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Historic Stride for Women in Police Service

Historic Stride for Women in Police Service

March 3, 2023
1:42 pm

For the first time two women are heading a division of the Barbados Police Service.

Assistant Superintendent Janice Ifill, the Deputy Divisional Officer in the Northern Division, is part of the history making leadership team.

Assistant Superintendent Janice Ifill, the Deputy Divisional Officer in the Northern Division

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