The Cayman Islands new Acting Police Commissioner is a former high-ranking member of a special United Kingdom security force that has responsibility for protecting nuclear-licensed production sites and safeguarding the transfer of nuclear materials.
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The Civil Nuclear Constabulary, where James Smith has served as deputy chief constable for the last two years, is a relatively new policing force that was created by the UK’s 2004 Energy Act.
According to Governor Stuart Jack’s office, Mr. Smith recently retired from the constabulary.
A UK newspaper reported in August that the Civil Nuclear Constabulary was set to undergo an expansion that would have included placing armed patrols at key infrastructure areas around Britain, including power stations, communications network sites, gas pipelines, ports and airports.
By mid-2008, the Civil Nuclear Constabulary was believed to have some 800 members on its force, many of which routinely carry firearms. The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has about 340-350 officers.
The current head of the force, Chief Constable Richard Thompson, has served as a counter-terrorism expert for the UK in Iraq.
Mr. Smith has his share of experience in responding to terrorist acts as well, being one of the commanders involved in the UK Metropolitan Police force’s deployment during the 2005 London subway bombings.
The majority of his 35-year law enforcement career was spent in Scotland before the move to the UK Met and then to the nuclear constabulary.
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