Thu, 2017-12-07

At 4pm today (Thursday, December 7th) the Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course #78 took place at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. In attendance at the ceremony were several dignitaries including:

His Excellency, The Governor, Mr. John Rankin CMG
The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons JP
United States Consul General, Mrs. Mary Ellen Koenig
Secretary for National Security, Maj. Marc Telemaque, LVO, ED, JP pmsc
The Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Lt. Col. David Curley ED
The Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Col. Edward J. Lamb, ED, tasc
Collector of Customs, Mrs. Lucinda Pearman
Acting Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Morris White
Commandant of the Bermuda Reserve Police, Ms. Sandra Beach
Special Olympics Bermuda Ms. Alicia Zuill
Police Chaplain, Reverend Dr. Kevin Santucci

Twelve Constables were on parade, accompanied by the Bermuda Island Pipe Band under the command of Pipe Sergeant Aidan Stones. They were led by the Parade Commander and Drill Instructor Sergeant Derrick Golding.

The newest members of the Bermuda Police Service are:

Constable 2521 Jermari Belboda
Constable 2522 Daischon Chin
Constable 2523 Jah-Zico Douglas
Constable 2524 George Edmead
Constable 2525 Jonathan Flood
Constable 2526 Kori Jackman
Constable 2527 Nathan Lawrence
Constable 2529 Thomas Senior
Constable 2530 Tyler Simons
Constable 2531 Teriann Smith
Constable 2532 Gregory Stienlet
Constable 2533 Zhane Virgil-Darrell

There were several awards presented during the ceremony. The awards and recipients were:

Athletic Awards - The Instructors Cup is an award that is given to the fastest male and female officer over the International 10 kilometre or 6 mile Flatts road running course.

The Instructors Cup was presented to Constable Teriann Smith for the fastest time of 1 hour 16 minutes and 40 seconds in the female category.

The Instructors Cup was presented to Constable Daischon Chin for the fastest time of 45 minutes and 50 seconds in the male category.

All Round Athlete & Physical Fitness Awards

Constable Teriann Smith (female).
Constable Daischon Chin (male).

Athletic awards presented by the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons JP

Deputy Commissioner’s Cup – This award is for the best effort on the course and the officer who has made the most significant progress.

Awarded to Constable Thomas Senior. (pictured left - presented by Acting Deputy Commissioner Martin Weekes)

Charitable Presentation – It is a tradition of each Recruit Foundation Course to raise money in aid of a charity of their choice. All members of RFC #78 decided Special Olympics Bermuda would be this year’s recipient.

A cheque for $2,150 was presented to Ms. Alicia Zuill representing Special Olympics Bermuda. The money was raised during a car wash held by RFC #78. (pictured right - presented by Constable 2525 Jonathan Flood)

Academic Award – Awarded to Constable Jah-Zico Douglas, who achieved an overall test average of 90.54%. (pictured below left - presented by Acting Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels)

Commissioner’s Shield – Awarded to Green Syndicate led by Sergeant Derrick Golding; consisting of Constable Jah-Zico Douglas, Constable Kori Jackman, Constable Nathan Lawrence, Constable Teriann Smith and Constable Gregory Stienlet.

The award was collected by Constable Gregory Stienlet. (pictured below right - presented by Acting Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels)

Baton of Honour – Awarded to Constable Jah-Zico Douglas, who was selected as the most distinguished student officer by the Training Centre staff. (pictured below left - presented by Acting Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels)

On behalf of the Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Antoine Daniels, the men & women of the Bermuda Police Service would like to congratulate and welcome these twelve new officers into the Bermuda Police Service family.

Photos by Dexter Flood. More photos available here.

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