👮‍♂️ Cayman Islands police and border control refute claims of unfair recruitment

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) and the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control (CBC) have refuted social media allegations that they have overlooked local candidates in their recent recruitment drives, favoring applicants from other jurisdictions. Both agencies have clarified that the eligibility criteria for their recruitment processes require candidates to have either Caymanian status or permanent residency with the right to work. 🚫

The police, who started their recruitment drive in April, have so far approved 16 people as constables and 13 as auxiliaries, all of whom met the full eligibility criteria. Meanwhile, the CBC received 533 applications during its recent recruitment drive, out of which 17 Caymanians were selected and have begun their training. The RCIPS has also stated that it will not compromise its standards by hiring individuals who do not meet the requirements to become police officers. 👮‍♀️

Following initial vetting, 137 out of 533 applicants were invited to sit an entrance exam testing numeracy, literacy, and comprehension skills. After further testing and background checks, 16 candidates have been recruited as trainee police constables and 13 as auxiliary constable recruits. The RCIPS has emphasized that its vetting process is ongoing and includes thorough checks of individuals' immigration status, further demonstrating its commitment to hiring only Caymanians and permanent residents. 📝