The National Security Council (NSC) met in Providenciales on September 15, 2026, to address public safety improvements. Co-chaired by Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam and Premier Charles Washington Misick, the council endorsed a new programme designed to mitigate immediate risks and facilitate the procurement of additional equipment for the Domestic Fire and Rescue Service.
During the meeting, officials received several briefings regarding national security initiatives. These included a proposal to establish a Criminal Justice Board, co-chaired by Chief Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards, to improve strategic oversight across the justice system. The council also reviewed a Strategic Analysis Report on Cross-Border Cash Declarations covering 2022 to 2025, a plan for a risk-based personnel security framework, and updates on the Digital Borders Programme. Furthermore, the Acting Commanding Officer of the TCI Regiment provided details on the acquisition of a deep-water platform intended to bolster maritime capabilities.
Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey presented the latest crime statistics and outlined upcoming recruitment exercises for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Additionally, the Director General of the TCI Border Force reported on irregular migration interdictions and repatriations carried out throughout 2026. These ongoing efforts form part of a broader strategy to enhance operational readiness and law enforcement effectiveness across the Turks and Caicos Islands.