Trinidad and Tobago–United States relations include Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance treaties, which have been in force since 1999. An agreement on Maritime Cooperation was signed in 1996. There are large numbers of U.S. citizens and permanent residents of Trinidadian origin living in the United States (mostly in New York and Florida), which keeps cultural ties strong. About 20,000 U.S. citizens visit Trinidad and Tobago on vacation or for business every year, and more than 4,600 American citizens are residents. Principal U.S. Embassy Officials include: The U.S. Embassy for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is located in the Capital-city Port of Spain, on the
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Administration Building was constructed at the corner of Edward and Sackville Streets the following year housing Administrative offices. During the past two decades the strength of the service has grown to 6436 officers with several new specialist Units being introduced. Trinidad and Tobago Police Service The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service or TTPS is the law enforcement agency of Trinidad and Tobago. It has been in operation for over 200 years. In 1592 the Spaniards founded the first European settlement, Trinidad's capital town San Jose de Oruna (St Joseph). The Office of the Cabildo or Town Council controlled the Police