St. George’s, Grenada – June 11, 2025 — A cadre of officers from the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) has taken a significant step forward in emergency preparedness, following two intensive days of Emergency Response training conducted on June 10 and 11.
The officers, representing various departments within the force, completed rigorous certification in Heartsaver and Stop the Bleeding protocols—key skills that equip them to respond quickly and effectively to critical incidents involving trauma or medical emergencies.
The training formed part of the USNS COMFORT’s Continuing Promise 2025 (CP-25) Mission, and was facilitated through a dynamic collaboration between the University of Miami Global Institute for Community Health and Development, the Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education, and the United States Southern Command.
At the conclusion of the course, officers were awarded official certification, acknowledging their competency in delivering first-response medical aid—a vital component in safeguarding public safety and enhancing community confidence.
“This training is not just theoretical. It’s about real-world readiness. These are the same protocols used globally to preserve life in moments when every second counts,” a representative from the University of Miami explained during the certificate handover.
The RGPF’s participation reflects a deepening commitment to modernizing its approach to public service, particularly in a region where natural disasters, road accidents, and violent incidents can create high-pressure emergency situations. This initiative strengthens the Force’s operational resilience while reinforcing the broader goal of citizen-focused policing.
The Global Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is globally recognized for its dedication to humanitarian relief, public health education, and emergency readiness. By extending its expertise to first responders in Grenada, the Institute helps build a more capable and confident network of regional emergency service providers.
The RGPF’s Commissioner welcomed the training, noting that “capacity-building of this nature helps bring us closer to international standards in law enforcement and emergency care.”
With their newly acquired skills, RGPF officers are now better positioned to bridge the critical moments between injury and hospital care—saving lives and serving the public with greater efficiency and compassion.
