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TCI National Security Council Meeting
#Providenciales, July 20, 2018 – Turks and Caicos – His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, and the Hon. Premier, Mrs Sharlene 
Cartwright Robinson, co-chaired a meeting of the TCI National Security Council (NSC) on Monday, 16 July 2018, at the Hon. Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales.
In attendance as members of the NSC were Her Excellency the Deputy Governor and the Commissioner of Police. The Hon. Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication attended the meeting to cover matters concerning his Ministry. The new Superintendent of HM Prison also attended the meeting to brief the NSC on his first impressions of HM Prison since taking up his appointment in May. The Hon. Attorney-General joined the meeting by teleconference.
At this meeting the NSC:
- Received up-dates from the Commissioner of Police on:
– The latest crime statistics for the period April-June 2018 which showed that overall crime figures for the first quarter of the year were at broadly the same levels as the same period in 2017;
– Major projects coming on stream including a new 911 system which would be operated from a new 911 Centre as well as the digitisation of police radios on Providenciales to provide better communication coverage. The RTCIPF plan to roll out digitisation more widely to improve communication across the other islands;
– New equipment being deployed by RTCIPF officers and the armed response and tactical teams;
– The introduction of breathalyser testing in TCI from 1 July 2018 including initial findings and results;
– A new child safeguarding facility which would be shared with the Departments for Social Development and Education to improve cross-government efforts to protect children. The Commissioner also reported on the work that the RTCIPF had done on child safeguarding with the National Crime Agency from the UK and on a bid for additional funding from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF);
– Co-operation between the RTCIPF and the Miami Beach Police including on training, equipment supplies and DNA profiling;
– Plans to address a recent spike in the number of reported gun crimes including improved investigative techniques by the RTCIPF and working with Crime Stoppers and the public to report information on illegal weapons. The Hon. Premier called for a new approach to working with youth to get guns off the streets.
- Received a report from the Superintendent of HM Prison on his initial impressions of conditions at the prison since taking up his appointment in May. The Superintendent outlined the myriad challenges facing the prison. The Hon. Minister for Home Affairs reported that he had recently visited the prison and that his Ministry would be addressing the problems including working with the private sector to introduce measures to support the work of the prison staff and improve security. His Excellency the Governor expressed his thanks to all those working at the prison in difficult circumstances.
- The Hon. Premier reported that the TCI Government would commence talks soon with the Government of the Bahamas on possible co-operation to tackle the problem of illegal sloops from Haiti. The Hon. Premier also reported that she had received the report of the UK Border
Force delegation who had been in TCI recently to carry out an assessment of TCI’s needs to combat illegal migration. The recommendations in the report were currently under consideration but were broadly in line with existing TCIG’s thinking and several were already being implemented.
- Received an up-date from the Hon. Premier on the political situation and unrest in Haiti which the Hon. Deputy Premier was monitoring and assessing the possible implications for TCI.
- Was informed by Her Excellency the Deputy Governor of reports of incidents of illegal poaching in Bahamian waters and on the implications of similar activity occurring in TCI and the need for a cross-government response to deal with illegal poaching.
Release: TCIG
Turks and Caicos, October 14, 2025 – Police patrols across the Turks and Caicos Islands are set to be significantly strengthened following the commissioning of ten new purpose-built vehicles for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF).The vehicles — officially blessed during a ceremony at the Albert Grant Sr. Police Headquarters in Providenciales — represent a major addition to the Force’s ground assets and a tangible step toward improving national security and public confidence.
Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick, and Deputy
Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams joined members of Cabinet and the Police Executive to mark the occasion. The event also featured the blessing of the vehicles by Pastor Wilbert Jennings, symbolizing protection and readiness as they enter service across the islands.
Commissioner of Police Mr. Fitz Bailey described the new vehicles as critical tools for enhancing operational response and restoring morale among officers who have long faced mechanical challenges with an aging fleet. “The importance of having these vehicles is a plus for the communities we serve,” Bailey said. “They are purpose-built and will inspire confidence, improve morale among officers, and generate greater public respect.”
He added that some of the Force’s existing vehicles were “in deplorable condition,” commending officers for maintaining professionalism despite those constraints.
“These new assets will have a direct impact on our operational initiatives. It is now important that we adhere to a strict regime of inspection and maintenance to ensure they remain in optimal condition and are not abused,” the Commissioner emphasized.
Governor Daniel-Selvaratnam and Premier Misick both commended the men and women of the RTCIPF for their service and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening policing capacity across the nation.
The new fleet forms part of the government’s ongoing strategy to modernize the police force and support law enforcement in tackling crime, ensuring public safety, and improving visibility in communities.
As these new vehicles are deployed across Providenciales, Grand Turk, and the family islands, the RTCIPF says residents can expect increased patrol presence and faster response times — a visible sign of the Force’s continued effort to keep the Turks and Caicos Islands safe.
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