2026-02-13

A major anti-gang police training center in Morne-Casse, Nord-Est department, is nearing completion with capacity for 200 officers simultaneously. The facility is funded by the Government of Canada and spans more than six hectares with classrooms, dormitories, cafeteria, sports rooms, and recreation facilities. The first instructor training session is scheduled for the end of February 2026 with a three-week duration. These instructors will then train specialized anti-gang units in the coming months. The center is designed specifically for the formation of specialized police units, including the Anti-Gang Brigade, BOID (Departmental Intelligence and Investigation Brigade), and the Tactical Intervention Unit. This focus on specialized anti-gang capabilities addresses a critical gap in PNH capacity to conduct operations against organized criminal networks. The facility's location in the Nord-Est, outside the gang-controlled Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, provides a secure environment for training without the operational disruptions and security risks that plague the capital. Canada's funding of this facility represents one of the most tangible international contributions to Haiti's long-term security infrastructure. Unlike short-term operational support or equipment donations, the Morne-Casse center creates permanent institutional capacity for police training. The timing of its completion coincides with the expected full deployment of the Gang Suppression Force, potentially enabling parallel training tracks for Haitian police alongside international force operations. The three-week instructor training scheduled for late February is the critical next milestone. Successful completion would enable the center to begin training specialized units by March or April 2026. For stakeholders assessing security sector development, the center's operationalization would mark a shift from crisis response to institutional capacity building. However, the training infrastructure means little without sustained February 13, 2026 recruitment, retention, and operational deployment of trained units, which remain significant challenges for the PNH.