23 VINCENTIAN OFFICERS COMPLETE RSS TACTICAL COURSE, EARNING FIVE AWARDS
Twenty-three officers of the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) returned home on Tuesday, 10 November, after successfully completing the Regional Security System Training Institute Basic Special Services Unit Tactical Training Course 2/2026 in Grenada.
The course ran from 17 August to 3 November 2026. The Vincentian officers formed part of a 38-member class comprising personnel from the RSVGPF and the Royal Grenada Police Force.
Three Vincentian officers earned five awards. PC 417 Samuel was adjudged Best Student and received the Best Rifle and Best Pistol awards. PC 789 Hepburn earned Best at Physical Training, while PC 918 Hinson received Best at Drills.
The Vincentian contingent included officers from the Special Services Unit, Rapid Response Unit and other specialised branches of the Force.
Training covered weapons handling and live firing, illicit trafficking and interdiction, Special Weapons and Tactics, rural field craft and tactics, day and night navigation, internal security, first aid, disaster management, communications, physical training and unarmed combat. The programme also addressed human rights and the responsible use of authority.
Successful participants received the RSS Training Institute Certificate of Training in Basic Special Services Unit Tactical Training and the Military Operations Level 3 Caribbean Vocational Qualification through the TVET Council of Barbados.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Brenton G. Smith represented Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Trevor Bailey at the closing ceremony in Grenada. In his remarks, ACP Smith emphasised operational preparedness, professional conduct, sound judgement and regional security cooperation.
He encouraged the officers to share their knowledge with colleagues and apply the training within their respective units and departments.
The RSVGPF congratulates the officers on completing the programme and recognises the award recipients for their performance. The Force also thanks the Regional Security System, the Royal Grenada Police Force, the instructors and training staff for their contribution to the programme.
