was a system of night patrols in New Providence called the Night Guard. The men forming this guard were not constables, but were also supervised by the local magistrate. Their duties were primarily to protect the homes and businesses of the free population at night. In addition, the West India Regiment was stationed in Nassau to take care of any serious breach of peace throughout The Bahamas. These men were trained soldiers recruited from different ethnic groups in Africa and the Caribbean. They lived in barracks in isolation from the populations to ensure their loyalty in the event of local slave rebellions. In addition, their duties also included the protection of the islands from foreign invaders. At that time, the barracks was situated on the site where the Hilton British Colonial Hotel currently stands. The majority of the Family Islands which make up The Bahamas were largely neglected as far as law enforcement was concerned, as crime in these areas was almost non-existent. Structure The Royal Bahamas Police Force is headed by the Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander, who is supported in his role by one deputy commissioner, and eight assistant commissioners. The Commissioner of Police has command, direction and control of the Force and is the ex-officio Provost Marshall. The headquarters of the police force is located in Nassau, New Providence. The rank structure is similar to that of the United Kingdom's Scotland Yard usage: constable; corporal; sergeant; inspector; assistant superintendent; superintendent; chief superintendent; assistant commissioner; deputy commissioner; and commissioner. There are just over 3,000 members on the force. The Royal Bahamas Police Force is headed by what is known as the 'Senior Executive Leadership Team' or 'SELT'. These officers (ranging from the rank of assistant commissioner to commissioner) are responsible for setting strategic objectives and policies, policing plans, development, and mobilization of the force. The Senior Executive Leadership Team consists of one Commissioner, one deputy commissioner, and eight assistant commissioners. They are: Clayton Fernander, – Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux – Deputy Commissioner of Police Theophilus Cunningham, MBA, BSc, AA – Assistant Commissioner of Police (Grand Bahama & Northern Bahamas District) Kendal Strachan – Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations Management & Tactical Support) Craig Stubbs – Assistant Commissioner of Police (Public Safety & Community Policing Services) Kirkwood Andrews, MSc, BS - Assistant Commissioner of Police (Corporate Services) Bernard K. Bonamy Jr. – Assistant Commissioner of Police (Family Islands