Deputy Commissioner of Police Jevene Bent (centre) adjusts the cap of this policeman as she inspects the parade of 234 graduates of the Jamaica Constabulary and Island Special Constabulary Force passing-out parade. The passing-out parade was held at the Police Academy, Twickenham Park, in St Catherine yesterday. Bent took the general salute as she represented Police Commissioner Rear Admiral Lewin. - Norman Grindley/Chief Photographer

ANNICE MILLIGAN wanted to become a lawyer. Her new career path, however, may lead her to create history by becoming the first female commissioner of police.

Milligan has already been part of history in the force as she was among the first in the joint graduating class of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF).

Yesterday, 145 ISCF members and 89 JCF constables graduated from the training college at Twickenham Park, St Catherine.

In a Gleaner interview, the new JCF member said: I think that being a member of this graduating class is a dream come true for me. I believe that it it a wise career choice, which helps you to serve your country in a special way.

"I wanted to do law, and now that I am involved in this journey, the aim is to be the first female commissioner of police," Milligan said.

The Dunoon Technical High School graduate said she would make a concerted effort to help make changes in the force.

Of note, rifles were not used in the passing-out parade, as the commissioner of police had instructed that they should be excluded from the ceremony.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Jevene Bent encouraged the members of the graduating class to work to the best of their abilities.

"The job of the police is getting harder each day, however, if you apply what you have been taught, then you would have done well,'' she said.