The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) has announced the appointment of Barry Hunte and Adrian Broomes to the post of Deputy Commissioner of Police, effective July 3. It also announced the appointment of Stephen Herbert, David Welch and John Boyce to the post of Assistant Commissioner of Police.

These appointments strengthen the senior command team at an important time for the organisation, as TBPS continues to advance its operational priorities, enhance public confidence, and support the professional development of its officers.

Deputy Commissioner Barry Hunte has served in senior leadership roles within the service, including head of Special Branch and, most recently, responsibility for special operations and management services. He has also been recognised for his focus on leadership, standards, performance, change management and the effective execution of the service’s policing plan. Hunte completed the College of Policing Executive Leaders Programme in Coventry, United Kingdom, an intensive 19-week programme designed to prepare senior officers for executive leadership.