Security Services on Curaçao

Security Considerations on Curaçao

A program on Curaçao often combines stores in Punda and Otrobanda, units in shopping centers, reception posts in office buildings and posts at hotels and resorts on the south coast. On days when cruise ships dock at the cruise piers near Otrobanda, crowds in the city center increase sharply. Papiamentu is the language of daily life, Dutch and English are the business languages, and Spanish is useful in contact with visitors from the region.

The tourist high season runs from December to April, and Carnival at the start of the year changes traffic flows and occupancy in Willemstad. Curaçao usually lies outside the hurricane track, but a storm procedure remains part of the plan. Coverage plans should include relief officers, seasonal reinforcement for retail and hospitality posts and clear arrangements with the management of each shopping center or building.

• Punda
• Otrobanda
• Pietermaai
• Scharloo
• Sambil Curaçao
• Schottegatweg
• Megapier
• Mambo Beach
• Jan Thiel
• Curaçao International Airport

How Coverage Works on Curaçao

McCray designs the program, and officers follow McCray Post Orders.

Private Security Regulation on Curaçao

The licensing requirements for security officers and security companies on Curaçao are confirmed before work begins.

Locations on Curaçao

• Willemstad
• Jan Thiel
• Sint Michiel
• Barber
• Westpunt

Coverage at other locations on the island and for events is arranged on request.

Areas of Curaçao

• Curaçao

Frequently Asked Questions

What Languages Do the Officers Speak?

Officers speak Papiamentu and Dutch, and officers who speak English and, where needed, Spanish are assigned to stores, hotels and offices with international visitors. The required language level is set for each site in the Post Orders.

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