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Police Honour Retired Officers and Reach Out to Community in Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos, April 23, 2026 – Moments of reflection, laughter and service came together in Grand Turk on April 13 as officers of
Officers attached to the Grand Turk Police Station visited several former members of the Force, creating a day filled with nostalgia as the retirees shared memories of their years in uniform. The exchanges were warm and heartfelt, with many expressing appreciation for being remembered and recognised for their contributions to national service.
Among those visited was retired Superintendent Ralph Doughty, noted for his role in establishing the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Cricket Team. The team also paid visits to former Sergeant Conrad Thomas, former Inspector Benjamin Harvey, Corporal Leroy King, Sergeant George Worrell, Superintendent Marc Henry and Acting Inspector Tomiko Glinton.
The visiting group included Inspector Jeremy Jones, Sergeants Kavin Mars and Aquina Martin, and Constable Hussein Higgs. During the
The day extended beyond honouring past officers. Welfare checks were also carried out for elderly residents in the community, including Yvonne Lightbourne, Pastor Mary Forbes and Edith Mesa, as officers continued efforts to support and engage with vulnerable groups.
Meanwhile, in a parallel outreach effort, Constables Jeffrey Castillo and Demi Alexis visited the Ona Glinton Primary School, where they led a “Good Touch, Bad Touch” awareness session for children aged four to seven, focusing on personal safety and protection.
The initiative highlights the Force’s continued commitment to community policing—bridging generations of service while maintaining a visible and supportive presence across Grand Turk.
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