Topic: Royal Cayman Islands Police Service
North Side speeders rounded up
After getting an earful from North Side residents and eastern district MLAs about traffic problems earlier this year, police ticketed more than a dozen people during a Sunday crackdown at Rum Point.
Police: Liquor law 'inadequate' to deal with problem bars
Police say they are "restricted" in carrying out investigations at problem bars and nightclubs.
Third CAL employee arrested in human smuggling case
Another Cayman Airways employee has been arrested in connection with what authorities allege was a human smuggling operation.
Police command changes put more women in charge
Female police officers are moving up the ranks at the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Two Cayman Airways employees arrested for human smuggling
Police arrested two Cayman Airways employees Thursday on suspicion of human smuggling. Neither has been formally charged as of press time Sunday.
Two Cayman Airways employees arrested for human smuggling
Police arrested two Cayman Airways employees Thursday on
suspicion of human smuggling.
Date set for annual Hedge Funds Care benefit
Hedge Funds Care Cayman will host its 11th annual 'Open Your Heart to the Children' benefit at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman on Nov. 21.
Eight recruits join police ranks
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service welcomed eight new Caymanian recruits to its ranks.
Ganja washes ashore in East End
A package believed to contain ganja was found on the shore in Grand Cayman's East End.
The hidden costs of permanent residence applications
Unstated costs involved in applying for permanent residence can add thousands of dollars to what is an already pricey endeavor for those seeking to remain in Cayman for the rest of their lives.
Father hopes for justice in son's slaying
The father of a man who was shot in the head outside a West Bay restaurant in January says he still hopes for justice for his son following the collapse of the trial against his accused killer.
A good day for justice in Cayman
Friday, July 24, was a good day for justice in this country. On that day, the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal handed down three decisions upholding the convictions of three violent offenders, ensuring that they remain behind bars and away from the general community.
Merren can't pay US$75,000 fine
Hard times for a Caymanian businessman now locked up in the U.S.
Woman loses $50,000 to financial scam
Police issue a warning to the public after a woman lost $50,000 in a financial scam.
Conviction upheld in Bise murder case
Chad Anglin lost his appeal against conviction for the 2008 murder of Swiss banker Frederic Bise.
Police: Woman sexually assaulted in West Bay by intruder
At about 10 p.m. Thursday a man entered an apartment in the vicinity of
North West Point in West Bay and sexually assaulted the woman living
there after punching her and threatening her with a knife.
House fire in East End
Fire Services are investigating a house fire in East End.
Marine officer fined, disqualified from driving
A sergeant with the Marine Unit of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service was convicted and fined $1,215 on Monday for driving without insurance.
Police step up patrols after another indecent assault report in West Bay
Police say they are increasing patrols in West Bay after receiving another report of a woman being indecently assaulted by a cyclist, the fourth such report made by female runners or walkers in the area.
New police recruits soon to be hired
Police recruitment drive almost at an end.
Divers find handcuffs attached to cement block
Divers make a bizzare find on Seven Mile Beach.
Crime briefs
Burglary suspect arrested in West Bay; police respond to a report of shots fired in George Town.
Custody extended for shooting suspects
Two suspects in the killing of Jason Powery remained in police custody Monday.
More than 30 burglaries reported in two-week period
Police say burglars are getting busy during Cayman's summer months and urge residents to lock doors and windows.
Primary school aide charged with indecent assault
A Bodden Town teenager who worked as special support aide in the Cayman Islands government school system faces 10 charges of indecent assault on minors.
Two arrested in shooting death
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 20-year-old West Bay man in the Scranton area of central George Town on July 1.
Anti-Corruption Commission down to 2 members
The independent members on the Anti-Corruption Commission left their seats in February, leaving only two permanent members and the acting complaints commissioner to oversee corruption investigations.
At least six break-ins in Windsor Park area in two weeks
Break-ins continue to trouble the RCIPS as another spate of crimes is reported in Windsor Park.
Police looking for passersby in central George Town slaying
Police are looking for people who were walking or driving along Shedden Road on the night of July 1 when 20-year-old Jason Powery was shot and killed.
Two arrested in Powery slaying
Royal Cayman Islands Police officers arrested two men Friday, ages 23 and 28, on suspicion of murdering Jason Powery.
Police: Scammers targeting permanent residence seekers
More scams aimed at bilking permanent residence seekers out of money are flagged by the RCIPS.
Police arrest man hurt in stabbing
Police arrest a critically injured man in connection with a shooting attack in West Bay last weekend.
Fire guts Bodden Town home, cause of blaze unknown
A family home in Bodden Town was destroyed by fire Saturday night.
Webb facing extradition to US and Cayman
Cayman's Jeffrey Webb is now facing criminal charges in both of his home ports.
Charles Clifford takes top customs role
A three-year quest to find a new Collector of Customs ended this week with the appointment of attorney and former tourism minister Charles Clifford.
Financial crime chief to leave
The head of Cayman's police financial crime unit has resigned.
Prison inspection report: Police holding cells in poor state
A new detention center for police sits empty while a UK inspection report criticizes current conditions for detainees at the George Town police station.
Government IT problems widespread
Significant and widespread problems with government's IT infrastrucutre are revealed.
Rotary raffle cash stolen in home invasion
In a home invasion Friday night, three men made off with an undisclosed amount of cash raised in Rotary Sunrise's car raffle.
Police investigate Z99 van hit-and-run
Police investigate after a local radio station van smashes up two cars in a parking lot.
Police meeting residents where they are
RCIPS officers say they're getting quite a bit of feedback from the local community this week, even if all of it isn't about crime.
Bush response: Ex-governor, premier in on removal plan
Cayman's opposition leader hits back at a defamation lawsuit against him.
British Navy officers rate Cayman's marine unit
RCIPS officers undertake some advanced training with the Royal Navy.
Growing case backlog for financial regulator
Cayman's Financial Reporting Authority has seen an increase in cases and a growing backlog of suspicious financial activity reports.
Locations for police 'clinics' announced
Police 'clinics' focusing on community concerns begin next week.
Midday melee in downtown George Town
A West Bay man’s throat was slashed in a fight with the driver of another car that repeatedly rammed his vehicle in downtown George Town around lunch time.
Queen's birthday brings much-merited recognitions
Across the world, British subjects marked the official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with parades, pageantry and awards ceremonies. The celebrations had a particular added significance for those in the Cayman Islands who received special honors and recognitions.
Cayman celebrates Queen's birthday on Saturday
The official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrated on Saturday, June 13 with a parade in front of the Legislative Assembly followed by a garden reception at Government House.
Police 'clinics' seek community input
Cayman's police seek to better their public image in a series of 'community clinics.' The police service plans to host a number of
“community clinics” at various locations around Cayman during the week
of June 22-27. The meeting places are still being confirmed, but will
include supermarkets, hospital district clinics and other public places.
Baines: Government should consider seizing uninsured cars
Cayman's police commissioner suggests some tough enforcement for traffic scofflaws.
Fire chief on 'required leave'
Cayman's fire chief has been suspended pending an investigation into a hit-and-run accident.
Deputy Governor: Public safety 'number one' priority
Cayman's deputy governor says he's not getting in the way of hiring police officers.
Premier calls anti-corruption editorial 'treasonous'
Cayman's premier accuses the publisher of the Cayman Compass newspaper of crimes against the state over an editorial.
'Acting' chiefs and unfilled jobs mount in civil service
The Cayman Islands civil service is having quite a time trying to fill various government jobs at both the top and within the rank and file.
Bureaucrats' meddling with public safety puts Cayman at risk
As the old saying goes, “There’s never a cop around when you need one.” Here in the Cayman Islands, now we know why: Because the government won't allow Police Commissioner David Baines to hire the officers he needs.
Police host children's fun day with church
Youngsters who dream of becoming a police officer had a chance to hop into a police car and police boat during a day of fun hosted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Royal Navy team will train Cayman police
An international maritime training team from the Royal Navy will be in Cayman next month to conduct a series of training courses.
Trial set for officers accused of taser assault
A January 2016 trial date has been set for two police officers accused of common assault involving a taser.
'Tall challenge' to hire more Caymanians
Cayman's civil service is about three-fourths local hires, but increasing that number further will prove a "challenge."
Teen arrested over imitation firearm on school bus
A 15-year-old student at John Gray High School has been arrested for alleged possession of an imitation firearm, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has confirmed.
55-foot cruiser runs aground on Brac reef
A fishing boat ran aground after apparently breaking free from its mooring Sunday.
More women report being assaulted by cyclist
More women have come forward to report to police that they have been victims of indecent assaults by a cyclist in West Bay.
Painting brings back cherished memories
Emily Seymour has a keepsake that has quite the tale to tell. Officers from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service recently presented the 83-year-old Caymanian with a painting of the old downtown police station – the place where she was born.
Court orders round 3 of Tempura records battle
The quest for Operation Tempura records enters what's likely to be the third stage of a court battle.
Scathing Fire Service report says department is top heavy with senior officers
Massive deficiencies in the Cayman Islands Fire Service, discovered more than a year ago, are finally revealed to the public.
Red Cross gala features Rod Stewart tribute artist
Rod Stewart tribute artist Doug Varty will rock the Cayman Islands Red Cross gala on May 9.
Overall crime down, speeding tickets up
Overall crime in the Cayman Islands is headed down so far this year, but traffic offenses are on the rise.
Third liquor store robbed in week
Another Grand Cayman liquor store is hit in a pre-closing time robbery.
West Bay Road to close for Batabano parade
On Saturday, West Bay Road will be closed to the motoring public between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. while the annual Batabano carnival parade is under way, police advise.
Concern rises over pay inequity in public sector
Government is facing increasing dissatisfaction over pay and conditions with salary inequality blamed for driving talented employees out of the public sector.
Police recruitment drive ends Thursday
The month-long recruitment drive for new police recruits ends Thursday. More than 100 have applied so far.
Forbidden treasure a frequent find on Cayman's beaches
Several million dollars worth of cocaine and ganja have washed up on Cayman’s beaches over the past two-and-a half years.
