The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) is proud to announce that two of its members, Chief Inspector Dian Dyer-Alexander and Police Constable Donville Myers, were highlighted on Wednesday, 29 April, by the British Overseas Territories Women in Policing Network (BOTWiP) for their exceptional contributions to the service and the community.
Chief Inspector Dian Dyer-Alexander: Outstanding Contribution Award
CI Dyer-Alexander has been nominated for the Outstanding Contribution Award, which recognises individuals who have significantly supported, promoted, and enhanced policing within their organisation.
A respected leader and operational strategist, CI Dyer-Alexander is being celebrated for her strength during major and critical incidents and her tireless work as a member of the Police Welfare Committee. Known as a champion for staff across the service, she has been instrumental in improving facilities and providing essential support to colleagues in need. Her dedication to the mentorship and development of young police women continues to drive positive cultural change within the RCIPS.
Police Constable Donville Myers: HeForShe Award
Police Constable (PC) Donville Myers has been nominated for the HeForShe Award, a category that acknowledges the vital role men play in increasing female representation in leadership and improving how policing is delivered to women in the community.
PC Myers is being recognised for his significant impact both within the service and through his community outreach. Most notably, he led the development of the R.I.S.E Programme at John Gray High School, which has recently expanded to Clifton Hunter High School. The programme empowers young women by teaching them etiquette and essential life skills, fostering a new generation of leaders—some of whom may one day follow in his footsteps as future police officers.
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Rob Atkin MBE, expressed his pride in the nominees, stating:
"I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to CI Dyer-Alexander and PCMyers on these well-deserved nominations. Their work exemplifies the values of the RCIPS. CI Dyer-Alexander’s leadership and commitment to staff welfare are second to none, and PC Myers’ dedication to mentoring the young women of our community through the R.I.S.E programme is truly inspiring. They are both outstanding ambassadors for the Cayman Islands on the regional stage, and even more so as police representatives of the RCIPS."
The British Overseas Territories Women in Policing Network (BOTWiP) aims to support and connect women in policing across all British Overseas Territories, fostering an environment of equality, mentorship, and professional excellence. The RCIPS are proud to have featured in this awards programme for the second time since the RCIPS Women in Policing Network was developed in the Cayman Islands in May 2022.