Bermuda Police Probe Cayman Officer’s Death

January 31, 2014

Officers from the Bermuda Police Service began their investigation into the death of a Royal Cayman Islands Police Service [RCIPS] constable this week.

The RCIPS said, “Following a directive from Police Commissioner David Baines that an independent review of the circumstances surrounding the arrest, and the subsequent death, of Police Constable Raphael Williams should take place, the review, by officers from the Bermuda Police Service, began on Tuesday (28 January). ”

“PC Williams, who had been arrested on Thursday 9 January, 2014, on suspicion of blackmail and breach of trust, was released on police bail on Friday 10 January. His body was subsequently discovered on Sunday 12 January in the East End area. A police investigation determined that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.”

“It is normal practice in the UK, and in other jurisdictions, that such circumstances would be subject to independent review”, said Cayman Police Commissioner David Baines.

“I felt it was important to ensure that the RCIPS also adopts this approach to ensure that all aspects of the arrest and death are reviewed in an open, transparent and independent way.

“The enquiry team will outline their findings in a report to the Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service, who will in then make the findings available to Governor Helen Kilpatrick. It is anticipated that the report will be made public shortly thereafter,” added Commissioner Baines.

This is not the first time the Bermuda Police have assisted abroad, with a co-operation agreement on reciprocal law enforcement assistance in place between the Caribbean Overseas Territories. Last year the Bermuda Police assisted the Royal Montserrat Police Service with an investigation following allegations of police misconduct.

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  1. Truth Seeker says:

    If anyone can sniff out any wrong doing it will be the Bermuda Police. Leave no stone unturned

    • 80s says:

      We need someone to sniff out the Bermuda Police. They might be the rock that needs to be turned over

  2. Come Correct says:

    Oh no nothing suspicious here at all.

  3. Time Shall Tell says:

    So that’s what all the hub bub was about at the old housing complex.

  4. fedup Nana says:

    Ok than we are sending our BPD to solve a crime off shore. What about the many unsovled here in BDA.?????

    (mind bulgling)

    • jredmond says:

      Reading is fundamental. This death happened here.

      • Toodle-oo says:

        Reading is indeed fundamental .

        *This is not the first time the Bermuda Police have assisted ABROAD, with a co-operation agreement on reciprocal law enforcement assistance in place between the Caribbean Overseas Territories. Last year the Bermuda Police assisted the Royal Montserrat Police Service with an investigation following allegations of police misconduct.*

        Was it the term ‘East end’ that caught you ? It might have been a little better to state that the incident happened in the east end of (island in question) Cayman .

      • Family Man says:

        Reading is fundamental, but comprehension is key.

        The death did NOT happen in Bermuda. Bermuda was asked to assist as an independent investigator.

      • The Dark Knight Returns says:

        Yup u are so right. So learn to comprehend what u read. The death happened outside of Bermuda.

  5. down to earth says:

    And i wonder who he was allegedly black mailing. sounds like he mite of uncover something big.

  6. Sparky says:

    Bernews Please find Mr. Bean. What has become of our opposition leader ?
    Should the BPS be looking for a missing person ?