Ombudsman probes safety fears at police detention centre

Cayman’s public service watchdog has launched an investigation into the police service’s detention centre on Fairbanks Road amid fears over safety and drug abuse.

The move came after a string of public complaints about the well-being of inmates at the holding facility, officially the Cayman Islands Detention Centre.

Ombudsman Sharon Roulstone said, “Given the seriousness of some of the incidents, including some where prisoners have been injured or consumed dangerous quantities of drugs while in police custody, we are compelled to review the issues at a broader level with the objective of improving safety for both the prisoners and police officers.”

The findings and the final report of the investigation will be presented to Parliament for its consideration.