Emergency calls and services remain fully operational and responsive following a staff dispute over working conditions, police have assured.
The update comes after several employees from the Joint Emergency Services Control Room (JESCR) temporarily stepped away from their roles on Wednesday, 18 March.
They cited concerns that their office, located at the National Emergency Operations Centre in The Valley, contained mould, was undergoing deep cleaning and was unfit for occupancy.
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The following day, 19 March, the Royal Anguilla Police Force issued a press release in which it said “the matter is being actively addressed by the relevant authorities”.
“Members of the public are advised that all emergency calls are still being received and responded to without interruption,” it continued.
The force stressed that police, fire or other emergency response services are “unaffected” and added that the safety and wellbeing of staff remain a priority.
“The Royal Anguilla Police Force thanks the public for its continued cooperation and encourages persons to continue using emergency numbers when assistance is required,” the press release said.
Anguilla Focus has reached out to Deputy Governor Perin Bradley, head of Anguilla’s public service, for comment and is awaiting a response.
The public can call emergency services in Anguilla by dialling 911.
