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Cayman: Aerial Survey Enhances Geospatial Understanding

The Ministry of District Administration and Lands is pleased to announce the completion and release of the updated Aerial Photography layer for the Cayman Islands in 2023. The project, overseen by Chief Surveyor-Darren Kelly, was executed by the Department of…

Police Investigate Wounding in Cayman Brac

From RCIPS Shortly before 12PM on Saturday, 27 January, officers in Cayman Brac responded to a report that a man had attended the Faith Hospital with a stab wound to the chest. Officers conducted inquiries and determined that the man…

Cayman: Police Warn Against Fake Email Purporting to be From the RCIPS

From RCIPS The RCIPS’ Digital Forensic Hub are aware that emails have been circulating in the public purportedly from former Commissioner Derek Byrne. These emails stated that the recipient is experiencing banking issues and provides an attachment to be viewed…

RCIPS, CBC and International Partners locate man wanted for Murder in Jamaica

From RCIPS On Monday 6 November RCIPS were alerted by regional law enforcement partners in Jamaica, about a male visiting the Cayman Islands who is wanted on Suspicion of Murder in Jamaica. RCIPS, in collaboration with our partners at CBC…

RCIPS arrests four Recidivist Offenders related to vehicle thefts

From RCIPS In ongoing efforts to target the recent rise in thefts from vehicles, police arrested two men connected to these incidents on Thursday, 29 September and a further two men on Monday, 2 October as part of targeted operations….

RCIPS inform public of theft of 76 air conditioning units

Around 1:00PM Thursday 24 August, police responded to a report of theft of 76 white ‘Comfort Star’ split air conditioning units. The units were individually boxed and stored in two padlocked containers located on a vacant lot on Up The…

RCIPS warns against sophisticated Global Investment/Romance Scam utilising virtual currency

From RCIPS The RCIPS is warning the public about a Global Investment / Romance Scam known widely as “Pig-Butchering”, a sophisticated scam operated by overseas criminal groups targeting victims in the Cayman Islands. The scam is a type of fraud…

Women in Policing

Cayman: RCIPS launches its Women in Policing Network From RCIPS On Tuesday 18 July, the RCIPS, hosted by Her Excellency the Governor, Jane Owen, launched the Women in Policing Network (WiPN). The event was held at the Her Excellency the…

The Police Service Commission announces the appointment of Commissioner of Police-Designate for the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service

Police Commissioner Kurt Walton Following an open recruitment process, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of Deputy Police Commissioner Kurt Walton as Police Commissioner-Designate, for the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS). As Commissioner of Police, Mr….

RCIPS advise of recent increase of vehicle break in and thefts

Police are investigating a number of incidents in recent weeks, where vehicle windows have been smashed and items stolen.  Commonly stolen items include tools, electronics and money. Many incidents are opportunistic, where thieves have taken advantage of access to unlocked…