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Cayman's Governor backs embattled Police Commissioner
11:42 am, Tue December 16, 2014
Governor Helen Kilpatrick - file photo
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Governor Helen Kilpatrick of the Cayman Islands has publicly backed Police Commissioner David Baines, who is facing calls to resign, after it was discovered that a Jamaican cop was recruited while under investigation for murder.
In a brief statement from her office on Monday, the Governor said she believed the Commissioner's actions regarding the recruitment were justified and in line with procedures.
Several politicians have declared, however, that they no longer have faith in the police boss and believe he has lost the support of the wider Caymanian community.
Governor Kilpatrick said the "false" criticisms and unwarranted personal attacks on the Police Commissioner were damaging the reputation of the Cayman Islands and undermining the effectiveness of the police and safety of the community.
This is unlikely, however, to be an end to the issue. Bernie Bush, a member of the Caymanian Legislative Assembly, has declared his intention to bring a motion for a no confidence vote against the Commissioner.
Tyrone Findlay, a Jamaican cop, who went to Cayman in 2011 with glowing references from senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and a judge, was charged with murder, arising from an earlier incident in Jamaica, two months later.
Findlay's employment with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service was terminated, following his conviction in Jamaica, on November 19.
11:42 am, Tue December 16, 2014
Governor Helen Kilpatrick - file photo
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Governor Helen Kilpatrick of the Cayman Islands has publicly backed Police Commissioner David Baines, who is facing calls to resign, after it was discovered that a Jamaican cop was recruited while under investigation for murder.
In a brief statement from her office on Monday, the Governor said she believed the Commissioner's actions regarding the recruitment were justified and in line with procedures.
Several politicians have declared, however, that they no longer have faith in the police boss and believe he has lost the support of the wider Caymanian community.
Governor Kilpatrick said the "false" criticisms and unwarranted personal attacks on the Police Commissioner were damaging the reputation of the Cayman Islands and undermining the effectiveness of the police and safety of the community.
This is unlikely, however, to be an end to the issue. Bernie Bush, a member of the Caymanian Legislative Assembly, has declared his intention to bring a motion for a no confidence vote against the Commissioner.
Tyrone Findlay, a Jamaican cop, who went to Cayman in 2011 with glowing references from senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and a judge, was charged with murder, arising from an earlier incident in Jamaica, two months later.
Findlay's employment with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service was terminated, following his conviction in Jamaica, on November 19.
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