Sergeant Kensley Hamblett (February 1964 – October 2009)
Kensley Charles Hamblett was born on February 12th 1964 to proud parents, James Williams Daniel and Merilline Hamblett. Family and friends welcomed Hamblett to the tiny village of Layou, St Vincent. It was here he began his life’s journey.
Sgt Hamblett joined the Beat and Patrol section of the force on December 19th 1988, where he served as a Constable prior to being promoted to acting Police Corporal on April 1st 1992. He was later confirmed in this post on August 10th, 1993. Being the enthusiastic individual we all knew Sgt Hamblet to be, he aspired for a higher rank within the force and was considered an acting Sergeant position on January 1st, 2001 and was confirmed as Sergeant on October 1st 2003. This rank is held until his death.
Throughout his career as a Law Enforcement Officer with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Sgt Hamblet had the opportunity to attend numerous courses, seminars, workshops and other training sessions that made him a more effective and efficient officer. This training equipped him to work in various departments within the Force. His impressive bilingual skills also landed him the position of Force interpreter. He always gave his best to ensure that his tasks were completed with great satisfaction.
Sgt Hamblett had many friends and associates. He left a lasting impression on anyone he met. he was always jovial and had a kind word of encouragement to give. Not only was he a dedicated officer but he was a friend, co-worker, brother, counselor and father who was loved by all who came into contact with him. he was known for his independent spirit, Meticulous dressing, his articulate speaking and his strong love for God.
Prince Smith (April 1979 – January 2005)
Biography to be updated.
John Alexander Sutton (November 23, 1958 – February 23, 2002)
John Alexander Sutton was born on November 23rd 1958 to proud parents Franscillia and Enos Sutton in the tiny village of Chester Cottage, St Vincent. John receied his early education at Byrea Government School. Upon completion, he entered the Teachers’s Training College for three years, after which, he taught at the Byrea Government School for five years.
In September 1980, he decided on a change of career and answered a call to join the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, migrating to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the process. In 1981, he completed his initial Police Training at the Regional Police College in Barbados. John remained in the profession of his choice, moving up the ranks to Inspector at the time of his death.
Inspector John Alexander Sutton was a courageous, dedicated and hardworking police officer, who refused to compromise his integrity and resolute, but was fair in seeing that justice was done. He carried out his job without partiality and spent the rest of his life to his oath to protect and to serve. During the course he recieved several Commendations for Outstanding Service by Commissioner of Police and the US Department of Justice. In his continued pursuit of excellence, he attended several educational and intelligence courses including: Senior Police Administration course at the Canadian Police College, Computer applications and was seconded to the Derbyshire Country Police in England, where he served for one month.
Inspector Sutton was also awarded the Colonial Police Medal by H.M.Q.EII for long service in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. At the time of his untimely death, he was Officer in charge of Beat and Patrol section, Providenciales Police Station.
Cromwell Warrican (February 13, 1964 – February 23, 2002)
On February 3th 1964 Cloxton and Patsy Warrican of Colonarie Village, St Vincent got an early gift of love one day before Valentines Day when their third child a son named Cromwell Warrican was born.
“Crammie” as he was affectionately called, grew up in his Colonaire Village neighbourhood and was well liked from an early age, he showed interest in sports and could often be found playing cricket, football and table tennis. He also loved gardening and grew bananas and other ground products on their property in Colonarie Village. Crammie was a very bright and intelligent young man, he attended the Colonery Roman Catholic School, where he took Primary School Examination. He was always an above average student and following his success in the Primary School’s Examination, he attended the Bishop’s College Secondary School. Being an ardent sports enthsiast, he represented his school in various sporting activities such as Cricket, Soccer and Tennis. After completing his studies at the Bishop’s College Secondary School, he taught general subjects at the Colonarie Roman Catholic School for a short period.
In 1983 Crammie migrated to the Turks and Caicos Islands where he applied for a position as a Police Constable in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and was successful. As a friend Crammie was loyal and trust worthy. (all his friends can attest to that). As a Police Officer, he was dedicated, meticulous, fearless and extremely dependable. Because of these traits, he was chosen to work in the newly formed Financial crimes Unit where he demonstrated all the previously mentioned qualities. Crammie had some difficulties during his early years as a Police Officer, but like wine, he mellowed with age and could be regarded as one of the best the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force produced.