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Anguilla is entering a defining moment in its fight against violent crime, and all eyes are on Commissioner of Police Robert M. Clark as the island grapples with a troubling pattern of unsolved homicides. With eleven murders from 2025 still without resolution and new killings already recorded in 2026, public confidence in the justice system is stretched thin. Residents are demanding more than promises — they want visible action, stronger investigative tools, and a police force equipped to meet the scale of the crisis.

The Government of Anguilla held a press conference following the recent murders that have shaken the nation.

Commissioner Clark has confirmed that Anguilla will transition to a new UK‑supported forensic provider following a review of the previous arrangements used in 2025. This shift aligns Anguilla with other Overseas Territories such as the British Virgin Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands, where UK‑backed forensic teams assist with evidence processing and major crime investigations.

Anguilla had a 0% homicide clearance rate for the year 2025 — a rare and troubling statistic for any jurisdiction, especially one as small and tightly knit as Anguilla

Yet even with these regional partnerships, conviction rates across the Caribbean remain uneven, hindered by witness reluctance, gang‑related violence, and limited local capacity. Anguilla’s adoption of a new forensic provider is a critical step forward, but it will only be effective if paired with stronger on‑island investigative resources.

Recording of press conference can be seen below: or Click Here.

That is where the Commissioner’s second announcement becomes crucial: the long‑awaited National CCTV Infrastructure is finally scheduled for delivery this year. Expanded surveillance coverage will give investigators access to reliable visual evidence in cases where community silence has stalled progress.

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CCTV alone cannot solve crime, but it can strengthen cases, support prosecutions, and provide the kind of evidential clarity Anguilla has desperately lacked. Combined with improved forensic support, the island is poised to modernize its investigative framework — but technology cannot replace manpower.

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Anguilla’s police force remains understaffed for the scale of the challenges it faces. If the island is serious about reversing its homicide trend, it must invest in recruiting, training, and retaining more officers. Forensics and CCTV will strengthen investigations, but without enough boots on the ground — officers who can respond quickly, gather intelligence, build community trust, and follow leads — the island risks repeating the failures of 2025.

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Commissioner Clark’s announcements signal progress, but the real test will be whether Anguilla pairs these upgrades with the human resources needed to deliver justice. Until then, the island remains at a crossroads, caught between new tools and old problems, waiting to see whether this moment becomes a turning point or another missed opportunity.