The Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course (RFC) 85 took place 4pm Thursday, 9th October 2025 at Royal Bermuda Regiment headquarters, Warwick Camp.
14 Constables, consisting of five women and nine men were on parade, accompanied by the Bermuda Island Pipe Band, under the command of Pipe Major Aidan Stones. They were led by the Parade Commander, Acting Inspector Anton Gilbert.
The newest members of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) are:
Assistant Commissioner of Police Mr. Martin Weekes, on behalf of the men and women of the Bermuda Police Service, congratulated and welcomed the 14 new officers into the Bermuda Police Service family.
Dignitaries in attendance included: His Excellency the Governor, Andrew Murdoch CMG and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP. Both spoke at Thursday’s ceremony.
Special guests in attendance included:
There were several awards presented during the ceremony. The awards and recipients were:
Athletic Awards – The Instructors Cup is an award that is given to the fastest male and female officer over the International 10kilometre or 6 mile Flatts road running course.
All Round Athlete & Physical Fitness Awards
Deputy Commissioner’s Cup – This award is for the best effort on the course and the officer who has made the most significant progress.
Charitable Presentation – It is a tradition of each Recruit Foundation Course to raise money in aid of a charity of their choice. All members of RFC 85 decided that the Centre Against Abuse would be the recipient of their charitable donation.
A cheque for $1,633 was presented to Centre Against Abuse Executive Director Mrs. Laurie Shiell-Smith, by Constable Channice Thompson.
Academic Award – Awarded to Constable Ameen Azeez, who achieved an overall test average of 91% over 13 exams.
Commissioner’s Shield – Awarded to Blue Syndicate, led by Training Centre staff member Constable Jenea Smith; consisting of Constable Ameen Azeez, Constable Cody Ballard, Constable India Cheeseman, Constable Tyaneil Darrell, Constable Nasojah Hall, Constable Channice Thompson and Constable Enshe-Nico Wade-Davis. The award was collected by Constable Enshe-Nico Wade-Davis.
Baton of Honour Recipient: Constable Tyaneil Darrell – The Baton of Honour was presented by RFC 84 Baton of Honourrecipient, Constable Khamp Edwards, to RFC 85 Constable Tyaneil Darrell, who was selected as the most distinguished student officer by the Training Centre staff.
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