Addressing crime through prevention and detection

As well as executing a number of operations to deal
with criminals head on the RCIPS is also initiating
crime prevention programmes. PC Pompey, the beat
officer for Windsor Park and PC Spence, give advice to
residents on how to properly secure their houses
from burglars

Tuesday,  June 28, 2005

Despite the recent allegations of low morale and shortage of officers the Royal Cayman Islands Police has been working round the clock. According to the Police Media Liaison Officer, Maria McLean, during the past month the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has conducted a number of pro-active policing initiatives which have led to a number of people being charged with offences ranging from attempted murder, burglary and handling stolen goods. 

Officers from Specialist Support Operations, West Bay Police Station, Bodden Town, George Town and the Serious Crime Unit were all involved in several pre-planned operations aimed at systematically reducing criminal activity within the community. 

In the West Bay district, people have been arrested and charged with numerous crimes and over 15 recent reported burglaries have been investigated and detected.

Subsequent investigations have also led to the recovery of several items of stolen property. Pro-active operations in the outer districts have also met with success. Over 12 reported burglaries have been detected and suspected offenders have been charged with offences of burglary, handling stolen goods, criminal trespass and being in possession of an offensive weapon.

In the George Town district uniformed officers, assisted by the K9 Unit, apprehended a suspect who was unlawfully on the premises of Blackbeard’s Liquor Store on Crewe Road during the early hours of Tuesday 31 May. The man has now been charged and will appear in court at a later date.

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service would like to remind all residents that there are several preventative measures that can be taken to help reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime. 

Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place such as under the doormat or in a flower pot - a thief will look there first.

Make your home more secure in order to make it difficult for the burglar to get in. Look at your home through the burglar’s eyes - are there places where they could break in unseen? If so, make these places more secure. Address the problem.

Be a good neighbor. If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your neighborhood call the police.

Complexes and small streets are advised to hold regular meetings amongst themselves. Collect telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of neighbours in order to keep each other informed of all occurrences that take place in the community.

Beat officers from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Community Policing Department can be contacted at any time for crime prevention advice. They are located in every district and are also available assist the community with Neighborhood Watch Schemes. Listed below are contact numbers for Beat Officers.

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