The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has successfully concluded its
recent police promotion examination and interview process, a key initiative aimed at
strengthening professionalism, transparency, and strategic leadership within the Force.
The process began on January 14 and concluded on January 23 and was carried out in two
distinct stages. The first stage involved written police promotion examinations administered
independently by the University of the West Indies (UWI), while the second stage consisted of
structured interviews with eligible candidates.
A total of 112 officers participated in the examination phase across three promotional levels.
Sixty-eight (68) officers sat the Constable to Sergeant examinations, thirty (30) officers
participated in the Sergeant to Inspector examinations, and fourteen (14) officers sat the
Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police examinations.
These promotion exercises represent a significant step toward filling critical leadership positions
within the Force, strengthening supervisory capacity, and ensuring continuity in effective
command and management.
Recognizing officers’ concerns regarding fairness and transparency in promotional processes, the
RT&CIPF partnered with the University of the West Indies to oversee the administration and
assessment of the examinations through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 17th
September, 2025.
Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey explained that this approach formed part of a broader reform
agenda within the Force. “From the outset of my tenure, revamping the Royal Turks and Caicos
Islands Police Force has been a priority, and promotions were placed high on that agenda,”
Commissioner Bailey said. “By engaging the University of the West Indies, we ensured that
this process was independently administered, academically sound, and beyond reproach. Our officers
deserve a system that is fair, transparent, and based on merit.”
The examinations were assessed by the University of the West Indies, Barbados and Jamaica.
Academic marking was conducted by First Marker Professor Corin Bailey and Second Marker
Pro-Vice Chancellor Sandrea Maynard. Performance was evaluated using UWI’s established
scoring framework for leadership and policing studies, with a minimum pass mark of 60 percent
required to advance to the interview stage, consistent with the Assistant Superintendent
promotion process.
Of the thirty (30) Sergeants who sat the Inspectors’ examination, twenty (20) were successful
and advanced to the interview stage. Similarly, forty-nine (49) of the sixty-eight (68) Constables
who sat the Sergeants’ examination achieved a passing score. At the Inspector level, nine (9) of
the fourteen (14) candidates progressed to the integrity screening phase, in keeping with the
reformed promotion policy.
The interview stage was designed to reflect transparency, accountability, and community
partnership in the selection of future leaders. Three interview panels were convened at separate
locations, each comprising a Superintendent of Police serving as team leader, a Permanent
Secretary, a religious leader, and a respected community representative. Female representation
was included on all panels.
Participation throughout the process was notably strong, with a 99 percent attendance rate among
Sergeants and a similarly high level of participation among Inspectors.
Speaking with panel members at Police Headquarters following the conclusion of the interviews
yesterday, Commissioner Bailey expressed his gratitude for their time, professionalism, and
commitment to the process. “Policing does not operate in isolation. When community members
are actively engaged in shaping the leadership of the Force, it strengthens accountability, builds
trust, and reinforces public confidence in the institution.”
Panel members described the opportunity as one they were honored to undertake.
While acknowledging that work remains ahead, they expressed strong confidence in the future
leadership of the RT&CIPF and commended the promotion process as open, fair, and
transparent.