Fighting crime on the island of Grand Turk has been somewhat difficult without the proper resources… That battle is now over yesterday December 15th, Three brand new, fully equipped Dodge Sports Utility Vehicles were handed over to officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force in the nation’s capital.
The acquisition of these new vehicles will assist in increasing police patrols, and visibility within the communities of Grand Turk, and also allow for a faster response time to emergencies.
And keeping with the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force…..After a couple of years of hiatus, this morning at 9 am was the return of the Commissioner’s Parade…
17 new recruits were in attendance to watch the festivities, preparing them for their future roles. They will also be attending training early 2023.
The Premier Hon. Charles Washington Missick in an effort to combat crime and provide the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police with the necessary resources needed to perform, handed the keys of a brand new heavy-duty armored vehicle to the Commissioner of Police – Trevor Botting.
A surprise was delivered to the downtown ballpark this morning to the Commissioner and staff of the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force. A black police jeep with blue and red lights
embedded in the front grill, and dark-tinted windows pulled up just before the Commissioner addressed the crowd.
Officers opened the door to reveal Officer Garnet Jolly Jr, returninghome after receiving treatment for a gunshot wound he received to his right hand during an operation on October 2nd, 2022.
Clapping and screaming could be heard, and tears of joy could be seen on the faces of high-ranking police officials, government officials, and fellow staff members of the force.
Awards in the form of certificates of bravery were distributed to three officers: Anton Ferguson, Christopher O’Neil, and Garnet Jolly Jr. for their efforts in the line of duty.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Rodney Adams, was awarded a token of appreciation to the officers of the Royal Bahamian Police Force and Assistant Commissioner Kendall Straun, for the assistance provided to the RTCIPF in creating a safer Turks and Caicos.
Officers began the parade with the band leading the procession, followed by high-ranking police officials and all other members of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands police force. Leading the parade, Superintendent Dwight Gardiner, had all officers in the correct formation for the walk-through of the Commissioner and senior police team. During his walk through Commissioner Botting inspected all police officers participating, stopping to greet a few specifically. An award would be presented to the officer with the best turnout at the event, delivered to Jerry Seide.
Awards were also presented to Civilian Band members for their continued and consistent support, and also to members of the a community for their support; Edith Cox from Graceway IGA,Todd Foss from Grace Bay Car rentals, Alexandra Bovell from Inter Caribbean, Edwin Dickenson from Olympic Construction. And the Governor, His Excellency Nigel Dakin presented
officers with the Long Service Awards….Assistant Superintendent Drexel Porter – 25 years with the force, Inspector Ensa Wilson 18 years Sgt Lavern Seymour 18 years, Sgt Latoya Rigby 18 years, Sgt Glenroy Mitchell 25 years and Sgt Kevin Clarke 18 years
We at RTC 89.1fm would like to thank the officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force for the work in which they do day in and day out to make our communities safe and provide service with pride and integrity.
