Continuity of the State: Dr. Patrick Pélissier Assumes Interim Role at the Prime Minister's Office
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
Translated from French — AI-assisted and reviewed by the editorial team. The French version is authoritative. Read the original · About our translation policy
The Minister of Justice and Public Security, Patrick Pélissier, serving as interim at the Prime Minister's Office in the absence of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, chaired a strategic meeting this Wednesday, February 25, 2026, dedicated to strengthening national security. A meeting that reflects the government's commitment to act on the ground.
The working session brought together the High Command of the Haitian National Police (PNH), representatives of the central government, and the principal mayor of Delmas, Wilson Jeudy. This presence of local authorities demonstrates an inclusive approach: the fight against insecurity cannot be won without close coordination between the national level and local communities.
Under the instructions of the Prime Minister, the main operational directorates of the PNH participated in the discussions: General Directorate, Judicial Police (DCPJ), Administration (DCAP), as well as the Departmental Directorates of West 1 and 2.
The discussions led to the definition of several priority areas of intervention:
▪︎ optimization of the deployment of mobile patrols and fixed checkpoints
▪︎ intensification of prevention and repression operations in the ten departments
▪︎ strengthening of police presence through the increase of antennas and advanced posts
▪︎ reinforced internal control of troops with visible identification of agents
▪︎ increase in targeted road control and search operations, based on reliable intelligence These actions aim for a clear objective: to restore the authority of the State and neutralize criminals, in compliance with the law. The government emphasizes the need for structured collaboration with citizens. Citizen participation, particularly through alert mechanisms in cases of kidnapping or suspicious activities, is presented as a pillar of the national strategy to combat insecurity and the surge in kidnapping cases in the country. This synergy between law enforcement, judicial authorities of the eighteen jurisdictions, and local communities aims to create a climate of trust and peace. This meeting takes place in a context where the restoration of security is presented as an essential condition for organizing free and credible general elections. The message is clear: before the ballot, republican order must be re-established throughout the territory. By Jean Wesley Pierre
▪︎ optimization of the deployment of mobile patrols and fixed checkpoints
▪︎ intensification of prevention and repression operations in the ten departments
▪︎ strengthening of police presence through the increase of antennas and advanced posts
▪︎ reinforced internal control of troops with visible identification of agents
▪︎ increase in targeted road control and search operations, based on reliable intelligence These actions aim for a clear objective: to restore the authority of the State and neutralize criminals, in compliance with the law. The government emphasizes the need for structured collaboration with citizens. Citizen participation, particularly through alert mechanisms in cases of kidnapping or suspicious activities, is presented as a pillar of the national strategy to combat insecurity and the surge in kidnapping cases in the country. This synergy between law enforcement, judicial authorities of the eighteen jurisdictions, and local communities aims to create a climate of trust and peace. This meeting takes place in a context where the restoration of security is presented as an essential condition for organizing free and credible general elections. The message is clear: before the ballot, republican order must be re-established throughout the territory. By Jean Wesley Pierre
