Crime
TCI Police get another approval; a Mobile Police Station is coming
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
#TurksandCaicos, November 21, 2022 – After repeated calls for mobile police stations to be procured in The Turks and Caicos the Government has awarded a contract for one to be custom-built. The approval, for an undisclosed amount of money, is yet further support being given to the Royal TCI Police, which has over the years seen its budget augmented by millions of dollars, in an effort to curb crime.
The announcement was made by the Governor’s office via recent cabinet minutes. Cabinet approved the contract on November 16th.
The Turks and Caicos is experiencing one of its bloodiest years to date in 2022 with four men shot over the weekend
and one of those men dying in hospital after being sprayed with bullets, this past Saturday, in broad daylight.
These targeted, reckless shootings have heightened calls for alternate crime fighting measures within the most affected communities. Mobile police stations were named as a potentially powerful tool by the Opposition PDM in improving police visibility.
Police and other officials have agreed.
The mobile unit was recommended as a swift and smart alternative following the sudden closure of the police stations in Five Cays and Wheeland.
With the tender process completed and a successful contractor now awarded the contract to build the station, construction is expected to begin soon.
The police and government have been quiet about the contract though. There is no announcement as yet on the timeline or what company has been approved for the project.
It is presumed the mobile station is for the island of Providenciales, which is facing local and international pressures due to the surge in gun violence; over 30 murders have been committed on Provo, for a tragically record year for killer crime.
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***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
Around 10:59 am, the Police Control Room received a call of gunshots at a location along the Millennium Highway, Providenciales.
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force were dispatched and, based on preliminary investigations, were told that the occupant (s) of a red Suzuki Swift was at a business place when another car pulled alongside it, and the occupants started shooting.
The driver of the Swift drove off while the other unidentified vehicle sped off in a separate direction. 
Officers found the Swift abandoned near Miracle Close, Blue Hills, shortly after.
Based on investigations, no injuries were reported.
This remains an active investigation.
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information or CCTV footage of the shooting that may assist the police with enquiries to contact 911, the closest police station, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and anonymously give any information.
Additionally, persons are being asked to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app.
Media Release
July 15th, 2024.
SHAIWANZO MISSICK of South Back Salina, Grand Turk, has been charged with six counts of firearm-related offences.
Missick, 30, was charged on July 13 after police officers consulted with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The offences against Missick are:
- One Count – Discharging Firearm
- One Count- Discharging Ammunition
- One Count-Possession of Firearm with intent to commit a serious offence
- Two Counts-Possession of Ammunition
- One Count –Possession of Firearm
- One Count-Possession of Controlled Drugs
- One Count- Possession of Controlled Drugs with intent to supply.
The charges against Missick came following a report made on Saturday, 29 June 2024, following a shooting incident in Breezy Brae.
Officers obtained a warrant and searched the accused’s residence based on the information received.
The RT&CIPF is asking the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information on illegal activity.
Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app from the Google Play Store or Apple Apps and share information anonymously.
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