The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service announced that two of its members, Chief Inspector Dian Dyer-Alexander and Police Constable Donville Myers, were recognised on 29 April by the British Overseas Territories Women in Policing Network for their exceptional contributions to the service and the community.
Dyer-Alexander was nominated for the ‘Outstanding Contribution Award’, which honours individuals who have significantly supported, promoted and enhanced policing within their organisation.
In a press release, the RCIPS said, “Dyer-Alexander is being celebrated for her strength during major and critical incidents and her tireless work as a member of the Police Welfare Committee. Known as a champion for staff across the service, she has been instrumental in improving facilities and providing essential support to colleagues in need. Her dedication to the mentorship and development of young policewomen continues to drive positive cultural change within the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.”
Myers has been nominated for the ‘HeForShe Award’, a category that acknowledges the vital role men play in increasing female representation in leadership and improving how policing is delivered to women in the community.
Myers is being recognised for his significant impact both within the service and through his community outreach. Most notably, he led the development of the R.I.S.E Programme at John Gray High School, which has recently expanded to Clifton Hunter High School. The programme empowers young women by teaching them etiquette and essential life skills, fostering a new generation of leaders – some of whom may one day follow in his footsteps as future police officers.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Rob Atkin congratulated the nominees and expressed his pride, stating: “Their work exemplifies the values of the RCIPS. CI Dyer-Alexander’s leadership and commitment to staff welfare are second to none, and PC Myers’ dedication to mentoring the young women of our community through the R.I.S.E programme is truly inspiring. They are both outstanding ambassadors for the Cayman Islands on the regional stage, and even more so as police representatives of the RCIPS.”
The British Overseas Territories Women in Policing Network aims to support and connect women in policing across all British Overseas Territories, fostering an environment of equality, mentorship and professional excellence. The RCIPS has featured in this awards programme for the second time since the RCIPS Women in Policing Network was developed in the Cayman Islands in May 2022.
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