In a release to RTC News, “The PDM says they are concerned over the recent transfer of Officers from Grand Turk to Providenciales.”
Hon Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Leader of the Opposition says, “On hearing the news of the number of Officers transferred, we wrote a letter to the Head of Police asking for a confirmation of the number among other information,” Hon Cartwright Robinson said.
She further stated their representations included that while “we understand that transfers are a normal process… , the needs in Providenciales, the desire of officers for greater exposure and the needs of the Force to make available further training. However without an indepth knowledge, it gives the perception that there is not a proper balancing.” We informed the Police Heads that we are concerned due to the spate of robberies and burglaries, the increase number of tourists on shore and other pressing issues that are brewing.
The Police has responded and informed us this decision was taken after extensive and careful consideration to our policing needs across the Turks and Caicos Islands together with the need to strengthen our presence in some areas and further stated that they wish to reassure [us] and the community of Grand Turk that the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force remains committed to providing all communities across the Islands with effective policing services 24/7.
The PDM has informed the Police that they will be making further representations on this matter.
RTC News will have more on this story as it unfolds.
