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october 6, 1948 – The Gleaner newspaper receives a letter from W.A. Bustamante, suggesting that they open a fund for the widow and children of Detective Corporal Lewis, who was killed while attempting to arrest the notorious criminal Ivanhoe Martin (aka Rhygin). Along with this letter, Mr. Bustamante forwards a cheque for £50 to start [...]

June 5, 1975 – an advertisement is placed in the day’s Gleaner newspaper: JOIN THE POLICE FORCE & HELP THE PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Requirements: A Sound education and able to pass a set examination, physically fit; between the ages 18-30 years; at least 5ft 7inches in height; good character. Salary: a minimum of $3,000 [...]

April 25, 1939 – As of today, policemen will all be armed at nights. No policeman is allowed to go on night patrol duty without being armed with a service revolver. The new directive comes after a young sub-officer was shot while patrolling Harbour Street one night the previous week.