The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force has congratulated Sergeant Jefferson Drigo and Woman Police Constable Alana Honore on completing the Regional Security System Training Institute Community Policing Course 2/2026 in Barbados.
The two-week programme, which ran earlier this year, brought together officers from across the Eastern Caribbean to examine how police forces can build stronger, more trusting relationships with the communities they serve. The CDPF said the course focused on the principles and practical application of community policing, a model that places prevention and partnership at the centre of law enforcement.
Community policing is a cornerstone of the CDPF's approach to public safety, particularly in a small island where officers and residents often know one another by name. The force has increasingly emphasised foot patrols, school visits, and engagement with village councils and youth groups as part of its wider strategy to reduce crime and improve public confidence.
Sergeant Drigo and WPC Honore are expected to share what they learned with colleagues in Dominica, helping to spread best practices across the force. The CDPF has not yet said whether the training will lead to new initiatives or a formal expansion of community policing programmes in specific parishes.
The Regional Security System, which includes Dominica as a member, operates the RSS Training Institute as a regional hub for law enforcement education. Courses like this one allow officers from different islands to compare approaches and build professional networks that can be useful during joint operations or regional security matters.
The CDPF's statement did not provide further details about the course content or the officers' assignments upon their return. The force has previously sent officers to similar regional training programmes in Barbados and other member states.
For residents, the completion of the course signals a continued investment in the kind of policing that relies on cooperation rather than enforcement alone. In Dominica's close-knit communities, that approach is often seen as essential to maintaining public order and safety.
The CDPF has encouraged the public to continue working with officers at the community level, noting that information from residents remains one of the most effective tools in preventing and solving crime.
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