From RCIPS

Last Thursday, 26^th January, uniform officers executed 28 court warrants in their efforts to reduce numbers of outstanding warrants and support efficient court processes. The warrants were executed throughout all districts of the Grand Cayman, and resulted in 19 arrests overall; all of them had been ordered by the court after failures to appear in either criminal or traffic cases, or unpaid traffic fines.

“Warrants are a necessary enforcement tool for the court, and we will fulfil our role as officers of the court and enforce the warrants referred to us,” said Kurt Walton, Deputy Commissioner of Police.

On average the Process Department of the RCIPS receives one hundred twenty court warrants per month, the overwhelming majority of which are traffic-related. The Process Department attempts to make contact with most subjects of warrants before dispatching patrol officers to make arrests, so that they may voluntarily visit the Detention Centre or the court to resolve their warrants. Yesterday thirteen individuals did so.

“We urge the public to handle its court business in a timely way, not only because warrant executions tax officer time, they also can be a huge inconvenience and embarrassment for the person being arrested,” added DCoP Walton.

Members of the public who wish to determine whether they have any outstanding warrants should contact the court’s office or attend the nearest police station.

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