23 Coast Guard Recruits Complete Intensive 'Samen Sterk' Training Program

Twenty-three recruits from the Coast Guard, KPCN (Caribbean Netherlands Police), and KPSM (Sint Maarten Police) successfully completed the four-week joint training program known as 'Samen Sterk,' which translates to 'Stronger Together.' Following an intensive final exercise, the graduates were received in a traditional ceremony at Marinebasis Parera in Curaçao. The program brings together law enforcement and coast guard trainees from across the Dutch Caribbean islands to undergo unified training, reinforcing regional cooperation in maritime and public safety. The completion of the course marks a significant milestone for each recruit as they advance in their careers within their respective organizations. Joint training programs like 'Samen Sterk' are designed to standardize skills and foster interoperability among the Dutch Caribbean's security forces, which is critical for coordinated responses to crime, smuggling, and other regional threats.