The RCIPS has announced that three members of its ranks have been promoted this month and that some news faces can now be seen at the helm of policing in two of the four policing districts.

Angelique Howell & Frank Owens

Chief Inspector Angelique Howell is now the District Commander for George Town. Chief Inspector Frank Owens, who is now the District Commander in the Sister Islands, previously held the post. Inspector Pearson Best, who previously headed up the Sister Islands policing district, is now based at the George Town Police Station.

West Bay’s District Commander is still Harlan Powery and Brad Ebanks remains the District Commander for the Eastern Districts.

Robert Scotland

Chief Inspector Robert Scotland was promoted to Detective Superintendent. Mr. Scotland is the new head of the Specialist Operations portfolio, which includes Drugs and Serious Crime Task Force, Joint Marine Unit, USG, K-9 and Air Operations Unit.

Mr. Scotland has been with the RCIPS with over 23 years’ experience, having joined the service as a cadet in 1990.

Throughout his service he has served and commanded units within both the Uniformed & District Operations, and Specialist Operations portfolios. Most recently he has been the acting Business Manager for the RCIPS. He currently serves on a number of regional law enforcement committees and is a past advisor to the board of directors of the Cayman Crime Stoppers programme.

Mr. Scotland is currently completing his Masters in Resilience at the UK Defense Academy (Cranfield University) and is married with two children.

Speaking of his promotion, Detective Superintendent Scotland said, “I look forward to serving the people of the Cayman Islands in this challenging but rewarding position. It is has always been my objective to do whatever I can to help improve public trust and confidence in the Service and in my new role I will continue to strive to accomplish this.”

Mike Cranswick

Detective Chief Inspector Mike Cranswick is now Detective Superintendent.

Mr. Cranswick joined RCIPS in October 2010 as Detective Chief Inspector (SIO – Senior Investigating Officer). Prior to this, he had 28 years policing experience with South Wales Police in the UK, the majority of that time was as a detective and SIO.

In 2008, as a Detective Inspector, he was one of a small group of UK officers who worked in Antigua alongside local officers investigating a double homicide of a honeymoon couple. Two people were subsequently convicted of their murder.

He holds a Higher National Certificate in Public Administration (Police Studies) and is married with three children.

Mr. Cranswick’ s portfolio covers Criminal Investigations, Scientific Support, Family Support Unit and Crime Administration.

“I am looking forward to dealing with the more strategic issues as it affects the RCIPS and ensuring that the Cayman Islands continues to be a safe place for both residents and visitors,” said Detective Superintendent Cranswick.

Brad Ebanks

Finally, Acting Chief Inspector Brad Ebanks has been promoted and has become substantive Chief Inspector. Mr. Ebanks will remain as Commander in the Eastern Districts.

Mr. Ebanks joined the RCIPS in 1986 and has served in a various roles in the Uniform Branch including being 2nd in command in the Sister Islands. He has served in his own district of West Bay a number of times during his career, has worked within the Financial Crimes Unit and was the Commander of the Joint Marine Unit for four years.  He is currently pursuing a course in Public Administration.

“This role will undoubtedly present new challenges; however, I embrace this opportunity to move forward and continue to ensure that we deliver what is needed by the members of our community,” he said.