Commissioner of Police Robin Hall is set to remain in the United Kingdom for several more months, the Governor’s Office has said.
According to a press release on 28 March, he has been “unexpectedly delayed in the UK due to unforeseen operational policing matters”.
In his absence, two officers from the UK’s overseas territories will be stepping into the acting commissioner role.
Roje Williams from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is expected to arrive on island early next week for a period of three weeks.
Alex Enrilles from the Royal Gibraltar Police will then take over and will be in Montserrat for “a few months”, the Governor’s Office said.
In the meantime, Sean Troy Perera has been sworn in as acting commissioner from 28 March until 3 April.
Governor Sarah Tucker said: “I wish to thank the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and the Royal Gibraltar Police for their support.
“This is a further example of co-operation and joint working between overseas territories and both officers are very welcome.”
Meanwhile, a recruitment campaign for a new deputy commissioner is continuing after Charles Thompson moved over to the immigration department.
Following a request for information from Montserrat Focus, the Governor’s Office said Hall returned to the UK in mid-March to complete a training course.
“The Royal Montserrat Police Service has an excellent workforce – officers are continually trained and provided with development plans to ensure they can build their skills and expertise,” the office added.
“We have a number of newly promoted sergeants and inspectors – it is essential they are properly supported as they continue on their development journey.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was altered at 2pm on 2 April to include comment from the Governor’s Office.
