RGPF Quarterly Newsletter Vol. 1

COMMENDATIONS Corporal Number 46 Zachrian G. SIMON was highly commended for his commitment and dedication to duty, keen observation and heroic action taken on January 21st, 2014, which resulted in the rescue of a missing thirteen (13) year old student, and the subsequent apprehension of the suspected male perpetrator. RGPF FEMALE FOOTBALLERS The Female Football Team which is first in the history of the Royal Grenada Police has begun training for participation in upcoming competitions. The team comprises of fourteen (14) Women Police, two (2) Women Reserved Constables and seven (7) Civilian Staff. The team is managed by five (5) members of the Police Force; namely, W/Cpl. K. PASCAL, P.C F. RICHARDSON, P.C I. LEZAMA, P.C S. BYAM and P.C K. PETERS. PLAYERS             W/Cpl. E. GIBSON W/P.C. A. WELLINGTON W/P.C. M. ROGERS W/P.C. L. FERGUSON W/D.C. C. ALEXANDER W/D.C. N. JOSEPH W/P.C. D. THOMAS W/P.C. D. CHARLES W/P.C. S. MORAIN W.P.C. N. JEFFERY W/P.C. A. LEWIS W/P.C. R. REDHEAD W/P.C. A. BENJAMIN W/P.C. A. RICHARDSON W/R.C. A-M COLLINS W/R.C. S. HARFORD Ms. L. BAPTISTE Ms. I. HERRY Ms. C. CHARLES Ms. K. CHECKLEY Ms. S. MARK Ms. J. NOEL Ms. Z. CHARLES ROYAL GRENADA POLICE FORCE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER JANUARY 1 – APRIL 30, 2014 FEATURED OFFICER – SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE REUBEN MAITLAND The Royal Grenada Police Force is extremely elated and honored to highlight Reuben MAITLAND Superintendent of Police. Born in the little village of Springs in the Parish of St. George, and later migrated to Grand Roy, St. John, where he lived and had his formal education. At the age of twenty (20) he made a commitment to protect and serve his country. On January 4th, 1976, he was enlisted in the Royal Grenada Police Force and underwent six (6) months of Initial Police Training; upon completion he was allotted Police Number 370 and posted to the Gouyave Police Station. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal on January 15th, 1983, Sergeant in September 1989, Inspector on October 1st, 1993, Assistant Superintendent in October, 2000 and Superintendent on June 26th, 2007. Superintendent MAITLAND worked at various stations, branches and departments within the Royal Grenada Police Force. His longest stint was at the Criminal Investigation Department where he worked for twenty-five (25) years. We therefore encourage the team to perform at a high standard in their quest for championship! OBITUARIES The Commissioner of Police, Ranks and File was saddened over the death of 848 P.C. Amus BUDD who passed away on April 3, 2014, and was laid to rest on April 15, 2014, at the Coast Guard Cemetery, St. Mark, after a Military Funeral. May his soul rest in peace! He attended numerous training and courses locally, regionally and internationally, thus qualifying him as one of the most knowledgeable officers within the Force. The Military Parade which formed part of our 40th Anniversary of Independence was commanded by Superintendent Rueben MAITLAND, which he deems a highlighted moment throughout his service in the Royal Grenada Police Force. Presently he is the Officer in charge of the Eastern Division; he is also the sole expert within the Force in Fire and Arson Investigation. Superintendent MAITLAND is due to proceed on Compulsory Retirement in May of 2015. Prepared By: Kaudina DOUGLAS W/P.C. 925 To protect and serve through the delivery of professional services to ensure a safe society.