Inspector Allan Carty retired from the Royal Anguilla Police Force on Monday this week, March 1, after serving for thirty years and having been a most successful and committed officer.

Some of the Police Officers and others at the Reception

A reception was held at the Anguilla Great House on Saturday, February 27, in his honour. It was attended by members of the Force, their families and friends. During that function, His Excellency, Governor Alistair Harrison, who has responsibility for the Force, commended Mr. Carty for his excellent, long and exemplary service.

Some of the Police Officers and others at the Reception

Commissioner of Police, Keithly Benjamin, reviewed Mr. Carty’s policing career dating back to his appointment as a Constable on March 1, 1980 and his initial training at the Regional Police Training Centre in Barbados, where he eventually served as an Instructor. Mr. Benjamin spoke highly about Mr. Carty’s achievements in the Force as Firearms Instructor, Traffic Investigator/Examiner and Drill Trainer, and his community service including Football Umpire and Fitness Instructor.

Commissioner Benjamin (right) presenting gift to Inspector Carty

“No one can doubt that Allan Carty served his country, impacted many lives and played leading roles in the discharge of the mandate of the Royal Anguilla Police Force during his tenure,” Commissioner Benjamin stated. “He is a career police officer and although there are many ways to measure success, coupled with a difference of opinions and definitions, I would venture to say Inspector Carty’s career was a successful one.”

In 1986 Mr. Carty was promoted to the rank of Corporal. In February 1992, he was seconded to the Regional Police Training Centre in Barbados as an Instructor and in 1994 he was appointed the first Training Officer for the Royal Anguilla Police Force. He later became the Firearms Instructor.

Bouquet for Mrs. Carty

In March 1998 he was appointed to the rank of Inspector, eight years after passing the examination for that post. In June, 2000, he was awarded the Colonial Police Medal (CPM). He served as Acting Superintendent on three occasions. He has had extensive training in various fields of advanced policing, administration, crime management and analysis, firearms range management, disaster relief, among other specialised courses. Mr. Carty, who is a well known physical trainer, was named the 2008-2009 Unsung Hero for Anguilla by FirstCaribbean International Bank.

Mr. Carty expressed thanks to the Anguilla Government for its role in enhancing his personal and professional development and to his colleagues and family for their support.

Gift from Public Administration by Mrs. Rogers

“I have reached the point in my professional career when transition to a different field will help me to make other meaningful contributions to our society,” the retired Inspector said. “I now go on to mastery in other areas, utilising and practicing the discipline I learnt in this great institution called the Royal Anguilla Police Force.” He will be using his long experience and accomplishment in traffic matters to operate a private business called Professional Driving School.

A number of Mr. Carty’s colleagues in the Force, and members of his exercise class, joined in paying glowing tribute to him for his varied services and commitment to duty. He was the recipient of parting gifts from Commissioner Benjamin on behalf of all ranks of the Force, and from Human Resource Officer, Mrs. Charmaine Rogers, on behalf of the Department of Public Administration.

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