The Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE)

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The Council For National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE)

The Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE)

The Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE) is responsible for the coordination of the multi-dimensional nature of security, to ensure a safe and stable Community.

Article 17a of the Revised Treaty states that the Council, which comprises Ministers designated by the Members of the Community, shall:

Promote the development and implementation of a common regional security strategy to complement the national security strategies of Members of the Community; and
Establish and promote measures designed to –

Combat and eliminate threats to national and regional security;
Ensure the expeditious and efficient mobilisation and deployment of regional resources in order to manage and defuse national and regional security crises and to combat serious crimes in consultation with the relevant Member States;
Preserve the territorial integrity of the Member States; and
Gather, share and manage intelligence

3. Establish measures to increase cooperation in mutual legal assistance in criminal matters among Members of the Community;

4. Promote, in conjunction with Ministers responsible for Legal Affairs or Attorneys-General of Members of the Community or both, national justice systems;

5. Give policy and overall directions concerning the activities and programmes of the Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS)

6. Promote functional cooperation with the Organs of the Community referred to in Article 10 paragraph 2, in the pursuit of the Community’s goal for the prevention and elimination of crime and violence and the promotion of a safe and secure environment within the Members of the Community;

7. Establish strategic partnerships with third States and regional and international agencies in the furtherance of regional security and the Community as a zone of peace with stable democracies; and

8. Undertake any additional functions assigned to it by the Conference arising under this Treaty.

9. The CONSLE was incorporated into the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas by way of a Protocol which was opened for signature in March 2009.

Last Updated: 28 January 2016

Strategic Priorities

Transnational Organized Crime

Combating illicit trafficking networks, with a primary focus on the trafficking of narcotics and firearms (which fuel gun violence across member states)

Border Security and Maritime Surveillance

Coordinating joint maritime patrols, intelligence sharing, and integrated border management systems to monitor the region's vast maritime spaces

Cybersecurity

Developing regional frameworks to counter cyber threats, safeguard critical digital infrastructure, and combat internet-based financial crimes

Disaster Management and Crime Prevention

upporting the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) during natural disasters, and funding social programs aimed at reducing youth violence and gang recruitment

Prison Reform and Recidivism

Developing regional standards for correctional facilities that shift the focus from pure punishment to rehabilitation, mental health support, and skills training to stop the cycle of reoffending

Policy Oversight

The Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE) provides oversight for the following CARICOM Secretariat programmes...

Crime and Security

A safer, more just, and resilient Caribbean Community where violent crime is significantly reduced, regional security institutions are strengthened and interoperable, and citizens and investors operate in an environment of confidence and stability, enabling deeper CARICOM integration and enhancing the region's influence in global security governance.