Barbados’ 29 newest special constables are preparing to take up policing duties after completing a nine-week training programme at the Regional Police Training Centre in Christ Church on Thursday, with senior officers urging them to uphold integrity and public trust as they enter service.

Certificates were presented during a closing ceremony by RPTC Commandant Rdney Archer, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Adrian Broomes and Acting Deputy Commissioner Sonia Boyce, marking the end of what officials described as intensive physical, academic and practical training.

The Best Recruit Overall award was given to SC541 Angus Harry.