Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 13, 2016 (SKNIS): Twenty-five members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) were honoured on Thursday (May 12) for their commitment to duty and service to country.
The men and women were chosen from a group of 50 eligible officers who took the oath of office 18 years ago. The ceremony was held at Government House and was attended by the Governor General His Excellency, Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, Permanent Secretaries, the RSCNPF High Command and other senior members.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, addressed the officers and said he was privileged to celebrate the loyalty and dedication of the awardees with the rank and file of the force.
“When they took their oath some 18 years ago, they swore to “do right to all manner of people without fear or favour, affection or ill will,” he said. “These long-service and good conduct medals only go a small way towards recognising the dignity and dedication of their office in keeping our communities safe places for all.”
The prime minster, who is also the minister responsible for national security, highlighted that the 2016-2019 Police Strategic and the Improved Service Delivery Plan 2015-2016 places emphasis on several key areas including personnel matters. It includes to retain and motivate staff; to provide rewards and recognition; and to develop a recognition programme for member longevity and an enhanced use of ‘quality time.’
Prime Minister Harris added that he is confident that the multidimensional approach taken by the policing plans will produce a highly motivated, professional and productive police force.
“I am therefore pleased that the Police Force, under the new High Command, is moving in the right direction. It will not be easy and will not happen overnight because some of the undesirable practices and negative elements are still present. These are the challenges that the new leadership is committed to address,” he said, adding that the force is moving in the right direction. “I am therefore delighted that (this) event rewards those people who have demonstrated some of those fine qualities and who are to be distinguished by receiving their Long Service and Good Conduct Medals. I congratulate all of you and wish you well in your future engagement, whether on or off duty and I hope that you will continue to be true exemplars of the country’s motto “Country Above Self”.
According to an official releases from the RSCNPF the officers recognized at the ceremony were: Gazetted officers, Assistant Commissioner of Police Andre Mitchell, Superintendents Cromwell Henry, Lionel Moore, Adolph Adams, and Inspectors Travis Rogers and Phillip Eddy. Vaughan Henderson was also honoured. Among the Sergeants recognized were Mitchell Hobson, Reynold Myers, James Stephen, Sean John, Lyndita Powell, Calvin Amory, Ricardo Sampson, Edwards Drew, Denzil Pemberton, Shorna Francis-Edwards and Daniel Jacobs (Sgt Ret). Corporals awarded were Simeon Liburd, Matthew McGuire, Elvin Browne, Dexter Jacobs, Alecia Maloney and Winston Thompson. A posthumous award was presented to the family of Sgt. Junior Francis.
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