RSS Training Institute Working To Strengthen Regional Investigative Capacity
The Regional Security System
Training Institute (RSS TI) has successfully completed a Criminal Investigation
Course designed to boost the region’s ability to investigate and manage serious
and complex crimes. The intensive programme brought together law enforcement
officers from across Member States for hands-on instruction in modern
investigative techniques and professional case management.
Developed to strengthen core
competencies in major crime investigations, the course covered evidence
gathering, crime scene management, interviewing techniques, analytical
thinking, and leadership. Participants also explored best practices in
inter-agency collaboration and decision-making—key elements in delivering
consistent, high-quality investigative outcomes across the region.
Coordinated by Assistant
Superintendent Cecil Watson, the course was facilitated by retired Canadian
detectives Alan Cooke and Zaia Lazar, contracted through Georgian College.
Their extensive international experience added significant value to the training.
During the closing ceremony,
RSS Deputy Executive Director Mr. Atlee Rodney commended officers for their
commitment and urged them to apply their new skills to improve investigative
standards within their agencies. EU Attaché Mr. Alessandro Tedesco reaffirmed
the European Union’s support for regional security, noting that the programme
was funded under the 11th European Development Fund.
Assistant Commissioner of
Police Jefferson Clarke of The Barbados Police Service delivered the Feature
Address, congratulating participants and encouraging them to uphold the highest
standards of professionalism.
Certificates were presented to
mark the officers’ successful completion of the course, symbolizing their
readiness to take on expanded investigative responsibilities.
This initiative reflects the
RSS Training Institute’s ongoing commitment to developing a highly skilled
cadre of investigators and strengthening regional security through professional
development and international partnership.
