Cayman Islands Governor Stuart Jack has announced the appointment of Mr James Smith as Acting Commissioner of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service to take over from David George, who leaves the Cayman Islands Tuesday.
Mr Smith will take up his post on Monday 1 December.
Mr Smith comes with over 35 years policing experience during which time he has led internal and external enquiries; commanded responses to significant international events, including in the Command Team for the July 2005 London terrorist bombings, and has wide policing experience in a variety of countries and jurisdictions. He spent 30 years rising through the police ranks in Scotland, then became a Commander in the Metropolitan Police Service before becoming Deputy Chief Constable of the UK’s Civil Nuclear Constabulary from 2006-2008.
“I am honoured that His Excellency the Governor has invited me to lead the RCIPS at such a critical point and am hopeful that in the coming months I will provide stability, clear direction and strong leadership to the police service. I look forward to working with members of the government, partner agencies and the citizens of the Cayman Islands,” Mr. Smith said.
Mr Smith is expected to spend 6 months as Acting Commissioner.
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