The Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF), known as the Anguilla Police Force until 1990, is the national police force of the Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean.
The Anguilla Police Force was formed on 28 January 1990,[2] after Anguilla separated from Saint Christopher and Nevis. It received the "Royal" prefix in 1990.
The Royal Anguilla Police Force is based in The Valley, Anguilla. From 2015, the force was led by Commissioner Paul C. Morrison, who transferred from Sussex Police in England. As of January 2021, the force is being led by David Lynch.[3]
As of December 2022, the RAPF had a strength of 111 officers.
Recruits to the RAPF carry out training at RAPF Anguilla Recruit Training Center which includes:[4]
Physical Training (PT)
Drill (marching)
Motor Vehicle Collisions
The recruits wear a uniform similar to RAPF constables, but they wear a baseball cap in training, until they pass the training when they get their normal headdress. This training is carried out internally by RAPF officers.
Black tunic with closed collar, silver buttons and whistle on chain
Black trousers with silver piping
Black socks and black shoes
White pith helmet with RAPF capbadge, chinstrap and spike in silver
White belt with central clasp
Male officers with the rank of inspector and above, wear the tunic open at the collar, with a white shirt and black tie underneath. A Sam Browne belt in black is worn over the top and a swagger stick is carried underneath the arm. Peaked caps are worn by senior officers and may replace the pith helmet for junior officers.
