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41 Cards in this Set
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What is the most important government agency ? |
The Royal Bahamas police force |
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What is the duty of the Royal Bahamas Police Force ? |
To keep law and order |
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When was the Royal Bahamas police force established? |
March 1st, 1840 |
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1964 |
women were allowed to join |
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1966 |
Queen Elizabeth II added the name 'Royal' |
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1893 |
The police band was established |
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List 5 qualifications to enter the Royal Bahamas Police Force. |
1. you must complete a period of training (5 1/2 months) 2. you must be at least 18 years old 3. you must have a clean police record / be a law abiding citizen 4. you must have a good basic education 5. you must pass a police force entrance exam (math, English, general knowledge) |
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When was the Royal Bahamas Defense Force established? |
in 1974 |
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What is the motto of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force ? |
"Guard Our Heritage" |
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What is the responsibility of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force ? |
to protect the territorial waters of the Bahamas |
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Where is the main base of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force located ? |
Coral Harbour in New Providence |
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List 4 duties or roles of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force. |
1. Prevent smuggling of weapons, drugs and illegal immigration 2. Prevent poaching 3. Assist in times of trouble or disaster (hurricanes) 4. They work along with the police force to maintain law and order |
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List 5 qualifications to enter the Royal Bahamas Defense Force |
1. You must be between the ages of 17-26 years old to join 2. You must have a good basis education 3. You must be a law abiding citizen 4. You must have knowledge of marine terms and the ability to survive rigorous training 5. You must complete a training of 16 weeks (4 months) |
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What does the Royal Bahamas Defense Force training consist of ? |
The first 3 weeks are spent entirely on the base and they are allowed to go home on weekends. Inspections are done daily; this includes their rooms, all brass fixtures including the door handles and their shirt buttons. Daily exercise from 5:30 am to 7:45 pm |
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What is the highest rank in the Royal Bahamas Defense Force? |
Commodore |
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Who is the commodore of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force? |
Rodrick Bowe |
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What title is given to recruits who complete further training in the UK or America and who are they considered superior to ? |
title of officers superior to marines |
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What title is given to recruits who do not complete additional training and what 3 things can they become ? |
title of defense force marines
they can become seamen, commando squadron or a mechanic |
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Where does the government earn most of its revenue from ? |
customs duty/taxes |
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Where must all ships and aircraft arriving from an international destination enter the Bahamas through ? |
A port of entry |
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What are 3 other places that illegal immigrants coming into the Bahamas, come from ? |
Jamaica China Cuba |
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What is Her Majesty's Prison ? |
An institution of correction for adults 18 years and older |
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Where is Her Majesty's Prison located? |
Fox Hill, New Providence |
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What is the purpose of Her Majesty's prison ? |
To punish and rehabilitate persons who have broken the law |
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What do inmates have to live under in addition to losing their freedom ? |
crowded conditions |
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What do inmates learn at Her ? Majesty's prison |
carpentry cooking masonry |
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Prison officers, like police officers, are allowed to carry _____ . |
weapons |
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What is the name of the two institution of corrections for juveniles ? |
1. Simpson Penn Institution of Correction for boys 2. Williemae Pratt Institution of Correction for girls |
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What is the highest rank on the Royal Bahamas Police Force ? |
Commissioner of Police |
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Who is the commissioner of police for the Royal Bahamas Police Force ? |
Ellison Greenslade |
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It is illegal to enter the country without being _______ by Bahamas _________ . |
cleared customs |
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What is the lowest rank on the Royal Bahamas Police Force ? |
Constable |
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List 4 roles of a customs officer. |
1. Search to ensure that no illegal items are being brought into the country (plants, animals, weapons, drugs) 2. To ensure that everyone pays the required customs duty on imported items 3. To ensure that all Bahamian citizens 12 years and older are allowed duty-free exemptions of $300 twice a year 4. To arrest persons if they do not cooperate or are found with drugs for they have the authority to do so |
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What is the role of the immigration department ? |
To ensure that all persons entering the country do so legally |
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List 3 responsibilities of immigration. |
1. Issuing work permits to all foreigners working in the country 2. Regulating residence status 3. Issuing passports and travel documents to Bahamian citizens |
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Where are immigration officers stationed ? |
at all ports of entry |
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What is a port of entry ? |
Any place that you enter a country from an international destination |
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The immigration department has a stop list. What is a stop list ? |
A list that contains the names of people were not allowed to enter the country |
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List 4 reasons why a person's name might be on the stop list. |
1. They may have overstayed their time 2. they might have worked without a permit 3. they might be trying to enter the country illegally 4. they might be considered a national security risk |
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Where does most of the illegal immigrants coming into the Bahamas come from ? |
Haiti |
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What are police officers responsible for? |
ensuring that all persons who break the law are brought to trial |
