Topic: David Baines
Governor: Use the police to police
Cayman's governor says the police should be used to fight crime on the streets, not to handle bureaucratic licensing functions.
Protecting our priceless right of privacy
Privacy rights are under assault, around the world and in Cayman.
Baraud gets bold for Olympians
Funds for Olympic athletes will be raised with another fun-filled event this weekend.
The politics of personality
The North Side and East End lawmakers may have more success with reasonable proposals if they acted more reasonably.
Editorial: Cayman's crime wave: Don't blame Baines
The recent surge in crime is not the police commissioner's fault.
Police: Funding for marine patrol slashed
Funding for the police marine unit and other areas of the RCIPS comes under scrutiny.
Police: Murder cases not gang warfare
Local police say there appears to be no connection, or any particular gang affiliation, in three recent homicides.
Anti-Corruption Commission may get own investigators
Cayman's efforts to stem public corruption may have a fighting chance in the new government budget.
Legislators meet on crime spree
Add another armed robbery to the tally, as a central George Town pizza delivery shop was hit by two suspects Wednesday night.
Human rights prompt new police jail cells
The modular buildings will be able to hold up to 24 police prisoners.
Editorial for September 27: Cayman jails: In conflict with our Constitution
New police cells a step in the right direction.
Nation Building Fund payments investigated
Police have confirmed that local authorities are conducting an investigation into more than CI$50,000 received by a Cayman Islands resident from the former United Democratic Party government’s Nation Building Fund.
Services learn about domestic violence
Family Resource Centre host workshop on domestic violence intervention with frontline professionals
Editorial for September 9: Who should police the police?
The current government appears poised to propose amendments to the Police Law that would create a Police Public Complaints Commission, in effect a civilian panel that would investigate charges of police misconduct or misbehavior.
Civilian group may hear police complaints
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service will soon have a civilian watchdog group looking over its shoulder.
Hapless thief runs into top cop Baines
A hapless shoplifter got more than he bargained for when he ran into the commissioner of police as he tried to make his getaway.
Editorial for 12 August: On JPs, expertise, and the issuance of warrants
A recurring issue with the issuance of warrants should be of concern to those charged with administering justice in our country.
Rounds of farewells for Taylors
Among the parting gifts given to Governor Duncan Taylor during his recent round of farewells was a cow cod, handed to him by Police Commissioner David Baines.
Editorial for August 2: Watchdogs need teeth
While legislation is pending, the commission that polices standards in public life remains toothless.
Woman offered $3,000 over ‘unlawful’ arrest
The Crown offers $3,000 to a woman whose home and car were unlawfully searched last year.
Financial backing key to fighting corruption
Anti-corruption commissions need proper financial backing and true independence as well as public support to be effective, former UK attorney general Baroness Patricia Scotland has warned.
Editorial for 08 July: 'Crime creep': Let's stop it right now
Cayman appears to have a growing and troubling tolerance of intolerable behaviour.
Aboriginal concepts aiding Cayman’s war on gangs
The story of the Maskwaci Cree, a small aboriginal community in Canada, and its fight against gang violence is being used as an example of how Caymanian authorities can deal with similar issues.
Burglars go for bling
Cayman's burglars seem to have a penchant for jewellery these days.
Police watchful over gang tensions
Gang tensions are still simmering beneath the surface on the streets of Grand Cayman nearly two years after a series of tit-for-tat murders rocked the island.
Editorial for 26 June: It ain't the money, honey
Investigation into Hassan Syed isn't going anywhere.
Auditor: ‘Write off’ Syed debt
UCCI may 'write off' $200,000 in losses from a former school president's tenure.
Bridger: I’m being ‘hindered’ by legal system
Martin Bridger says he's being prevented from telling "the truth" about the Operation Tempura corruption probe.
Governor sends Tempura back to RCIPS
The governor punts on another investigation into Operation Tempura.
Police agree to investigate 2012 arrest of Frank McField
A former lawmaker's arrest could bring more legal trouble for local police.
Police recruit children for ‘Be a Cop’ programme
Several youngsters are spending the day with the RCIPS to learn about policing.
Hurricane response team prepared for worst
Emergency services and government heads have been urged to ensure their disaster plans are finalized in anticipation of an active hurricane season.
Crown prosecutors to review case after warrant tossed
Local prosecutors pursue an ICT offence case against a local woman after their search warrants are ruled 'unlawful'.
Local observer won’t forget elections 2013
As a domestic observer, Carol Winker was able to watch proceedings in 17 different polling stations on Election Day.
Commissioner Baines responds to conviction
Police Commissioner David Baines welcomed the conviction of Patricia Webster..
‘Unlawful’ search warrant will cost Cayman
Another criminal search warrant tossed out of court on grounds that it was 'unlawful'.
Politicians will have more say on crime
Local elected officials will have more say over the police budget next year.
Official: Public sector should embrace transparency
Karin Thompson, chairwoman of the Standards in Public Life Commission, has urged public servants in the Cayman Islands to be mindful of the fine line between their public and private lives and also to embrace transparency in their respective government agencies.
Ex-auditor general: Corruption ‘endemic’ in Cayman
Dan Duguay, the former auditor general of the Cayman Islands, said corruption is a widespread problem that impacts the perception of Cayman among international investors.
Editorial for 10 May: False impression of open government
The Cayman Islands is absolutely great at putting on appearances.
Baines named president of Caribbean police association
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Commissioner David Baines has been named president of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police at a conference in Bermuda, according to news reports from the Atlantic territory.
MLAs left out on top cop’s contract
Cayman's top cop has a new contract, without the benefit of the job being advertised or MLAs being advised.
Editorial for 29 April: Give support to the police
The Caymanian public must support our police.
Police officer files a formal complaint against top cops
A police inspector has filed a complaint with the governor against two of his bosses.
Cop booted after 26 years
A veteran cop disputes his forced retirement in court.
Cop claims assaults, bullying
More lawsuits filed against the RCIPS commissioner over officer disciplinary cases.
Police watching election closely
Local police are on the look-out for vote buying in the upcoming general election.
Treating only for Halloween
Neither candidates nor voters should give or seek favours. It would appear that long gone are the days when voters can count on a
new refrigerator, washing machine or frozen turkey at election time.
After-school programme needs funds
An after-school programme that caters to 1,400 children five-days-a-week is under threat unless new funding can be found.
CoP: ‘Low value’ food allowed at political meetings
'Treating' offences under the Cayman Islands Elections Law come down to common sense, according to the RCIPS.
Digging for truth
Since my return from the Cayman Islands there has been a concerted
campaign by the establishment to keep the truth about what happened
during Operation Tempura from the public.
Miller denies wrongdoing
Northside MLA Ezzard Miller has denied any wrongdoing in connection with an allegation about his conduct during his time as chairman of the work permit board.
Watchdogs need teeth for conflicts
Legal changes are required to weed out the appearance of favouritism and corruption on public boards, two standards watchdogs have warned.
Mac calls foul on charges
Former Premier McKeeva Bush's United Democratic Party vowed to stand behind its leader this week after police charged him on 11 counts, including corruption-related and theft offences.
Watchdogs need teeth for conflicts
Legal changes are required to weed out the appearance of favouritism and corruption on public boards, two standards watchdogs have warned.
Woman pleads guilty to misconduct in public office
Patricia Monique Webster is scheduled for sentencing on 7 May after pleading guilty to two counts of misconduct in public office.
Cop’s demotion will cost police service
An police officer's demotion proves costly for the RCIPS.
Demoted cop gets rank, pay back
A demoted RCIPS Inspector wins back his shield, along with significant back pay.
Association: Officers can’t get ‘fair trial’
Serious police discipline cases should be decided by someone else, the RCIPS officers' association says.
Burglaries major concern in NS
North Side residents met with senior police officers on Wednesday to discuss burglary prevention and detection along with other district policing concerns.
Fun on wheels for ‘board’ kids
More youngsters are getting involved with skateboarding thanks to a partnership between police and the Department of Education.
‘Protected witness’ kept in dark cell
Jail facilities run by local police are found to be seriously deficient.
Taser 'stun guns' on the street
Specially-trained RCIPS officers are now going armed with a 50,000-volt shock weapon.
The Ultimate Dinner Party delivers deliciousness
Camana Bay hosted the Ultimate Dinner Party as part of Cayman Cookout 2013.
Police to start using Tasers Monday
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service will begin deploying Taser electric shock weapons to subdue violent suspects.
Bush: ‘Minority government’ is unconstitutional
Is Cayman's new 'minority government' legal? Former Premier McKeeva Bush raises the question.
Crisis in government
The fate of the United Democratic Party government hung in the balance over the weekend.
Commissioner denies rumours
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Commissioner David Baines denies driving drunk.
Premier ‘I shall not be resigning’
Embattled Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush says he's staying in office in the wake of a corruption probe.
Editorial for 14 December: A worst-case scenario
The investigation into the premier is a worst-case scenario for the Cayman Islands.
Premier released on bail until Feb.
Premier Bush released on bail, but investigators said their case against him is still "very active".
Premier Bush arrested
Update 2.15pm:
Premier McKeeva Bush has been released on police bail following a
number of interviews with Royal Cayman Islands Police Financial Crime
Unit officers.
