COCKBURN TOWN, Turks and CAICOS ISLANDS, CMC -A Grenadian nationwide will take up the appointment of police commissioner within the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in February subsequent yr, the Governor of the British Abroad Territory, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam introduced on Monday.
She stated Edvin Martin was appointed to move the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Drive (RTCIPF) following a rigorous open recruitment marketing campaign that included a stakeholder panel, a separate neighborhood panel, and session with Premier Charles Washington Misick.
“Following a aggressive recruitment course of, I’ve appointed Mr. Edvin Martin as the subsequent Commissioner of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Drive. Mr. Martin brings a strong set of management abilities and regional operational expertise, having led the Royal Grenada Police Drive.
“With a distinguished profession and dedication to public security, I’m assured that Mr. Martin will lead our pressure with integrity, innovation, and a agency deal with constructing belief with communities throughout our islands,” the Governor stated, thanking outgoing Commissioner Trevor Botting “for his devoted service …during the last six years”.
Martin stated that he was excited at accepting “this prestigious place” and was trying ahead “with optimism to main the women and men of the RTCIPF in confronting the legislation enforcement challenges and making use of sensible, proactive methods to make sure the security and safety of all residents and guests to the shores of Turks and Caicos Islands.”
“I’m honored to take ahead this super alternative to serve the individuals of this stunning nation by main the police pressure into an period of recent policing. I’m absolutely conscious of the dynamic, complicated, numerous, and multi-dimensional nature of the native and international criminogenic setting.”
Martin stated that this period calls for a police pressure that should guarantee security and safety by working collaboratively with colleague officers and stakeholders to make sure that communities are freed from the worry of crime.
“Be assured, I’m dedicated to delivering on this intention,” stated Martin, who, till June this yr, headed the Royal Grenada Police Drive.
He served in that position for 5 years and within the police pressure for 37 years. He presently leads the CARICOM Crime Gun Intelligence Unit as a part of the CARICOM Implementation Company for Crime and Safety.
He’s a former president of the Affiliation of Caribbean Commissioners of Police and obtained an MSc in Criminology and Prison Justice from Durham College in 2016.
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