Police host training in homicide prevention and detection

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), recently concluded a four day training stint in homicide prevention and detection as it seeks to bolster crime fighting capacity.

In a release, the police said it hosted two retired murder detectives from the United Kingdom to share their expertise in homicide prevention and detection with carefully selected members of the RSVGPF earlier this month at the Argyle Fire Station. The training covered the structure and management of homicide investigations, identifying lines of investigation, crime scene forensic examination, and evidence recovery. Trainer, retired Detective Chief Superintendent, Paul Hurley QPM, who currently serves as the Director of Security & Aviation at the Mustique Company, expressed his gratitude.

“I would like to thank Commissioner Enville Williams for inviting us both here to share our many years of experience in the UK with such a clearly keen and dedicated group of Police Investigators,” the release quotes Hurley as saying.

“ I believe that the discussions and knowledge we shared, coupled with their commitment to safeguarding their community from violent crime, will prove beneficial in the future.”

Training Officer Lt. William Theobalds assessed that the training was well received by the senior investigators who praised the facilitators for creating a conducive learning environment and sharing valuable experiences.

The RSVGPF has expressed appreciation to Hurley and his colleague for the outstanding contributions, noting that their “dedication, enthusiasm, and expertise have significantly enriched our officers’ learning experience”.