Press Release
U.S. Embassy Nassau, in partnership with the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and Bahamas Immigration, successfully concluded a week-long joint training program focused on combating transnational organized crime, human trafficking, and document fraud.
The Intermediate Fraud Detection Workshop, held February 9-13, 2026, brought together law enforcement professionals from both nations for intensive classroom instruction and hands-on practical exercises. The training included practical components such as vessel boarding procedures, serving search warrants, and mock court sessions to enhance real-world investigative capabilities.
The program was funded by the Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs section and coordinated by the Embassy’s Overseas Criminal Investigations Unit (OCIU) and the newly established Human Exploitation and Trafficking Working Group (HEAT). Instruction was provided by experts from the Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Secret Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, and Customs and Border Protection.
At the closing ceremony, U.S. Ambassador Herschel J. Walker emphasized the importance of the bilateral partnership, stating: “The threats we face—human trafficking, drug smuggling, document fraud, transnational crime—these challenges are too big for any one agency or any one nation to tackle alone. But when we combine our resources, share our expertise, and coordinate our efforts, we become much more effective.”
Ambassador Walker also noted that “this training is not a one-time event—it’s part of an ongoing partnership built on mutual respect and shared security interests.”
The United States remains committed to supporting law enforcement capacity-building in The Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean, ensuring both nations are better equipped to protect their communities and combat shared security threats.
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