Last week a veteran of the RCIPS for nearly 20 years assumed the role of Area Commander of the Sister Islands. Inspector Andre Tahal, who joined the RCIPS in 1997 and has a broad experience from different units in the service, is delighted to have returned to the Brac, where he has worked at different times as a police officer, but also lived before he joined the RCIPS.

“For me, coming back to Cayman Brac feels a little like going home,” said Inspector Tahal, who is originally from Guyana. “This is where I lived for three and a half years after I first came to Cayman in 1994, and is where I first fell in love with the Cayman Islands. The Brac and Little Cayman are very special places to me and I am very proud to be charged with protecting them, together with my colleagues here in the police, other law enforcement agencies, and emergency services.”

Inspector Tahal has deep experience as both a marine officer and firearms officer; throughout his RCIPS career he has served in the roles of Marine Commander and Inspector in charge of Uniform Support Group, in addition to two years as deputy commander of the West Bay district. His varied law enforcement experience provides him with the range of skills to respond to the different situations that may arise on the Sister Islands.

Above all, Inspector Tahal is looking forward to meeting the public and hearing its concerns and suggestions. “It goes without saying that I want to work with the community, and anyone who wants to meet me should come by the Cayman Brac police station or call me anytime,” said Inspector Tahal. “But I’m not waiting for the public to come to me, I also plan to be proactive. I have been out every day, letting people know that I am here and ready to work.”

Inspector Tahal urges anyone who would like to meet with him to call the Cayman Brac Police Station at 948-0331, and he is happy to meet wherever is convenient. He is holding community meetings in April on both Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, on dates to be announced, and will also be manning the RCIPS booth at the upcoming Agricultural Fair on 25 March. He is looking forward to the event, and hopes that many members of the community will stop by.