Police service appoints five senior command officers

Local News Police service appoints five senior command officers by Barbados Today 06/07/2026 written by Barbados Today Updated by Benson Joseph 06/07/2026 2 min read A+A- Reset Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce addressing her senior command. (Photo credit: TBPS) FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 452 The Barbados Police Service has strengthened its senior command with the appointment of two deputy commissioners and three assistant commissioners. The appointments took effect on Friday, just after Sonia Boyce was sworn in as the first woman to serve as Commissioner of Police. Boyce presented letters of appointment at Police Headquarters following the confirmation of Barry Hunte and Adrian Broomes as deputy commissioners of police, and Stephen Herbert, David Welch and John Boyce as assistant commissioners. Describing the occasion as “a joyous morning”, the commissioner noted that several of the officers had already been acting in their respective roles. Congratulating the new senior command team, she said: “The Barbados Police Service is not a one woman or one man show,” adding that the group must move forward together, “hand in hand,” to advance the organisation. She said the leadership team’s objective was to continue building the TBPS into an organisation that is not only among the best in the region, but among the best in the world. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Deputy Commissioner Hunte has served in senior leadership roles within the service, including oversight of special operations and management services, and has been recognised for his focus on leadership, standards, performance, change management and the effective execution of the service’s policing plan. Deputy Commissioner Broomes has held key roles in disaster response and coordination and continues to pursue executive leadership training. Assistant Commissioner Herbert is responsible for human resources and administration, with duties focused on workforce development, strategic training and inter-agency collaboration. Assistant Commissioner Welch has responsibility for change management and technology services, while Assistant Commissioner John Boyce has served at senior command level, including responsibility for crime. Deputy Commissioner Adrian Broomes was absent from the ceremony as he is overseas participating in a police executive training course. (TBPS/BT) Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Relatives: Slain Black Rock businessman may have been targeted for jewellery 06/07/2026 High demand, limited supply and delays reshape property landscape 06/07/2026 Fire cadet programme marks 26 years with expanded intake 06/07/2026