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Police Commissioner Acknowledges Culture of Corruption in RBPF
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander acknowledged a culture of corruption within the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Amid public uproar following the unsealing of a U.S. indictment that saw 11 Bahamians including senior law enforcement officers charged with guns and drug trafficking, Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander acknowledged a culture of corruption within the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
In a national address Sunday night, Fernander outlined a framework to rebuild the organisation and address areas of concern.
The indictment names Chief Superintendent of Police Elvis Curtis, who was officer-in-charge of the airport division, Seargent Prince Symonette, who works with Curtis, and RBDF Chief Petty officer Darrin Roker as conspirators who helped facilitate the transshipment of tons of cocaine from South America through The Bahamas and ultimately the United States.
Fernander said the indictment was not just shocking but devastating.
It comes as many questions surrounding integrity in the RBPF swirled amid allegations against Criminal Investigations Department head Michael Johnson.
Moving forward, Fernander plans to implement an encrypted, anonymous whistleblower platform to strengthen protection.
Fernander said the introduction of body cams has helped ensure police interactions are recorded and accountable.
He also proposed mandatory annual integrity testing for senior officers.
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