(PointeXpress)Members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda are celebrating the 55th installment of Police Week, which Commissioner Atlee Rodney has described as one of the strongest links with the community. The Commissioner was speaking on Sunday morning, at the Swetes Wesleyan Holiness Church, where members of the force joined worshipers for service as the first activity of Police Week 2023, being held under the theme “With dignity and Pride, we are working together with our community.”
“I am happy that our founding fathers had the vision and foresight to set aside a period such as this so that we can come to say thank you in a special way. Police week is a wonderful community policing tool that has created an avenue to build stronger and closer relationships between the public and the police,” he stated.
He acknowledged that after more than a half-century, police week activities have proven to be one of the stronger links between the police and the community. However, he added, working together with the community is not without its challenges.
“As the leader of this organization, I will acknowledge that we do not always get it 100 percent right. That is not to say we do not set out to do right. However, circumstances and other factors along the way, sometimes determine a different outcome. Nevertheless, we will remain resolute in our commitment to serving the people of this nation with pride and dignity. Our successes are as a result of your continued support,” he observed.
Commissioner Rodney is encouraging all his officers to remain focused and steadfast in their commitment, as the force continues to rise above the adversities that come with this noble profession so that in the years to come, our contribution to this country will forever be etched in the annals of history as that of committed and dedicated service despite the various challenges police face daily.
The activities of the week include; an Open Day exhibition at Police Headquarters and later the skills competition among the fire stations, for the Malcolm Nicholas Cup in St. John’s. These take place on Monday. On Wednesday, the Calypso Monarch competition takes place at the Antigua Recreation Grounds, Friday is a Cultural Food festival at the Rising Sun Grounds and Saturday night is the crowd-favourite, the Theatrical presentation at ARG
