Marigot:--- The Gendarmerie plans to open a new location in Concordia as of February 13, 2012. When the new outpost is open the general public is advised to file their complaints at Concordia or at the French Quarter Brigade since the La Savane location will be closed to the public.Captain of the Gendarmerie Stephen Brunet and the heads of the substations told reporters on Tuesday at a press conference that the new location at the Spring Concordia will be open from 8am to 6pm on Monday thru Friday and on Saturdays at 8am to 12 noon then at 2pm to 6pm. While on public holidays the Concordia outpost will be open from 9am to 12 noon and at 3pm to 6pm.
The French Quarter Brigade will also be receiving the public three days per week which is Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The bureau will be open on Mondays and Fridays from 8am to 12 noon and at 2pm to 6pm while on Wednesdays they are open to the public from 2pm to 6pm.
Brunet said they made the changes to mostly accommodate the public in better way; one is to be closer to the people while offering faster service.
Members of the general public are asked to pay special attention to the new location and its opening hours since the La Savane Bureau will be closed to the general public.
