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| Thursday, 05 May 2011 11:58 | |||
 New units within the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have been created to address sex offenses and domestic violence, police integrity and border security, Commissioner Colin Farquhar announced April 28. The Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Unit will be comprised of officers who have received specialized training, and will be led by Inspector Irene Butterfield of the Criminal Investigation Division. “The formation of this unit is viewed as being long overdue as sexual offences are the second most common cause of injury for women and children next to domestic violence,” the commissioner said in a press release. “It is anticipated that this unit will assist in minimizing the trauma and distress for victims throughout the criminal justice process and reduce incidences of sexual assaults and domestic violence in the community through enforcement, education, and public awareness.” The new unit recently investigated a police officer accused of having sexual relations with a minor, resulting in the suspension of Officer Curdaro Missick. A Professional Integrity Unit has also been formed to identify, monitor and guide police behaviour through investigation and intervention. The unit will be led by Inspector Roy Russell. “The goal will be to appropriately address employee behavioural issues and to promote appropriate, timely managerial responses as soon as conduct issues are identified,” the commissioner said. The first announcement of the new unit came after two police cadets in training were fired recently when their applications were reevaluated. “Adams will research how police will partner with other governmental agencies as well as private industry and nongovernmental organizations to address issues which affect the security and economic prosperity of the islands,” the commissioner said. “This proposed Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) would be an intelligence-led, multi-disciplinary team mandated to investigate, expose, disrupt and dismantle organized criminal groups.” “IBET would be an initiative that ensures that the borders are open for trade, but closed to crime,” the commissioner said.
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