Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force

Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force
Abbreviation RTCIPF
Agency overview
Formed 1799
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction Turks and Caicos Islands, British Overseas Territories
Size 238 miles²
Population Approx 32,000
Headquarters Grand Turk Island

Sworn members 225 full-time
(plus special constables)
Agency executive
  • James Smith, Commissioner
Facilities
Stations 11
(9 community, 1 airport, 1 marine)
Website

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is the national police force of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. It is one of the oldest police forces in the world.

History

The RTCIPF was formed in 1799, when John Dunmore was appointed 'High Constable', with three 'Special Constables' appointed to assist him in maintaining law and order throughout the island group. They were named the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, and have operated ever since.[1]

Structure

The force is headed by a Commissioner of Police, and is divided into two operational divisions:[1]

  • A Division (the islands of Grand Turk, South Caicos, and Salt Cay) (3 police stations, plus the airport police post)
  • B Division (the islands of Provincials and North Caicos) (6 police stations)

The force is headed by a Commissioner, supported by a Deputy Commissioner. Each Division is headed by an Assistant Commissioner, with a Superintendent in command of each individual police station. There is also a small Tourist Police Unit reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner. The head of criminal investigation holds the rank of Detective Superintendent.

There are several specialist operational units, including a financial crime unit. There is a marine unit, equipped with inshore and ocean-going patrol vessels.[2]

Staffing

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has 225 full-time sworn police officers. In addition to this number, there are volunteer special constables, and also civilian support staff.

References

  1. 1 2 "Royal Turks and Caicos Island Police - About Us". www.tcipolice.tc. Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  2. ↑ See Turks and Caicos Islands tourist website, police page.
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