sources, and needs to be modified. In addition, the software is not
correctly matching fingerprints from the database, often pulling the
fingerprints of the wrong person by mistake. According to the
police, the original contractor quoted 10,000 USD to fix the
database software. Post's Law Enforcement Working Group (LEWG) will
retrieve Post records on the software contract to explore possible
solutions.
Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU): The following items were
inspected by the RSO and found to be in use for their stated
purposes and in good working condition.
1 Laser Printer
1 Color Monitor
4 CPUs with Monitors and Keyboards
1 Scanner
2 Printers
Police Ombudsman Unit: The following items were observed by the RSO
and found to be in use for their stated purposes and in excellent
working condition. The equipment is used daily by the Police
Ombudsman Office/Marjorie Sanchez (government spokesperson for the
December 8 Murder Trial - the defendants of the trial are former
military strongman Desi Bouterse and 24 other people, on charges of
killing 15 democratic opponents).
4 PC Intel Pentiums 4
4 Internal Fax Modems
4 AOC 17" Color monitors
4 UPS'
4 CDRW Drives
Vehicle Inspection Unit: The following items were observed by the
RSO and found to be in use for their stated purposes and in good
working condition.
8 CPUs with monitors and keyboards
1 Computer Scanner
Computer Software and Supplies for Vehicle Database
2 Laser Network Printers
1 16 Port Network Switch
1 UPS 500 VA Switch
1 Microsoft Windows 2003 Sever STD 5 User UC
1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
4 Belkin Home Office UPS Systems USZB 650 VA
Cantonal Court: The Econoff monitored the following items that were
donated in 2006 and found them to be in use for their stated
purposes and in good working condition.
9 Dell CPUs with monitors and keyboards
1 Central Server
2 Scanners
1 Ethernet Switch
1 APC Battery Back-up for Server
Attorney General's Office: Econoff monitored the following items
that were donated in 2006 and found them to be in use for their
stated purposes and in good working condition.
7 of 10 Dell Computers (Note: Three prosecutors were in court so
Econoff could not enter their offices. The Attorney General's
Office keeps an inventory of which prosecutors have been issued
which pieces of equipment.)
3 HP Printers
--------------
Communications Equipment
--------------
6. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following
communications equipment:
KPS: Not all of the following equipment was personally monitored by
Emboff because the items had been dispersed throughout Suriname.
RSO office did monitor a sampling of the items which were in
Paramaribo at the KPS Headquarters. Chief Inspector Setrosentono
had signed out the remainder of the equipment and confirmed to the
RSO that all was in good working condition and being used for stated
purposes.
60 Motorola Pro 5550 Portable Radio Units c.w. Battery and Charger
Belt
3 Multi Rapid Charger 6 Units
1 set of Rib Bop Programming accessories
10 Single MTS Rapid Chargers
20 Portable Antennas
20 Single GTX Radio Chargers
7 Power Supply Mobile Spectra Radios
100 MTS Portable Batteries
100 GTX Batteries
40 Dispatch Centers Batteries
12 Repeater Site Batteries
8 Repeater Batteries (Conventional and Trucking)
2 Microwave Links
1 Fax Phone
Police Academy: The following equipment was monitored by the RSO,
and found to be in use for stated purposes.
Translation Equipment: 1 Tabletop Transmitter, 1 Headset Microphone,
50 One Channel Wireless Receivers, 1 Carrying Case
4 Extra-Talk Radios
6 Fax Machines
4 Fax Machines
1 Motorola Pro550 portable unit, charger and battery
2 Motorola RF Links with receiver, repeater housing, interface,
etc.
--------------
Vehicles
--------------
7. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following vehicles.
The following vehicles were monitored by the RSO and found to be in
use for their stated purposes and in good working condition.
1 Used Toyota Corolla Vehicle (Located at U.S. Embassy)
1 Used Toyota Corolla Vehicle (Located at City Police Office)
1 Used Toyota Corolla Vehicle (Located at Police Liaison Bureau)
The following vehicles were found to be in use for their stated
purposes and in excellent condition.
1 Used 1996 Toyota Landcruiser (Placed with the Arrest Team;
monitored by the RSO) This vehicle is regularly used by the Arrest
Team when traveling to the interior of the country.
1 Nissan Urvan 3.0 Diesel Vehicle; bus for 15 persons type, Tag
number 42-86 AB (Placed with the Arrest Team; monitored by the RSO)
The following vehicle was found not to be in use and not in working
order.
1 Used 1997 Toyota Landcruiser (Placed with Anti-Narcotics Unit;
monitored by RSO)
The vehicle was found to be out of service. The transmission went
out and the Anti-Narcotics Unit did not have sufficient funds to
repair the vehicle. It is now sitting outside the Police Station in
Paramaribo North.
The following vehicle was not located by the RSO during monitoring.
1 Reconditioned 1993 Toyota Corona
The RSO is following up with the KPS on the location of this
vehicle.
--------------
Vessels
--------------
8. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted by the RSO on the following
vessels:
1 Aluma- craft all welded boat, 1 motor (40 hp) and 1 trailer
Vessel is in use by the Arrest Team. It is used as needed and
stored on the Arrest Team Compound. The RSO found it to be in use
for its stated purpose and in good working condition.
1 Aluma-craft all welded boat, 1 motor (60 hp) and 1 trailer
Vessel is used daily by the Maritime Police. EmbOffs heard in fall
2007 it had fallen off the trailer and had been damaged, but at time
of monitoring it had already been locally repaired. The RSO found
it to be in use for its stated purpose and, other than the repaired
damage, in good working condition.
--------------
Laboratory Equipment
--------------
9. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following laboratory
equipment:
Drug Test Kits (Military Police, Customs, KPS)
The RSO monitored these items and learned that all drug kits were
already used.
--------------
Construction Projects
--------------
10. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following
construction projects:
Renovation of the Police Academy Classroom Building (Police)
The RSO monitored this building which was completed, and is being
used regularly. It is in good condition but Academy officials told
EmbOffs that there are regular problems with the air conditioners.
--------------
Uniforms and Field Gear
--------------
11. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following uniforms
and field gear:
KPS: The following uniforms and field gear could not be located.
The gear had been issued and it was difficult to determine the
precise recipients of the U.S.-provided gear.
10 Traffic Vest U-HS190
1 Flex-Cuf Restraints (100 Pack)
20 Second Chance Body Armor U-BP103
12 Electroless Batons ASP U-BA077
12 Universal Handcuffs U-RSO80
12 Expandable Baton Holders U-LP252
12 Closed Top Cuff Cases U-LP148
Handcuffs
Maglites
Arrest Team: The following uniforms and field gear were donated in
2007. The RSO monitored them at end of year. They were in good
condition, being used on a regular basis for their stated purposes.
15 pairs Bates WP Zipper Boots
15 Tactical Squad Suits
15 Special Missions Vests
15 Ballistic Helmets
15 Face Shields Direct Mount
15 Tactical Elbow Pads
15 Tactical Knee Pads
15 pairs Tactical Black Gloves
30 Maglites
2 DE-TT Dynamic Entry Twin Turbos
30 Phoneix Flashlight Rings
16 Ceramic Rifle Plates
2 Backpack Kits
2 Entry Shield with Light/Viewport/Case
--------------
Miscellaneous Equipment
--------------
12. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following
miscellaneous equipment:
Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU): The following items were
monitored by the RSO and found to be in use for their stated
purposes and in good, working condition.
1 Copy Machine Image Runner and 6 Toner Cartridges
1 Copy Machine Image Runner and 6 Toner Cartridges
2 Four-Drawer File Cabinets
2 Four-drawer File Cabinets
1 Copy Machine
1 Shredder
1 Fax Machine
1 Conference Table
7 Chairs
5 Office Desks
5 Office Chairs
2 Drawer Fire King Safe
Special Surveillance Unit: The following items were monitored by
RSO who found the items to be in use for their stated purposes, and
in good working condition.
1 SONY Mavica Digital Camera
2 Micro-Cassette Recorders
2 SONY MVCCD500CD Mavicas with lens and telephoto lens
2 Digital 8 Handycam Camcorders and Camcorder Lenses
3 Binoculars
Trafficking in Persons Office: The following office equipment was
provided to the TIP Police Office in Fall 2007 so it was not
monitored this cycle.
1 ADSL Package Bronz 128/64
2 Refrigerators
1 DVD Player
3 Vertical Blinds
5 Paper Shredders
6 Office Chairs
6 Cabinets
1 White Board
1 Flip Chart
1 Metal File Cabinet
2 Chairs
6 Toshiba Flat Screens
7 Water Dispensers
1 Color Copier
6 8 Pentium CPUs
6 LCD Flat Panels
6 UPSs
6 DVDRWs
6 HP Jet Printers
6 Internal PCI Faxes
6 Modems
9 Scanners
1 Telephone Fax
The following items were not located during monitoring:
Black Lights for Document Checks (KPS, Military Police, Customs)
Passport guides and follow-up subscriptions (KPS, Military Police,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Section, Customs)
1 Copy Machine with Toner (KPS)
2 Fax Machines (KPS)
1 VCR/DVD (FOT)
1 Television for Instructional Videos (FOT)
13. (U) Problems: All Government of Suriname offices welcomed
Post's inspections of the INL items. Post did have problems in
conducting the End Use Monitoring, however, due to many items having
been distributed outside of the capital, Paramaribo. Post lacked
the human resources to personally observe each and every item, or to
travel outside of the capital in search of all items.
14. (U) Impact: Suriname's Police, law enforcement agencies, and
courts receiving assistance appear to use all resources provided in
an effective manner and are extremely appreciated of any and all
assistance. Post's INL program has strengthened GOS' institutional
capacity to make real progress in its fight against narcotics
trafficking and related crimes within its borders. The success of
the program has also deepened and strengthened our bilateral
relationship and cooperation. A DEA Basic Narcotics Course (which
lasted for two weeks) was held in 2007 using INL funding. This
course added to the resources listed above in the fight against drug
trafficking in Suriname. While it is difficult to ascribe specific
law enforcement victories to specific INL-donated items, overall in
2007 law enforcement seized 206 kilograms (kg) of cocaine, 131 kg of
cannabis, 3154 MDMA (ecstasy) tablets and 81 grams of ecstasy
powder. A total of 667 people were arrested for drug-related
offenses and 462 cases were sent to the Office of the Attorney
General for Prosecution.
15. (U) Program Changes: Law enforcement programming with INL
funding continues to be coordinated during regularly scheduled
meetings of Post's Law Enforcement Working Group (LEWG) which is
chaired by the Deputy Chief of Mission and includes representatives
from the Political-Economic Section, Consular Section, Regional
Security Office, and Drug Enforcement Agency. Post maintains paper
records and electronic files on donations. In response to 07
SECSTATE 163708, EmbOffs will review Post's ability to establish an
automated inventory system to record and track the distribution of
all resources provided to host government agencies.
16. (U) Future Reporting: EmbOffs are concerned that a lack of
human resources at Post (Embassy Paramaribo does not receive PD&S
Funding) will make reporting in the new, detailed format outlined in
07 SECSTATE 163708 a significant challenge.
SCHREIBER HUGHES
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR WHA/CAR JROSHOLT
INL/RM/MS FOR TIM BARRY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SNAR AFIN NS
SUBJECT: INL 2007 END USE MONITORING REPORT
REF: 07 SECSTATE 163708
1. (U) Post is pleased to provide its 2007 End Use Monitoring Report
2. (U) Procedures: Receiving law enforcement agencies sign
documentation confirming receipt of all materials and committing to
use the resources for their stated purpose. Receipt includes serial
numbers, quantities, and expected end-use. Post, including INL
coordinator's office and RSO office, conduct on-site inspections
where practical. Post believes that its on-site inspections are an
effective monitor of the USG assistance provided. The Surinamese
Police Force (KPS),other law enforcement agencies, and offices in
the judicial system accommodate visits from Embassy personnel. The
Embassy maintains contact with law enforcement officials throughout
the year with regard to training opportunities, drug seizure
statistics, and equipment status. For items that the Embassy could
not inspect on-site, due to a lack of human resources at Post,
EmbOffs requested information from the Government of Suriname (GOS)
on the location and condition of the items.
3. (U) Status: The majority of the INL equipment donated in CY07
and previous years is used by various units within the KPS,
including the police ombudsman unit, vehicle inspection unit,
special surveillance unit, and judicial police (including the arrest
team). Police bureaus located in geographically disparate police
stations throughout the country are using donated computers,
vehicles, radios, and other gear. Equipment was also provided to
the KPS Police Academy, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU),and
Trafficking in Persons Unit (TIP). The Criminal Records Database is
located in a secure environment within the KPS Forensics Unit which
has responsibility for maintaining criminal data. The Court
Database is located in the Attorney General's Office.
4. (U) Items in the inventory below were monitored by Embassy staff.
The sections are keyed to Reftel.
--------------
Computer Equipment
--------------
5. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following computer
equipment:
Surinamese Police Force (KPS): The following items were not
inspected personally by an EmbOff because they were distributed to
KPS offices outside of the capital city. KPS assured EmbOffs that
these items are in use according to their stated purposes, and in
good working condition.
29 PC Intel Pentiums 4
37 Internal Fax Modems
37 Color Monitors
37 UPS
37 CD Drivers
1 Laser Printer
1 Dell Notebook
1 Projector
Surinamese Police Force (KPS): The following items were monitored
by the RSO and found to be in use according to their stated
purposes, and in good working condition.
8 PC Intel Pentiums 4
Police Forensics Department: The following items were observed by
the RSO to be in use for their stated purposes and in good working
condition.
1 Link System 14 Port SRG22
1 Server Dell Power Edge 2850
4 Dell Dimension 4700 Workstation
6 Biometrics Fingerprint Scanners
1 Link System 24 Port Switch
Problems: The scanner used to bulk scan fingerprint cards into the
system does not work properly because the fingerprint cards are not
a standard size. Approximately 7% of fingerprint records were
scanned in one-by-one, and only those on the right size of paper.
The biometric fingerprint scanners do work, but the suspect must be
transported to the location that has the scanners.
Police Forensics Department: The following item was observed by the
RSO and found not to be in working condition.
1 Fingerprint Matching Software
Problems: The software does not accept fingerprints from various
sources, and needs to be modified. In addition, the software is not
correctly matching fingerprints from the database, often pulling the
fingerprints of the wrong person by mistake. According to the
police, the original contractor quoted 10,000 USD to fix the
database software. Post's Law Enforcement Working Group (LEWG) will
retrieve Post records on the software contract to explore possible
solutions.
Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU): The following items were
inspected by the RSO and found to be in use for their stated
purposes and in good working condition.
1 Laser Printer
1 Color Monitor
4 CPUs with Monitors and Keyboards
1 Scanner
2 Printers
Police Ombudsman Unit: The following items were observed by the RSO
and found to be in use for their stated purposes and in excellent
working condition. The equipment is used daily by the Police
Ombudsman Office/Marjorie Sanchez (government spokesperson for the
December 8 Murder Trial - the defendants of the trial are former
military strongman Desi Bouterse and 24 other people, on charges of
killing 15 democratic opponents).
4 PC Intel Pentiums 4
4 Internal Fax Modems
4 AOC 17" Color monitors
4 UPS'
4 CDRW Drives
Vehicle Inspection Unit: The following items were observed by the
RSO and found to be in use for their stated purposes and in good
working condition.
8 CPUs with monitors and keyboards
1 Computer Scanner
Computer Software and Supplies for Vehicle Database
2 Laser Network Printers
1 16 Port Network Switch
1 UPS 500 VA Switch
1 Microsoft Windows 2003 Sever STD 5 User UC
1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
4 Belkin Home Office UPS Systems USZB 650 VA
Cantonal Court: The Econoff monitored the following items that were
donated in 2006 and found them to be in use for their stated
purposes and in good working condition.
9 Dell CPUs with monitors and keyboards
1 Central Server
2 Scanners
1 Ethernet Switch
1 APC Battery Back-up for Server
Attorney General's Office: Econoff monitored the following items
that were donated in 2006 and found them to be in use for their
stated purposes and in good working condition.
7 of 10 Dell Computers (Note: Three prosecutors were in court so
Econoff could not enter their offices. The Attorney General's
Office keeps an inventory of which prosecutors have been issued
which pieces of equipment.)
3 HP Printers
--------------
Communications Equipment
--------------
6. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following
communications equipment:
KPS: Not all of the following equipment was personally monitored by
Emboff because the items had been dispersed throughout Suriname.
RSO office did monitor a sampling of the items which were in
Paramaribo at the KPS Headquarters. Chief Inspector Setrosentono
had signed out the remainder of the equipment and confirmed to the
RSO that all was in good working condition and being used for stated
purposes.
60 Motorola Pro 5550 Portable Radio Units c.w. Battery and Charger
Belt
3 Multi Rapid Charger 6 Units
1 set of Rib Bop Programming accessories
10 Single MTS Rapid Chargers
20 Portable Antennas
20 Single GTX Radio Chargers
7 Power Supply Mobile Spectra Radios
100 MTS Portable Batteries
100 GTX Batteries
40 Dispatch Centers Batteries
12 Repeater Site Batteries
8 Repeater Batteries (Conventional and Trucking)
2 Microwave Links
1 Fax Phone
Police Academy: The following equipment was monitored by the RSO,
and found to be in use for stated purposes.
Translation Equipment: 1 Tabletop Transmitter, 1 Headset Microphone,
50 One Channel Wireless Receivers, 1 Carrying Case
4 Extra-Talk Radios
6 Fax Machines
4 Fax Machines
1 Motorola Pro550 portable unit, charger and battery
2 Motorola RF Links with receiver, repeater housing, interface,
etc.
--------------
Vehicles
--------------
7. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following vehicles.
The following vehicles were monitored by the RSO and found to be in
use for their stated purposes and in good working condition.
1 Used Toyota Corolla Vehicle (Located at U.S. Embassy)
1 Used Toyota Corolla Vehicle (Located at City Police Office)
1 Used Toyota Corolla Vehicle (Located at Police Liaison Bureau)
The following vehicles were found to be in use for their stated
purposes and in excellent condition.
1 Used 1996 Toyota Landcruiser (Placed with the Arrest Team;
monitored by the RSO) This vehicle is regularly used by the Arrest
Team when traveling to the interior of the country.
1 Nissan Urvan 3.0 Diesel Vehicle; bus for 15 persons type, Tag
number 42-86 AB (Placed with the Arrest Team; monitored by the RSO)
The following vehicle was found not to be in use and not in working
order.
1 Used 1997 Toyota Landcruiser (Placed with Anti-Narcotics Unit;
monitored by RSO)
The vehicle was found to be out of service. The transmission went
out and the Anti-Narcotics Unit did not have sufficient funds to
repair the vehicle. It is now sitting outside the Police Station in
Paramaribo North.
The following vehicle was not located by the RSO during monitoring.
1 Reconditioned 1993 Toyota Corona
The RSO is following up with the KPS on the location of this
vehicle.
--------------
Vessels
--------------
8. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted by the RSO on the following
vessels:
1 Aluma- craft all welded boat, 1 motor (40 hp) and 1 trailer
Vessel is in use by the Arrest Team. It is used as needed and
stored on the Arrest Team Compound. The RSO found it to be in use
for its stated purpose and in good working condition.
1 Aluma-craft all welded boat, 1 motor (60 hp) and 1 trailer
Vessel is used daily by the Maritime Police. EmbOffs heard in fall
2007 it had fallen off the trailer and had been damaged, but at time
of monitoring it had already been locally repaired. The RSO found
it to be in use for its stated purpose and, other than the repaired
damage, in good working condition.
--------------
Laboratory Equipment
--------------
9. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following laboratory
equipment:
Drug Test Kits (Military Police, Customs, KPS)
The RSO monitored these items and learned that all drug kits were
already used.
--------------
Construction Projects
--------------
10. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following
construction projects:
Renovation of the Police Academy Classroom Building (Police)
The RSO monitored this building which was completed, and is being
used regularly. It is in good condition but Academy officials told
EmbOffs that there are regular problems with the air conditioners.
--------------
Uniforms and Field Gear
--------------
11. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following uniforms
and field gear:
KPS: The following uniforms and field gear could not be located.
The gear had been issued and it was difficult to determine the
precise recipients of the U.S.-provided gear.
10 Traffic Vest U-HS190
1 Flex-Cuf Restraints (100 Pack)
20 Second Chance Body Armor U-BP103
12 Electroless Batons ASP U-BA077
12 Universal Handcuffs U-RSO80
12 Expandable Baton Holders U-LP252
12 Closed Top Cuff Cases U-LP148
Handcuffs
Maglites
Arrest Team: The following uniforms and field gear were donated in
2007. The RSO monitored them at end of year. They were in good
condition, being used on a regular basis for their stated purposes.
15 pairs Bates WP Zipper Boots
15 Tactical Squad Suits
15 Special Missions Vests
15 Ballistic Helmets
15 Face Shields Direct Mount
15 Tactical Elbow Pads
15 Tactical Knee Pads
15 pairs Tactical Black Gloves
30 Maglites
2 DE-TT Dynamic Entry Twin Turbos
30 Phoneix Flashlight Rings
16 Ceramic Rifle Plates
2 Backpack Kits
2 Entry Shield with Light/Viewport/Case
--------------
Miscellaneous Equipment
--------------
12. (U) End-use monitoring was conducted on the following
miscellaneous equipment:
Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU): The following items were
monitored by the RSO and found to be in use for their stated
purposes and in good, working condition.
1 Copy Machine Image Runner and 6 Toner Cartridges
1 Copy Machine Image Runner and 6 Toner Cartridges
2 Four-Drawer File Cabinets
2 Four-drawer File Cabinets
1 Copy Machine
1 Shredder
1 Fax Machine
1 Conference Table
7 Chairs
5 Office Desks
5 Office Chairs
2 Drawer Fire King Safe
Special Surveillance Unit: The following items were monitored by
RSO who found the items to be in use for their stated purposes, and
in good working condition.
1 SONY Mavica Digital Camera
2 Micro-Cassette Recorders
2 SONY MVCCD500CD Mavicas with lens and telephoto lens
2 Digital 8 Handycam Camcorders and Camcorder Lenses
3 Binoculars
Trafficking in Persons Office: The following office equipment was
provided to the TIP Police Office in Fall 2007 so it was not
monitored this cycle.
1 ADSL Package Bronz 128/64
2 Refrigerators
1 DVD Player
3 Vertical Blinds
5 Paper Shredders
6 Office Chairs
6 Cabinets
1 White Board
1 Flip Chart
1 Metal File Cabinet
2 Chairs
6 Toshiba Flat Screens
7 Water Dispensers
1 Color Copier
6 8 Pentium CPUs
6 LCD Flat Panels
6 UPSs
6 DVDRWs
6 HP Jet Printers
6 Internal PCI Faxes
6 Modems
9 Scanners
1 Telephone Fax
The following items were not located during monitoring:
Black Lights for Document Checks (KPS, Military Police, Customs)
Passport guides and follow-up subscriptions (KPS, Military Police,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Section, Customs)
1 Copy Machine with Toner (KPS)
2 Fax Machines (KPS)
1 VCR/DVD (FOT)
1 Television for Instructional Videos (FOT)
13. (U) Problems: All Government of Suriname offices welcomed
Post's inspections of the INL items. Post did have problems in
conducting the End Use Monitoring, however, due to many items having
been distributed outside of the capital, Paramaribo. Post lacked
the human resources to personally observe each and every item, or to
travel outside of the capital in search of all items.
14. (U) Impact: Suriname's Police, law enforcement agencies, and
courts receiving assistance appear to use all resources provided in
an effective manner and are extremely appreciated of any and all
assistance. Post's INL program has strengthened GOS' institutional
capacity to make real progress in its fight against narcotics
trafficking and related crimes within its borders. The success of
the program has also deepened and strengthened our bilateral
relationship and cooperation. A DEA Basic Narcotics Course (which
lasted for two weeks) was held in 2007 using INL funding. This
course added to the resources listed above in the fight against drug
trafficking in Suriname. While it is difficult to ascribe specific
law enforcement victories to specific INL-donated items, overall in
2007 law enforcement seized 206 kilograms (kg) of cocaine, 131 kg of
cannabis, 3154 MDMA (ecstasy) tablets and 81 grams of ecstasy
powder. A total of 667 people were arrested for drug-related
offenses and 462 cases were sent to the Office of the Attorney
General for Prosecution.
15. (U) Program Changes: Law enforcement programming with INL
funding continues to be coordinated during regularly scheduled
meetings of Post's Law Enforcement Working Group (LEWG) which is
chaired by the Deputy Chief of Mission and includes representatives
from the Political-Economic Section, Consular Section, Regional
Security Office, and Drug Enforcement Agency. Post maintains paper
records and electronic files on donations. In response to 07
SECSTATE 163708, EmbOffs will review Post's ability to establish an
automated inventory system to record and track the distribution of
all resources provided to host government agencies.
16. (U) Future Reporting: EmbOffs are concerned that a lack of
human resources at Post (Embassy Paramaribo does not receive PD&S
Funding) will make reporting in the new, detailed format outlined in
07 SECSTATE 163708 a significant challenge.
SCHREIBER HUGHES