Nine Police Officers Celebrated for Academic Achievements
Graduates earned qualifications in management, criminal justice, psychology and finance while balancing their studies with policing duties.
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has recognised nine officers for completing university qualifications, with several earning high academic honours while continuing their policing careers.
The Commissioner of Police and the wider Force congratulated the graduates, praising the discipline, commitment and perseverance required to balance academic studies with the demands of police work.
Among those recognised was Inspector Rohan Cordice, who earned a master’s degree in Business Management with a concentration in General Management from the University of the West Indies (UWI).
Inspector Lester Bagot completed a Bachelor of Science in Management at UWI, graduating with First Class Honours.
Two officers earned Summa Cum Laude distinctions: Constable Kenvin Gore, who completed a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at Walden University, and Corporal Amethyst Adams-George, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Monroe University.
Also graduating from Monroe University was Constable Anestine Massicot, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude.
The UWI graduates also included Constable Theona Warrington, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with Second Class Honours, Upper Division, and Constable Keriann Thomas, who completed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance.
Constable Rashidi Merrifield earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Banking and Finance, while Constable Kelsy Mussington completed a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Psychology, earning Upper Second Class Honours.
In its congratulatory message, the Force said the accomplishments reflected both personal achievement and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
It expressed confidence that the knowledge and skills gained would strengthen the delivery of professional, effective and community-focused policing.
The graduates were also encouraged to use their achievements to inspire colleagues to pursue further education while continuing their service to the people of Antigua and Barbuda.
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