Twelve New Constables Join Reserve Police
12 new constables have joined the Bermuda Reserve Police, with the new recruits being officially recognized as a Passing Out Ceremony held yesterday [Apr 16].
A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is pleased to announce that twelve new Constables joined the Bermuda Reserve Police at a 7.00pm Passing Out Ceremony held Thursday, April 16 in the Police Recreation Club hall, Prospect Devonshire.”
Reserve Inspector Shawn Russell and Reserve Constable Jeffrey DeSilva
“The new Reserve officers completed a 13 week training course, held two evenings a week for three hours each, consisting of various core competencies.”
“Deputy Commissioner of Police Paul Wright, Commandant Cannoth Roberts and Deputy Commandant Ron-Michel Davis delivered remarks to the assembled colleagues, family and friends that filled the hall.”
Commandant Cannoth Roberts, retiring Reserve Sergeant Helene Benjamin, Deputy Commissioner of Police Paul Wright
The 12 new Reserve officers are:
- Reserve Constable 1330 Tinee Lupparelli
- Reserve Constable 1380 Nicholas Lamontagne
- Reserve Constable 1533 Gallage Amaradasa
- Reserve Constable 1539 Jeffrey DeSilva
- Reserve Constable 1540 Ingrid Pitt
- Reserve Constable 1541 Leslie-Ann Rochester
- Reserve Constable 1542 Christina Roberts
- Reserve Constable 1543 Duval Robinson
- Reserve Constable 1544 Jamali Smith
- Reserve Constable 1545 Sekia James
- Reserve Constable 1546 Jaret Walker
- Reserve Constable 1547 Susie Williams-Stovell
“The Baton of Honour, awarded to the outstanding student officer, was presented to Reserve Constable 1539 Jeffrey DeSilva.”
“Retiring Reserve Sergeant 1246 Helene Benjamin was also recognized at the ceremony for her 18 years of service to the community.”
Front row: Reserve Superintendent Sandra Beach, Commandant Cannoth Roberts, Deputy Commandant Ron-Michel Davis, Reserve Chief Inspector Arnim Donawa. Back row: Reserve Inspector Dexter Flood, Reserve Inspector Mikkel Harris, Reserve Inspector Shawn Russell
“Reflecting on her time as a voluntary police officer, Ms. Benjamin declared that she enjoyed her time working in various departments within the Reserves – especially when she had the opportunity to organise community events such as Harbour Nights – and indicated that she would still be willing to assist with social events in the future.”
Photos courtesy of Reserve Inspector Dexter Flood
Love the bottom photo, although perhaps slightly disappointed that Detective Inspector Grim of the CID isn’t in there.
Congrats to the new reserve recruits!!! I served 7 yrs starting in the early 1980′s, everyone needs to do something for their country!!!
We need them 2,000 jobs so that we aint gotta drive the paddy wagon for a job mate
And I thought they didn’t have any money.
It was nice working with you Sgt. Benjamin. Enjoy your free time.
I did 10 yrs… good times Jerry and me..lol.
@ Future Alliance: This goes to prove, “everyone can’t be satisfied”
I take this opportunity to thank them who have served or are presently serving in any capacity they may have been assigned to. Bottom-line, “it’s team work” and they do it well.
When will certain people acknowledge that without our Law enforcement where would we be? The Islands Police may not please you but, there are countless others that are quite happy having them…