NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Former Royal Bahamas Police Pressure Assistant Commissioner Paul Thompson died at 96. Thompson, born in Trinidad and Tobago, was 23 years previous when he noticed an commercial within the Trinidad Guardian recruiting younger males for the police drive in The Bahamas.
He later mentioned it was the perfect choice of his life to use for it.
Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander known as him “a hero” at his ninety fifth birthday celebration in 2022, and he additionally mentioned that he was a legend who had made a major affect on many law enforcement officials.
Thompson was additionally broadly thought to be a cornerstone of the Bahamian police drive, each throughout his service and in retirement.
Among the many modifications he launched was the power for Bahamian officers to coach abroad as a part of efforts to enhance the standard of the drive. He additionally stored his Trinidadian connections alive by bringing musical artists from there to The Bahamas to carry out.
Following his years within the police, he ran a non-public safety firm whereas persevering with to contribute to the talk on the way to battle crime.
Thompson, described as “the quintessential police officer,” died on Wednesday.
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