A law enforcement officer from the Commonwealth of Dominica has marked a major professional milestone by successfully completing a rigorous international maritime law enforcement training program hosted in the United States. Constable Mitchel Prevost crossed the finish line of the 21-day International Boarding Officer Course, which ran from July 17 to August 7, 2026, at the training facility in Charleston, South Carolina.
In an official statement released following the completion of the program, the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) extended its warmest formal congratulations to Prevost for his achievement, noting that the accomplishment reflects well on both the officer and the wider force.
Designed specifically for active personnel assigned to maritime law enforcement boarding teams, the course delivers a robust blended curriculum that combines deep dives into critical legal frameworks with hands-on practical skill building. Unlike generic law enforcement training, the program prioritizes both foundational and advanced boarding procedures, with intentional focus on team coordination and on-the-job officer safety, two core components of effective maritime law enforcement operations.
According to CDPF details, the training covered a wide range of high-stakes practical scenarios that officers regularly encounter during boarding operations. Trainees completed structured exercises covering administrative vessel inspections, legal search and seizure protocols, radiation detection techniques, recreational vessel inspection standards, proper arrest procedures, and compliant use of force decision-making.
Beyond core operational skills, participants also received immersive, hands-on instruction in several specialized areas: identifying concealed weapons, safely securing weapons during boarding operations, conducting thorough pat-downs of individuals on boarded vessels, and field testing and identifying controlled substances. All modules were tailored to replicate real-world conditions that maritime officers face, ensuring trainees are prepared to respond appropriately to any situation they may encounter.
For the CDPF, this training milestone aligns with the force’s ongoing commitment to professional development. The organization emphasized that it actively prioritizes connecting its officers with regional and international learning opportunities to help them continuously upgrade their capabilities and better serve the public. “Congratulations once again to Constable Mitchel Prevost on this achievement and continued commitment to service,” the CDPF said in its closing statement.