RSVGPF Officer Returns with Public Engagement and Complaints Training

By S.Browne. Updated 4:22 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Following five months of overseas training in Abu Dhabi at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Interior Police Academy, Police Constable Ronaldo Francois returned to the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) on January 29, 2026, equipped with enhanced skills in public engagement and complaints handling to strengthen the force’s service to the public.

According to the RSVGPF, Francois returns with practical tools to enhance policing at home, including training in design thinking, a problem-solving approach that promotes adaptable, community-focused responses to recurring challenges. This method supports improved service delivery and more responsive engagement with the public.

The curriculum was also reported to strengthen his competencies in crime scene management, investigative planning, and security crisis response. These skills support evidence-based policing and effective decision-making during high-pressure situations and national emergencies.

“He began the programme on September 8, 2025, training alongside 228 officers from 36 nations in an initiative facilitated by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), aimed at strengthening professional standards and operational readiness for modern policing,” the RSVGPF explained.

It was noted that the 150-day course demanded strict discipline, beginning at 4:00 a.m. daily, and combined high-intensity physical conditioning with academic instruction in global security and community safety.

It was also highlighted that Francois distinguished himself throughout the programme and was selected by international instructors to serve as Group Leader during its final phase. In that role, he coordinated the daily activities and discipline of a multinational unit and acted as the liaison between academy staff and trainees.

“His selection reflected a strong capacity for leadership, communication, and professionalism in a multicultural environment and demonstrated that the standards developed within the RSVGPF prepare officers to perform confidently alongside counterparts from around the world,” the RSVGPF said.

The RSVGPF added: “Currently assigned to the Public Relations and Complaints Department, Constable Francois is well placed to apply these international standards to public engagement. His exposure to multiple policing cultures enhances his ability to communicate effectively, manage concerns with professionalism, and support transparency in service delivery.”

The Commissioner of Police and members of the rank and file have commended Constable Francois on the successful completion of this training and welcome his return to duty, recognising the value his enhanced skills and experience bring to the continued development of the RSVGPF.

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