Police Officer Earns Master’s Degree in Forensics, Specialising in Ballistics

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Officer Latisha Browne

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is celebrating a major achievement within its ranks following the graduation of Officer Latisha Browne of the Forensics Unit from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom.

Officer Browne successfully completed a Master of Science degree in Forensics, with a specialisation in Ballistics.

Her advanced training marks a significant boost to the country’s forensic science capacity, especially in the critical area of firearms and ballistics analysis.

The newly acquired expertise will strengthen the work of the national Forensics Unit in multiple ways.

Beyond technical analysis of firearms-related evidence, Officer Browne’s training covers areas such as proper chain-of-custody procedures and providing expert testimony during judicial proceedings essential elements in securing convictions and ensuring the integrity of the justice system.

Law enforcement officials hailed her achievement as a testament to the growing professionalism within the police force.

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Comments (10)

  • Juju Bee October 3, 2025, 7:20 AM

    young lady I love this for you. Congratulations and I hope this will significantly improve the forces crime fighting efforts
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    • Socrates October 3, 2025, 7:45 AM

      CONGRATULATIONS! THANK GOD!BIG UP YOURSELF! Now the Government NEEDS TO BUILD THE LONG OVERDUE FORENSIC LAB WITH MODERN EQUIPMENT! This will help reduce crime drastically!
      Reply
    • Maki October 3, 2025, 11:04 AM

      Congratulations to Officer Browne, such a great achievement for her and the police force!
      Reply
    • Anonymous October 3, 2025, 1:55 PM

      With her masters she should be promoted to inspector.
      Reply
  • Faithful National #1 October 3, 2025, 9:32 AM

    Congratulations! Be sure to watch your back, though, since another police officer; also female,also touted as one of the Force’s rising stars in the area of Forensics was shot found dead earlier this year, while on the job. Her death was eventually ruled a “suicide” by her fellow officers and in very short order, interred. Stay alert, stay focused, stay safe! Congratulations.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
    Reply
  • Lesroy October 3, 2025, 3:51 PM

    Congratulations officer browne,wish you the best going forward with your skill
    Reply
  • Heniess October 3, 2025, 6:15 PM

    Congrats baby girl. You did this. I love This for you
    Reply
  • Dr. Cordroy V. Charles October 3, 2025, 6:53 PM

    Congrats 🎉
    Reply
  • SunnyDale crew of 1995 October 3, 2025, 10:53 PM

    Congrats Lati …. Let’s hope the police force sees your worth. Dr. LS
    Reply
  • Dave October 4, 2025, 3:29 PM

    Congratulations . Put your degree into good use
    Reply

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