The RCIPS is upgrading its fleet of marked service vehicles. In the coming weeks, the public can expect to see these vehicles on patrol on Cayman’s roads, in use by frontline and firearm officers.
These vehicles are purpose-built 2026 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles and are equipped with enhanced emergency lighting systems, upgraded crash safety equipment, reinforced prisoner transport compartments, advanced braking and stability control systems, ballistic door panel protection, and integrated officer safety technology designed specifically for frontline law enforcement operations.
RCIPS Fleet and Store Manager Mr. Martin Oakley and his team, with the support of Deputy Chief Officer Jody-Ann Moore and Commissioner of Police Kurt Walton, has been leading the rollout of these new purpose-built Police Interceptor vehicles. The introduction of this new fleet forms part of the RCIPS’ continued commitment to modernizing policing capabilities while improving officer safety, operational readiness, and public protection.
The specially designed police vehicles provide enhanced durability and performance capabilities suitable for Cayman’s harsh operational environment. The vehicles feature increased cargo and equipment storage capacity, improved visibility systems, heavy-duty suspension packages, upgraded cooling systems for extended patrol operations, and integrated technology platforms that will support faster and more effective policing responses across the Islands.
As part of the RCIPS strategic technology transformation, led by Superintendent Roje Williams, the vehicles will also be fitted with mobile laptops, and other technologies, which will allow for on-the-scene data entry and report updating, e-ticketing, and various other tasks, which will increase the efficiency of officers in the field.
“This upgrade process is ongoing, and all of these features will not be available immediately, but we expect the full suite of features to be in use by the end of 2026,” says Superintendent Williams.
Commissioner of Police Kurt Walton adds, “As Commissioner, it is important to me to continue to invest in the safety of our officers, and the technological capabilities of our service, as we continue to keep pace with the capabilities that the public expects from a modern police service. The investment in these vehicles is a reflection of my priorities as described in our 3 Year Strategic Plan, and I am proud that we have achieved this milestone.”
The RCIPS has received an initial shipment which will be rolled out on patrol in the coming weeks. Additional shipments will arrive in the coming months. The vehicles will replace all Service Delivery SUVs and Firearms Unit vehicles.