Christmas Message From Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey

Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey

Good day, Turks and Caicos Islands,

On this Christmas Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the values that unite us as a people.

Hope, compassion, mutual respect, and shared responsibility for one another.

On behalf of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, I extend warm Christmas greetings to you and your families.

This season offers an opportunity to pause from the demands of daily life and to reconnect with what matters most: family, community, and the well-being of our nation.

Christmas is traditionally a time associated with renewal and hope. It reminds us that even during periods of challenge or uncertainty, progress is possible when we act with empathy, patience, and understanding.

Hope is sustained not only by optimism, but by the everyday actions of individuals and institutions working together for the common good.

This season encourages us to look beyond ourselves; to check on a neighbour, to support those in need, and to contribute positively to the communities in which we live.

These simple acts strengthen social cohesion and reinforce the shared values that underpin a safe and stable society. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force remains committed to serving the public with professionalism, integrity, and fairness.

We will continue to work in partnership with government, community stakeholders, and the wider public to promote safety, trust, and confidence in public institutions.

As we celebrate this season, may it bring calm to your homes, goodwill among our communities, and renewed hope for the future of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Let us remain responsible in our social activities and with our alcohol consumption, be mindful of other road users, and be careful on our roads.

Let us continue to be our brother’s keeper, exercising vigilance and reporting anything or anyone suspicious.

To safeguard both residents and visitors, Operation Shepherd was launched to ensure greater police visibility in our communities. In addition, the Highway Patrol Unit, which was recently launched, is quite visible.

These coordinated efforts, combining covert and overt operations with active community engagement, are already yielding commendable successes.

We remain committed to maintaining relentless pressure on criminal activity leaving offenders with no choice but to retreat, reform, or surrender.

The positive strides we have made in reducing crime and reducing the fear of crime can only be strengthened if we all play our part. This is your opportunity to contribute to crime prevention and to the restoration of peace and tranquility across our beautiful by nature, the Turks and Caicos Islands.

I wish you a peaceful, safe, and joyous Christmas.

Fitz Bailey

Commissioner of Police