RFC #77 Passing Out Parade
Fri, 2016-08-12
The Passing Out Parade for Bermuda Police Service Recruit Foundation Course #77 took place at 6:00pm on Thursday, August 11th 2016 at Police Headquarters, Prospect, Devonshire. The event was well attended by family, friends and well-wishers. Also in attendance at the ceremony were several dignitaries including:
Her Excellency, the Acting Governor, Mrs. Ginny Ferson, The Premier The Hon. Michael H. Dunkley, JP, MP, Minister of National Security, Senator Jeffrey Baron, JP, Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Paul Wright, Acting Deputy Commissioner Mr. Antoine Daniels, Secretary for National Security, Maj. Marc Telemaque, The Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment, Lt. Col. David Curley, The Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Col. Edward J. Lamb, Chief Fire Officer, Mr. R. Lloyd Burchall, Commandant of the Bermuda Reserve Police, Ms. Sandra Beach, and Police Chaplain, Bishop the Reverend Dr. Lloyd E. Duncan.
The nine new constables were led by Parade Commander Acting Inspector Larry Dean. The Drill Instructor was Sergeant Derrick Golding. The members of RFC #77 were officially sworn in as police constables on 8th June 2016, and graduated after completing an eleven-week training course. This particular group of recruits is notable, as all of the officers came to service through the Bermuda Police Cadet Programme. They are:
Constable 2498 Jordan Basden
Constable 2499 Crai-Che’ Hall
Constable 2500 Aisha Hendrickson
Constable 2501 Akelah Hendrickson
Constable 2502 Justice McDermot
Constable 2503 Sheri Scott
Constable 2504 D’Vario Thompson
Constable 2505 Tavin Trott
Constable 2506 Maya Tucker
There were several awards presented during the ceremony. The awards and recipients are as follows:
The Instructors Cup - 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 2502 Justice McDermot for the fastest time of 1:07:45 in the female category.
The Instructors Cup was presented to Constable 2504 D’Vario Thompson for the fastest time of 55:12 in the male category.
All Round Athlete & Physical Fitness Awards
Constable 2502 Justice McDermot (female).
Constable 2504 D’Vario Thompson (male).
Deputy Commissioner’s Cup – This award is for the best effort on the course and the officer who has made the most significant progress. The Deputy Commissioner’s Cup was awarded to Constable 2503 Sheri Scott
Academic Award – Awarded to Constable 2505 Tavin Trott, who achieved an overall test average of 98%, which is the highest score on record for a RFC.
Commissioner’s Shield – Awarded to Blue Syndicate led by Sergeant Dereck Golding; consisting of Constable 2498 Jordan Basden, Constable 2499 Crai-Che’ Hall, Constable 2500 Aisha Hendrickson, Constable 2502 Justice McDermot and Constable 2505 Tavin Trott.
The award was collected by Constable 2499 Crai-Che’ Hall.
Baton of Honour – Awarded to Constable 2498 Jordan Basden, who was selected as the “Best All Round” student officer by the Training Centre staff.
It is a tradition of every Recruit Foundation Course to raise money in aid of a local charity. RFC #77 decided that the recipient of their generosity would be The Center Against Abuse. The group raised $1200.00 by completing a pedal bike relay across the island. Ms. Shiell, the Director for the Center Against Abuse was presented a cheque for that sum during the ceremony.
On behalf of the Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Paul Wright and the Bermuda Police Service would like to congratulate our nine new constables.
