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The '''Royal Montserrat Police Service''' is the [[Police Force|police service]] of the [[British Overseas Territory]] island of [[Montserrat]] in the [[Caribbean]]. The current Commissioner is Steve Foster, JP, B.Sc., CPA., a native and career police officer of [[Montserrat]].<ref>http://police.gov.ms/8-2/leadership/executive/</ref>
The '''Royal Montserrat Police Service''' is the [[Police Force|police service]] of the [[British Overseas Territory]] island of [[Montserrat]] in the [[Caribbean]].

As of May 2024, the Commissioner of Police is Mark Payne QPM MBA, a career police officer of [[West Midlands Police]] in [[England]]. Mark retired from [[West Midlands Police]] in March 2024, where he served as Detective Chief Superintendent and Head of West Midlands Regional Counter Terrorism Unit.


==History==
==History==
The Police Force of Montserrat was a division of the [[Leeward Islands]] Police Force, which served [[Antigua]], [[Saint Kitts|St Kitts]] and [[Nevis]], [[Anguilla]], [[Montserrat]] and the [[British Virgin Islands]], with headquarters in Antigua. The Leeward Islands Colony was dissolved in 1959 and the Montserrat Police Force became a division of the Antigua, Montserrat, and British Virgin Islands Police Force. The [[Royal title|Royal Title]] was bestowed on the force in 1966, and The Royal Montserrat Police Service became autonomous on the 27 February 1967.
The Police Force of Montserrat was a division of the [[Leeward Islands]] Police Force, which served [[Antigua]], [[Saint Kitts|St Kitts]] and [[Nevis]], [[Anguilla]], [[Montserrat]] and the [[British Virgin Islands]], with headquarters in Antigua. The Leeward Islands Colony was dissolved in 1959 and the Montserrat Police Force became a division of the Antigua, Montserrat, and British Virgin Islands Police Force. The [[Royal title|Royal Title]] was bestowed on the force in 1966, and The Royal Montserrat Police Service became autonomous on 27 February 1967.


Between the years 1967 and 2007 there was one Chief of Police and ten [[Police commissioner|Commissioners of Police]] from countries such as [[United Kingdom]], [[Guyana]], [[St Kitts-Nevis]] and even native islanders.
Between the years 1967 and 2007, there was one Chief of Police and ten [[Police commissioner|Commissioners of Police]] from countries such as [[United Kingdom]], [[Guyana]], [[St Kitts-Nevis]] and even native islanders.


The police service also ran a football team that played in the [[Montserrat Championship]], the top level of football on the island. They were the most successful club winning the league four times.
The police service also ran a football team that played in the [[Montserrat Championship]], the top level of football on the island. They were the most successful club winning the league four times.


The RMPS celebrated its 50th anniversary in February 2017, having been disbanded from the Leeward Islands Police Force in 1967.<ref>http://police.gov.ms/?fbclid=IwAR2zzczREihy0b7fP829Nstanmi12998b8xPqYbKGrBQEV575BKrOyXAYPs</ref>
The RMPS celebrated its 50th anniversary in February 2017, having been disbanded from the Leeward Islands Police Force in 1967.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://police.gov.ms/ |title=Royal Montserrat Police Service - Royal Montserrat Police Service |access-date=11 December 2008 |archive-date=13 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813094549/http://police.gov.ms/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Structure and Duties==
==Structure and Duties==
The RMPS is a civilian, local police force and has authority to uphold the Queen's peace throughout the territory. The RMPS website states that their duty is:
The RMPS is a civilian, local police force and has authority to uphold the King's peace throughout the territory. The RMPS website states that their duty is:
*Preservation of the Queen's Peace,
*Preservation of the King's Peace,
*Protection of Life & Property,
*Protection of Life & Property,
*Prevention and Detection of Crime and
*Prevention and Detection of Crime and
*Bringing Offenders to Justice.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://police.gov.ms/ |title=Royal Montserrat Police Service - Royal Montserrat Police Service |access-date=11 December 2008 |archive-date=13 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813094549/http://police.gov.ms/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*Bringing Offenders to Justice.<ref>http://police.gov.ms/?fbclid=IwAR2zzczREihy0b7fP829Nstanmi12998b8xPqYbKGrBQEV575BKrOyXAYPs</ref>


===Departments/Units===
===Departments/Units===
The RMPS is divided into five main departments, each with a specific function.<ref>https://www.gov.ms/government/ministries/non-ministerial-departments/royal-montserrat-police-service-rmps/</ref>
The RMPS is divided into five main departments, each with a specific function.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gov.ms/government/ministries/non-ministerial-departments/royal-montserrat-police-service-rmps/ | title=Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) }}</ref>


These are:
These are:
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*Criminal Investigation Department (CID)/Criminal Records Office
*Criminal Investigation Department (CID)/Criminal Records Office


===Rank Structure===
===Rank structure===
The management rank structure of the RMPS follows that of most [[UK]] and [[British Overseas Territories]].<ref>http://police.gov.ms/8-2/#</ref>
The management rank structure of the RMPS follows that of most [[UK]] and [[British Overseas Territories]].<ref>http://police.gov.ms/8-2/#</ref>


The Commissioner (head of the service) is assisted by a Deputy Commissioner of Police and Superintendent of Operations.<ref>http://police.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Organisational-Chart-Police-3.jpg</ref>
The Commissioner (head of the service) is assisted by a Deputy Commissioner of Police and Superintendent of Operations.<ref>http://police.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Organisational-Chart-Police-3.jpg {{Bare URL image|date=March 2022}}</ref>


====Regular Ranks====
====Regular Ranks====
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|+ [[Police ranks of the United Kingdom|Ranks of the Royal Montserrat Police Service]]
|+ [[Police ranks of the United Kingdom|Ranks of the Royal Montserrat Police Service]]
|-
|-
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! Rank<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uniforminsignia.org/?option=com_insigniasearch&result=2536|title=Royal Montserrat Police Force /}}</ref>
! Rank || [[Constable#United Kingdom|Constable (PC)]] || [[Sergeant#United Kingdom|Sergeant]] || [[Inspector#United Kingdom|Inspector of Police]] || [[Superintendent (police)#United Kingdom|Superintendent of Police]] || '''Deputy Commissioner of Police''' || '''Commissioner of Police'''
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| '''Commissioner of Police'''<br />(COP)
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| '''Deputy Commissioner of Police'''<br />(DCP)
| [[Superintendent (police)#United Kingdom|Superintendent of Police]]<br />(Sup Ops)
| [[Inspector#United Kingdom|Inspector of Police]]<br />(OIC Departments)
| [[Sergeant#United Kingdom|Sergeant]]<br />(SPO)
| [[Constable#United Kingdom|Constable]]<br />(PC)
|-
|-
! Insignia
! Insignia
| [[File:Chief Constable.svg|Chief Constable|80px]]
| [[File:PC Epaulette.svg|UK Police Constable Epaulette|100px]] || [[File:PS Epaulette.svg|UK Patrol Sergeant Epaulette|100px]] || [[File:Insp.svg|UK Police Inspector Epaulette|100px]] || [[File:Supt.svg|UK Police Superintendent Epaulette|100px]] || [[File:DCC.svg|DCC|100px]] || [[File:Chief Constable.svg|Chief Constable|100px]] ||
| [[File:Deputy Chief Constable.svg|DCC|80px]]
| [[File:Supt.svg|UK Police Superintendent Epaulette|80px]]
| [[File:Insp.svg|UK Police Inspector Epaulette|80px]]
| [[File:PS Epaulette.svg|UK Patrol Sergeant Epaulette|80px]]
| [[File:UK police constable epaulette, 2016.svg|UK Police Constable Epaulette|80px]]
|}
|}


====New "Recognition Ranks"====
⚫
*Commissioner of Police (COP)
⚫
*Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)
*Superintendent (Operations) (Sup Ops)
*Inspector (OIC Departments)
*Sergeant (SPO)
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*Constable (PC)<ref>http://www.uniforminsignia.org/?option=com_insigniasearch&result=2536</ref>

====New “Recognition Ranks”====


*Chief Inspector
*Chief Inspector
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*Senior Constable
*Senior Constable


====New “Marine Unit Ranks”====
====New "Marine Unit Ranks"====


*Marine Sergeant (MS)
*Marine Sergeant (MS)
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===Special Constables===
===Special Constables===
The RMPS employs [[special constable]]s to assist regular constables, or to act as specialists and support regulars on 'Special Duty Police Assignments', if necessary.<ref>http://police.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Marine-Tech-Special-Constable-2014.pdf</ref>
The RMPS employs [[special constable]]s to assist regular constables, or to act as specialists and support regulars on 'Special Duty Police Assignments', if necessary.<ref>http://police.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Marine-Tech-Special-Constable-2014.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>


==Uniforms and Equipment==
==Uniforms and Equipment==
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===Formal Uniform===
===Formal Uniform===
The formal uniform is for ceremonial and important occasions, such as Remembrance Days, VE Day celebrations, Royal events,<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Montserrat-Police-Service-1464208687234758/photos/2911963289125950</ref> etc.
The formal uniform is for ceremonial and important occasions, such as Remembrance Days, VE Day celebrations, Royal events,<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Montserrat-Police-Service-1464208687234758/photos/2911963289125950 {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> etc.


It consists of:
It consists of:
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*Dark blue trousers/skirt
*Dark blue trousers/skirt
*Sam Browne belt
*Sam Browne belt
*Dark blue peaked cap (males) or bowler cap (females), the RMPS logo forms the capbadge and a certain amount of braid on the cap is added for ranks from Inspector above.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Montserrat-Police-Service-1464208687234758/photos/2911963289125950</ref>
*Dark blue peaked cap (males) or bowler cap (females), the RMPS logo forms the capbadge and a certain amount of braid on the cap is added for ranks from Inspector above.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Montserrat-Police-Service-1464208687234758/photos/2911963289125950 {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>
*Black shoes/boots
*Black shoes/boots
*Dark gloves.
*Dark gloves.
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*White tunic with silver buttons, worn open with white shirt and tie (females) and worn closed with high collar for males
*White tunic with silver buttons, worn open with white shirt and tie (females) and worn closed with high collar for males
*Black trousers (males) or skirt (females) with white piping
*Black trousers (males) or skirt (females) with white piping
*Black belt with central clasp (lower ranks) or shoulder belt (senior officers)<ref>https://www.bajanreporter.com/2011/12/montserrats-police-service-has-six-new-officers-deputy-governor-pays-courtesy-call/</ref>
*Black belt with central clasp (lower ranks) or shoulder belt (senior officers)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bajanreporter.com/2011/12/montserrats-police-service-has-six-new-officers-deputy-governor-pays-courtesy-call/|title = Montserrat's Police Service has six new officers – Deputy Governor pays Courtesy Call|date = 9 December 2011}}</ref>
*White pith helmet (males), white-topped bowler cap (females) with capbadge
*White pith helmet (males), white-topped bowler cap (females) with capbadge
*Black boots
*Black boots
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====Notes====
====Notes====
*Swords or swagger sticks (Inspectors and above) may be carried on certain occasions.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Montserrat-Police-Service-1464208687234758/photos/2911963289125950</ref>
*Swords or swagger sticks (Inspectors and above) may be carried on certain occasions.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Montserrat-Police-Service-1464208687234758/photos/2911963289125950 {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>
*Medals (if any awarded) are worn on the left breast, above the breast pocket and medal ribbons are sewn into the tunic.
*Medals (if any awarded) are worn on the left breast, above the breast pocket and medal ribbons are sewn into the tunic.
*Rank insignia for Inspectors and above are worn on the shoulders/epaulettes. Sergeants wear three chevrons on the upper arm and constables wear no rank insignia.
*Rank insignia for Inspectors and above are worn on the shoulders/epaulettes. Sergeants wear three chevrons on the upper arm and constables wear no rank insignia.
*Constables and Sergeants were a "Collar Number", on some part of the uniform.
*Constables and Sergeants wear a "Collar Number", on some part of the uniform.
*The staple British police whistle-on-chain is worn on the chest/left pocket area of most uniforms.
*The staple British police whistle-on-chain is worn on the chest/left pocket area of most uniforms.


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*Stone coloured trousers
*Stone coloured trousers
*Peaked cap (males) and female peaked cap (females) with RMPS capbadge
*Peaked cap (males) and female peaked cap (females) with RMPS capbadge
*Black boots/shoes.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/kmG82-SqMzI Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210420160914/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmG82-SqMzI Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmG82-SqMzI| title = Royal Montserrat Police Service AFIX Tracker Training Closing Ceremony February 12, 2020 | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
*Black boots/shoes.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmG82-SqMzI</ref>


====Notes====
====Notes====
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===Police Equipment===
===Police Equipment===
The RMPS uses a variety of equipment, such as radios, handcuffs and yellow traffic vests.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Montserrat-Police-Service-1464208687234758/photos/a.1488159608172999/2890303694625243</ref><ref>https://themontserratreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DSC_2731.jpg</ref>
The RMPS uses a variety of equipment, such as radios, handcuffs and yellow traffic vests.<ref>{{cite web | url-access=limited |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/1464208687234758/2890303694625243 |archive-date = 2022-04-30| url = https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Montserrat-Police-Service-1464208687234758/photos/a.1488159608172999/2890303694625243 |title = Royal Montserrat Police Service on Facebook |website=[[Facebook]]}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref><ref>https://themontserratreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DSC_2731.jpg {{Bare URL image|date=March 2022}}</ref>
The staple British police whistle-on-chain is worn on the chest/left pocket area of most uniforms.
The staple British police whistle-on-chain is worn on the chest/left pocket area of most uniforms.


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The RMPS are generally unarmed, but for some formal parades some weapons are carried, such as:
The RMPS are generally unarmed, but for some formal parades some weapons are carried, such as:


*Sword (ceremonial sabre) - carried by senior officers (Inspectors in above), in either "Blues" or "Whites" formal uniform. It can be worn in it sheath, or 'drawn' when inspecting constables.<ref>https://www.bajanreporter.com/2011/12/montserrats-police-service-has-six-new-officers-deputy-governor-pays-courtesy-call/</ref>
*Sword (ceremonial sabre) – carried by senior officers (Inspectors in above), in either "Blues" or "Whites" formal uniform. It can be worn in it sheath, or 'drawn' when inspecting constables.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bajanreporter.com/2011/12/montserrats-police-service-has-six-new-officers-deputy-governor-pays-courtesy-call/|title = Montserrat's Police Service has six new officers – Deputy Governor pays Courtesy Call|date = 9 December 2011}}</ref>
*Rifle - either a No. 4 Lee Enfield Rifle<ref>https://www.facebook.com/1464208687234758/photos/a.1489463784709248/2763874070601540</ref> or a more moderan rifle. This is for the constables to carry on parade.
*Rifle – either a No. 4 Lee Enfield Rifle<ref>{{cite web | url-access=limited |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/1464208687234758/2763874070601540 |archive-date = 2022-04-30| url = https://www.facebook.com/1464208687234758/photos/a.1489463784709248/2763874070601540 |title = Royal Montserrat Police Service on Facebook |website=[[Facebook]]}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> or a more modern rifle. This is for the constables to carry on parade.
*Drill cane/pace stick - this is for Sergeants to carry when on parade, when not carrying rifles.
*Drill cane/pace stick – this is for Sergeants to carry when on parade, when not carrying rifles.
*Swagger stick (shorter cane) - this is for Inspectors and above to carry, when not carrying swords.
*Swagger stick (shorter cane) – this is for Inspectors and above to carry, when not carrying swords.

==Gallery==
A list of photographs of the RMPS.


{{Gallery|
{{Gallery|
File:Montserrat — police boat.JPG|RMPS Marine Unit boat on patrol
File:Montserrat — police boat.JPG|RMPS Marine Unit boat
}}
}}


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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://police.gov.ms/ Official site]
*[http://police.gov.ms/ Official site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813094549/http://police.gov.ms/ |date=13 August 2020 }}
*[http://www.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/RMPS-Review-Report-May-2012.pdf/ Review of Royal Montserrat Police Service May 2012]
*[http://www.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/RMPS-Review-Report-May-2012.pdf/ Review of Royal Montserrat Police Service May 2012]


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[[Category:Police forces of British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies|Montserrat]]
[[Category:Police forces of British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies|Montserrat]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Montserrat]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Montserrat]]
[[Category:Government agencies established in 1967]]

Latest revision as of 20:52, 12 July 2024

Royal Montserrat Police Service
Flag of Montserrat
Flag of Montserrat
AbbreviationRMPS
Agency overview
Formed1967
Preceding agency
  • Leeward Islands Police Force
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionMontserrat, British Overseas Territories
Size39 square miles[1]
Population4,649 (2018)[2]
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersRoyal Montserrat Police Service, Government of Headquarters, Brades, P.O. Box 177, MSR 1110, Montserrat
Constablesapprox. 50
Agency executive
  • Mark Payne QPM MBA, Temporary Commissioner
Website
Official Website

The Royal Montserrat Police Service is the police service of the British Overseas Territory island of Montserrat in the Caribbean.

As of May 2024, the Commissioner of Police is Mark Payne QPM MBA, a career police officer of West Midlands Police in England. Mark retired from West Midlands Police in March 2024, where he served as Detective Chief Superintendent and Head of West Midlands Regional Counter Terrorism Unit.

History

[edit]

The Police Force of Montserrat was a division of the Leeward Islands Police Force, which served Antigua, St Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla, Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands, with headquarters in Antigua. The Leeward Islands Colony was dissolved in 1959 and the Montserrat Police Force became a division of the Antigua, Montserrat, and British Virgin Islands Police Force. The Royal Title was bestowed on the force in 1966, and The Royal Montserrat Police Service became autonomous on 27 February 1967.

Between the years 1967 and 2007, there was one Chief of Police and ten Commissioners of Police from countries such as United Kingdom, Guyana, St Kitts-Nevis and even native islanders.

The police service also ran a football team that played in the Montserrat Championship, the top level of football on the island. They were the most successful club winning the league four times.

The RMPS celebrated its 50th anniversary in February 2017, having been disbanded from the Leeward Islands Police Force in 1967.[3]

Structure and Duties

[edit]

The RMPS is a civilian, local police force and has authority to uphold the King's peace throughout the territory. The RMPS website states that their duty is:

  • Preservation of the King's Peace,
  • Protection of Life & Property,
  • Prevention and Detection of Crime and
  • Bringing Offenders to Justice.[4]

Departments/Units

[edit]

The RMPS is divided into five main departments, each with a specific function.[5]

These are:

  • Beat & Patrol
  • Traffic Department
  • Marine & Immigration Department
  • Human Resource/Training/IT Department
  • Criminal Investigation Department (CID)/Criminal Records Office

Rank structure

[edit]

The management rank structure of the RMPS follows that of most UK and British Overseas Territories.[6]

The Commissioner (head of the service) is assisted by a Deputy Commissioner of Police and Superintendent of Operations.[7]

Regular Ranks

[edit]
Ranks of the Royal Montserrat Police Service
Rank[8] Commissioner of Police
(COP) 		Deputy Commissioner of Police
(DCP) 		Superintendent of Police
(Sup Ops) 		Inspector of Police
(OIC Departments) 		Sergeant
(SPO) 		Constable
(PC)
Insignia Chief Constable DCC UK Police Superintendent Epaulette UK Police Inspector Epaulette UK Patrol Sergeant Epaulette UK Police Constable Epaulette

New "Recognition Ranks"

[edit]
  • Chief Inspector
  • Station Sergeant
  • Corporal
  • Senior Constable

New "Marine Unit Ranks"

[edit]
  • Marine Sergeant (MS)
  • Petty Officer (PO)
  • Leading Seaman (LS)
  • Able Body Seaman (ABS)
  • Ordinary Seaman (OS)

Special Constables

[edit]

The RMPS employs special constables to assist regular constables, or to act as specialists and support regulars on 'Special Duty Police Assignments', if necessary.[9]

Uniforms and Equipment

[edit]

The RMPS employs a variety of staff & constables and each have different types of uniform and equipment, to perform their duties effectively.

Uniform

[edit]

RMPS uniform is typical of British & Caribbean police forces' uniforms, with several different types for different duties, ranks and seasons. It is modelled on other UK and British Overseas Territories police uniforms.

Formal Uniform

[edit]

The formal uniform is for ceremonial and important occasions, such as Remembrance Days, VE Day celebrations, Royal events,[10] etc.

It consists of:

"Blues"

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This is similar to the British Army's No. 2/service dress uniform.

  • Dark blue tunic, open at collar with white shirt & dark tie underneath
  • Dark blue trousers/skirt
  • Sam Browne belt
  • Dark blue peaked cap (males) or bowler cap (females), the RMPS logo forms the capbadge and a certain amount of braid on the cap is added for ranks from Inspector above.[11]
  • Black shoes/boots
  • Dark gloves.

"Whites"

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This uniform is similar to the British Army's No. 3 (Tropical) Dress, which is the most formal.

  • White tunic with silver buttons, worn open with white shirt and tie (females) and worn closed with high collar for males
  • Black trousers (males) or skirt (females) with white piping
  • Black belt with central clasp (lower ranks) or shoulder belt (senior officers)[12]
  • White pith helmet (males), white-topped bowler cap (females) with capbadge
  • Black boots
  • White gloves.

Notes

[edit]
  • Swords or swagger sticks (Inspectors and above) may be carried on certain occasions.[13]
  • Medals (if any awarded) are worn on the left breast, above the breast pocket and medal ribbons are sewn into the tunic.
  • Rank insignia for Inspectors and above are worn on the shoulders/epaulettes. Sergeants wear three chevrons on the upper arm and constables wear no rank insignia.
  • Constables and Sergeants wear a "Collar Number", on some part of the uniform.
  • The staple British police whistle-on-chain is worn on the chest/left pocket area of most uniforms.

"Undress" Uniform

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The undress uniform is the uniform that is worn by police officers for non-formal and non-arduous work, such as everyday work, travelling, patrolling, attending meetings etc. It is similar to the British Army's No. 6 (Warm Weather) Barrack Dress and is 'stone' coloured.

It consists of:

  • Stone coloured bush jacket with silver buttons
  • Stone coloured trousers
  • Peaked cap (males) and female peaked cap (females) with RMPS capbadge
  • Black boots/shoes.[14]

Notes

[edit]
  • Constables wear their "Collar Number" on the right breast of the shirt.
  • Rank insignia for Inspectors and above are worn on the shoulders/epaulettes. Sergeants wear three chevrons on the upper arm and constables wear no rank insignia.
  • Lanyards may be worn by senior officers on the left side.
  • Medal ribbons (if any) are worn on the left breast.
  • The staple British police whistle-on-chain is worn on the chest/left pocket area of most uniforms.

Operational Uniform

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The operational uniform for officers is either the "Undress" uniform (see above) (with additional equipment, e.g. yellow traffic vest) or a similar uniform, but with a white shirt and black trousers, rather than stone coloured shirt/trousers.

Police Equipment

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The RMPS uses a variety of equipment, such as radios, handcuffs and yellow traffic vests.[15][16] The staple British police whistle-on-chain is worn on the chest/left pocket area of most uniforms.

Firearms

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The RMPS are generally unarmed, but for some formal parades some weapons are carried, such as:

  • Sword (ceremonial sabre) – carried by senior officers (Inspectors in above), in either "Blues" or "Whites" formal uniform. It can be worn in it sheath, or 'drawn' when inspecting constables.[17]
  • Rifle – either a No. 4 Lee Enfield Rifle[18] or a more modern rifle. This is for the constables to carry on parade.
  • Drill cane/pace stick – this is for Sergeants to carry when on parade, when not carrying rifles.
  • Swagger stick (shorter cane) – this is for Inspectors and above to carry, when not carrying swords.
  • RMPS Marine Unit boat
    RMPS Marine Unit boat

References

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  1. ^ http://police.gov.ms/8-2/
  2. ^ https://statistics.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FINAL-REPORT-KEY-FINDINGS-CENSUS-LABOUR-FORCE-SURVEY-2018-.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  3. ^ "Royal Montserrat Police Service - Royal Montserrat Police Service". Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
  4. ^ "Royal Montserrat Police Service - Royal Montserrat Police Service". Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
  5. ^ "Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS)".
  6. ^ http://police.gov.ms/8-2/#
  7. ^ http://police.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Organisational-Chart-Police-3.jpg [bare URL image file]
  8. ^ "Royal Montserrat Police Force /".
  9. ^ http://police.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Marine-Tech-Special-Constable-2014.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  10. ^ https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Montserrat-Police-Service-1464208687234758/photos/2911963289125950 [user-generated source]
  11. ^ https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Montserrat-Police-Service-1464208687234758/photos/2911963289125950 [user-generated source]
  12. ^ "Montserrat's Police Service has six new officers – Deputy Governor pays Courtesy Call". 9 December 2011.
  13. ^ https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Montserrat-Police-Service-1464208687234758/photos/2911963289125950 [user-generated source]
  14. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Royal Montserrat Police Service AFIX Tracker Training Closing Ceremony February 12, 2020. YouTube.
  15. ^ "Royal Montserrat Police Service on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022.[user-generated source]
  16. ^ https://themontserratreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DSC_2731.jpg [bare URL image file]
  17. ^ "Montserrat's Police Service has six new officers – Deputy Governor pays Courtesy Call". 9 December 2011.
  18. ^ "Royal Montserrat Police Service on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022.[user-generated source]
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