{"id":360897,"date":"2026-05-13T09:24:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=360897"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:24:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:24:34","slug":"dominica-police-officers-complete-advanced-drill-and-ceremonial-training-in-barbados","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/dominica-police-officers-complete-advanced-drill-and-ceremonial-training-in-barbados\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominica police officers complete advanced drill and ceremonial training in Barbados"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sergeant Sherwin Mitchel and Acting Corporal Tyron Sandy of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) have successfully completed a seven-week All Arms Advanced Drill and Ceremonial Drill Instructors Course in Barbados.<\/p>\n

According to the CDPF, the training programme included 43 participants from military, police, and uniformed services organizations across the Caribbean. Participating agencies included the Barbados Defence Force Regiment and Coast Guard, Barbados Police Service, Barbados Fire Service, Barbados Prison Service, Barbados Youth Advance Corps, the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force, Royal Antigua and Barbuda Police Force, St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force and Police Force, Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, St. Vincent Police Force, and the Royal Grenada Police Force.<\/p>\n

Upon completion of the course, Sgt. Sherwin Mitchel and Ag. Cpl. Tyron Sandy received the Distinguished Drill Instructors Medal, an award associated with drill instructors trained under the British Drill System.<\/p>\n

In addition, Sergeant Mitchel was recommended to return to Barbados to serve as a Senior Drill Instructor for future All Arms Advanced and Ceremonial Drill Courses. In that role, he would work toward qualifying for the Senior Drill Instructors Medal and the White Cap Band.<\/p>\n

The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force congratulated the officers and stated that their participation and achievements reflect ongoing efforts toward professional development and training within the organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sergeant Sherwin Mitchel and Acting Corporal Tyron Sandy of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) have successfully completed a seven-week All Arms Advanced Drill and Ceremonial Drill Instructors Course in Barbados. 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