Byron McDaniel, Gleaner Writer
VINCENT JAMES, president of the Manchester-based chapter three of the Association of Past Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (APMJCF), has said that his organisation has begun a process of meeting with serving members of the force in order to share the experience and valuable expertise of its members.
Mr. James, who was master of ceremonies at the annual Christmas dinner of the association at the Chinese International Restaurant in Mandeville, last week, addressed scores of diners comprising members of the association, sponsors and associates including Resident Magistrate for the parish, Oswald Burcheson, as well as attorney-at-law, Delroy Salmon, who was also the guest speaker.
INVISIBLE, TANGIBLE IMPACT
"I commend you for the significant contribution you have been making in this parish. The skill, knowledge and expertise you have accumulated over the years put you in a position to assist the serving members. I can see evidence of that in the present members and no less to the invisible, tangible impact that you have made," Mr. Salmon said.
The Senior Resident Magistrate for the parish, Oswald Burcheson, who is a former police detective, encouraged the retired police officers to continue to monitor, counsel and guide the young members of the force. He also called on the wider society to speak out about injustices, referring to their reluctance to speak as 'a deafening silence'.
"Can you imagine what will happen to our society in the next couple of years if the silence is maintained?" he asked.
