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Petition Launched to Honor First Female Commissioner as Part of Women\u2019s History Month<\/strong><\/p>

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Ms. Delano Christopher, Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s first female police commissioner <\/strong><\/p>\n

A personal encounter with a compassionate female police officer in the community, sparked the imagination of a young girl and inspired her interest in public service.<\/p>

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Jermaine N. Edwards, a UPP contender in the Primary in St. John\u2019s Rural South Constituency, recalls when she got lost at Carnival City as a youngster.\u00a0 Police Officer, Ms. Delano Christopher, recognized Jermaine, and returned her safely to her parents.<\/p>

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As the nation mourns the passing of former Police Commissioner Delano Christopher, Jermaine Edwards has started a petition that proposes that the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda rename American Road, where the police headquarters is located, to honor Ms. Christopher\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving grown up in the community of Nut Grove, Ms. Christopher had a lasting impact and garnered the respect of everyone, especially the youth. I was elated when she was appointed the first female police commissioner in the region. Her accomplishments inspired me to dedicate my life to public service and pursue studies in criminal justice,\u201d Edwards said.<\/p>

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Edwards notes that female police officers tend to have a positive influence on the perceived job performance, trustworthiness, and fairness of a police agency.<\/p>\n

She believes that in many cases, they tend to influence the public\u2019s willingness to cooperate in the production of positive public safety outcomes.<\/p>

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\u201cHer presence as a female officer made me feel at ease and sparked my interest in law enforcement. Female officers were not common then, and she seemed like a giant to me. At a time when youth violence is at an all-time high, we must memorialize Ms. Christopher\u2019s legacy and the contributions that she made at the community, national, and regional level,\u201d Edwards added.<\/p>

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With the celebration of Women\u2019s History Month throughout the month of March, the UPP hopeful notes the low level of female representation in Parliament.<\/p>\n

Further, in a historically matriarchal society, Edwards questions why only one of our six national heroes is female. She vows to bring greater gender balance by ensuring that women play a greater role in leadership in all areas of society.<\/p>\n

Ms. Delano Christopher will be laid to rest on March 13th and will be remembered as a trailblazer who was trusted and respected by her peers and throughout the community.<\/p>\n

This often translated into achieving more effective community policing strategies, especially in addressing conflicts and dispute resolution strategies among the youth and adults alike.<\/p>\n

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