New Recruits Ready to Police

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – New police recruits expressing excitement and optimism as they begin their new careers. Our News spoke with some of the newest officers following their graduation.

Kristina Dragovich has more.

Tears and thanksgiving as 72 police recruits graduated on Friday. Among them, those who answered a call to serve the country, and chart a new course.

Police Constable Addison Bethel says his decision to join the police force was not solely for himself.

But the process wasn’t as easy as it may sound.

The newly graduated officers say some of the training was tough, but they got through it with a mission in mind.

Recruit Cameron Chery describes the five long months of training.

During the passing out ceremony on Friday, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle explained the need for police officers to be prepared to go into the communities.

With that, the police force recognized those outstanding recruits, including the recipient of the Baton of Honour, Police Constable Aaron Smith.