The Governor, Premier, Police Commissioner, Minister for Border Control and Attorney General held their fifth meeting of the National Security Council on Tuesday 26 July. They agreed to recommend to Cabinet an RFP as soon as possible for the first phase of closed circuit television cameras in Providenciales and Grand Turk. They noted the value of systems in other jurisdictions, and proposed that a steering group be formed as soon as possible, chaired by the Director of the Premier’s Office, to take forward proposals, including considering possible private sector collaboration. They noted that it would be necessary for the AG to consider the need for some data protection legislation.
Members of the Council also discussed the radar detection centre, and the need to collaborate with the RTCI Police Force, especially after the acquisition of new high-speed vessels, and possibly drones, for the protection of TCI’s borders. The Council agreed to recommend to Cabinet that, to ensure as effective a detection unit as possible, members of the existing team should be transferred to become members of the Police staff under the direction of the Commissioner once the appropriate administrative steps have been taken.
The Council will invite members of the wider NSC Advisory Group to a meeting soon in Providenciales.
