Governor for the Turks and Caicos Islands Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam on Monday, February 12, sworn in Christopher Eyre as Interim Acting Commissioner of Police.
Eyre has taken over the post from Deputy Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams, who assumed the role in the twilight of 2023, when former Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting demitted office.
A commissioner of police for these islands has already been appointed in the person of e Edvin Martin, former commissioner of police for Grenada. Martin was scheduled to take up the reins of the local police force in February, but he will now assume the role in May.
The oath of Eyre’s swearing-in ceremony was administered by Governor Daniel-Selvaratnam at the Police Headquarters, Airport Road, Providenciales, and witnessed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams, Assistant Commissioners of Police Kendall Grant, Darron Williams and Mat Newton.
Superintendents of Police Dwight Gardiner and Willet Harvey were also present. Following the brief ceremony, acting Commissioner Eyre met with the officers of Division B at the Ethel Ingham Centre.
Acting Commissioner Eyre expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Force temporarily and vowed to work tirelessly to ensure the well-being and safety of all within the TCI.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead and serve,” he was quoted as saying. “I look forward to collaborating with the Force Executive and community stakeholders to address emerging challenges and uphold the principles of justice.
“I am deeply committed to serving our community with integrity, transparency, accountability and dedication while upholding the rule of law and fostering trust between law enforcement and the community.”
According to a release from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Eyre has 37 years of experience as a police officer, including 18 years as Assistant Chief Constable Rank and above. His final role in UK policing was as Chief Constable (Commissioner equivalent) of Nottinghamshire Police.
During his career, Eyre led the operational response to terrorist attacks, riots, major demonstrations, international criminal investigations and sensitive covert operations.
In his last post, Eyre led the British Overseas Territory Police Force in the Sovereign Base Area of Cyprus.
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