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Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers<\/strong> called on officers to meet public criticism with discipline and performance as the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda<\/strong> held its annual Commissioner\u2019s Route March in St. John\u2019s on Saturday.<\/p>

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Speaking to officers before the ceremonial march, Jeffers acknowledged that the force has faced heightened scrutiny but said the proper response lies in professionalism rather than confrontation. He told officers their responsibility is to demonstrate their value through daily policing, adding that he remains confident in the work being done across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The march carried added weight this year as it was Jeffers\u2019 first since being confirmed as commissioner. Officers marched an estimated five kilometres through the capital in a long-standing tradition that combines pageantry with a public display of readiness and cohesion. Although typically held earlier in December, the event was shifted to December 20.<\/p>

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Police said operational coverage was maintained throughout the exercise, with officers remaining on regular patrol while others participated in the march. Members of the public gathered along the route, offering support as the procession passed.<\/p>

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The commissioner said the event underscored the principle that leadership within the force is grounded in accountability and service, reflected in the everyday work of officers on the streets.<\/p>\n

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