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Atlee Patrick Rodney, recently confirmed Commissioner of Police was the recipient of the Queen\u2019s Police Medal (QPM) at an investiture ceremony held at Government House on Thursday 12th March, 2020.<\/p>

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In the company of his immediate family, dignitaries and other government officials, including Honourable Prime Minister Gaston Browne; His Excellency, The Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Rodney Williams bestowed upon Commissioner Rodney, one of the highest honours to be given to any serving member of the police force. His Excellency, Sir Rodney Williams, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, congratulated Mr. Rodney and thanked him for his continued sterling contribution to the Nation of Antigua and Barbuda and the region on a whole.<\/p>\n

In his response, Mr Rodney expressed his delight to have been recognized to receive such a high honour. He gave thanks to God for bringing him thus far in his much loved career path. He further expressed profound gratitude to his wife and children for being a tower of support to him over the years, as well as the many people, both past and present that have positively impacted his life.
\nHe briefly recapped his journey; when he said he gave up teaching at the tender age of 16yrs in his native island Dominica, and travelled to Antigua on a \u201cFig Boat,\u201d to become a police officer; a decision he has never regretted. He urged those under his command to see his achievement as a goal, they too can accomplish in their career.<\/p>

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Commissioner Rodney was among two other Antiguan Nationals, who were recognized to be honoured during the announcement of the Queen\u2019s New Year\u2019s Honours List in December 2019. He now joins an elite group of retired Commissioners of Police, including Retired Commissioner Emeritus, Sir Wright F. George, Edric Potter, Alvin Goodwin, Elton Martin and first ever Female Commissioner of Police, Delano Christopher, who were all present.<\/p>

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The Queen\u2019s Police Medal (QPM) is awarded to Police Officers in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations, for gallantry or distinguished services. It was first established on May 19th, 1954 and is awarded on an annual basis.<\/p>\n

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