Shanta Knowles
Bahamaspolice commissionerFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Shanta Knowles is the newly appointed police commissioner, recognized for her leadership role in addressing crime and safety issues within her community. She has taken on the significant responsibility of guiding law enforcement efforts amidst rising concerns about violence.
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Shanta Knowles, Commissioner of Police, promised to check on the status of the investigation into the missing money.
‘I can’t fight these people no more’Bahamas· 2026-06-02
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles confirmed that three police officers were under investigation in connection with Culmer's escape.
Murder suspect gets two years jail after eight months on the runBahamas· 2026-06-01
Commissioner Shanta Knowles stated that only a flotation device has been recovered in the case.
US asks police to expand searchBahamas· 2026-05-29
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles confirmed that three police officers were under investigation in connection with Culmer’s escape.
Escaped murder suspect caught after eight months on the runBahamas· 2026-05-29
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles opened the workshop with enforcement statistics from Operation Tidal Wave.
Jet ski operators banned from riding with guestsBahamas· 2026-03-06
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles said yesterday that the officer involved in the fatal shooting remains on active duty.
Officer involved in fatal shooting of Tinker still on active dutyBahamas· 2026-03-05
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles said both matters are still pending before the Tribunal.
Tribunal yet to rule on officers in bribery and ‘stool’ incidentsBahamas· 2026-03-04Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles unveiled statistics regarding domestic violence and serious crime matters.
‘Alarming’ 26 child sex cases logged at Bahamas Crisis CentreBahamas· 2026-03-02
Shanta Knowles is the chief superintendent of the Royal Bahamas Police Force who responded to comments about corruption.
Date set for five in US cocaine trialBahamas· 2026-02-26
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles said two police officers are facing disciplinary proceedings after a viral video appeared to show an officer attempting to solicit a bribe.
Two officers face disciplinary tribunal over bribery claimsBahamas· 2026-01-29Shanta Knowles, the Police Commissioner, reported a significant decrease in crime across The Bahamas in 2025.
Murders plummet 31% as major crime hits record lowsBahamas· 2026-01-28Commissioner Shanta Knowles stated that three police officers were under investigation for an escape incident.
Police continue searching for man who slipped his restraints while at hospitalBahamas· 2025-12-15
A sustained decline would be welcomed by Commissioner Shanta Knowles, who assumed leadership of the Royal Bahamas Police Force last December.
Country may hit lowest non-covid murder count in over a decadeBahamas· 2025-12-15
Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles said she hopes to see an all-female recruit squad join the Royal Bahamas Police Force soon.
Police commissioner hopes to see all-female recruit squad join police forceBahamas· 2025-11-08
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles confirmed the charges against the officers involved in the incident.
US detainee abuse officers chargedBahamas· 2025-11-05
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles was part of the team surveying the hurricane damage alongside Chargé Furnish.
US mobilises aid and private sector support for Bahamas after Hurricane MelissaBahamas· 2025-11-03
Commissioner Knowles renewed appeals for the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned to come forward.
Police renew appeal for mother of abandoned newborn to come forwardBahamas· 2025-11-03
Commissioner Shanta Knowles said videos can interfere with investigations and cause further pain to families.
Deadly attack caught on videoBahamas· 2025-10-27
Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles confirmed yesterday that a man will be charged with the murder of 30-year-old Lauren Saunders.
Man to be charged over pregnant mom’s murderBahamas· 2025-10-27
Commissioner Shanta Knowles reported a 27 percent decline in murders for the first half of 2025.
Murders down by 28 percent against last year’s numbersBahamas· 2025-09-30
Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles received a request to investigate the claims made by Charlotte Green.
Foreign Affairs requests probe after COI claims govt ‘selling passports like candy’Bahamas· 2025-08-27
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles has renewed calls for more recruits, stating she could 'guarantee a very good and successful career' for those who enlist.
Police launch online recruitment portal amid shortageBahamas· 2025-08-23Commissioner Shanta Knowles confirmed that the force is actively considering non-lethal weapons.
Coroner shooting rulings ‘discouraged some officers’Bahamas· 2025-08-20
Commissioner Knowles insisted that officers would never fabricate evidence after a Coroner’s Court inquest into the death of Evan Fox revealed contradictions.
Knowles insists officers don’t fabricate evidenceBahamas· 2025-08-19
Commissioner Shanta Knowles has revealed that police are considering adding non-lethal weapons to their arsenal.
Police may be given non-lethal weaponsBahamas· 2025-08-19
Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles announced the update on the investigation into the shocking video.
Officer before tribunal for video over woman defecatingBahamas· 2025-08-18
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles told reporters officials were investigating the first case under the Anti-Gang Act.
PM: Anti-gang charges ‘soon’ | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-08-13
Commissioner Shanta Knowles’ recent revelation that the police force needs 2,000 more officers.
Munroe says about ten to 15 percent of officers on extended sick leaveBahamas· 2025-07-30Commissioner Shanta Knowles announced the dismissal of a reserve police officer accused of beating a student.
Officer accused of beating student at EP Roberts dismissed from RBPFBahamas· 2025-07-29
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is working to rebuild public trust.
Knowles credits ethics training with reduction of misconduct in RBPFBahamas· 2025-07-29