In a proactive effort to bolster campus safety and foster community relations, the principal of the T. A. Marryshow Community College, Mr. Andrew Abraham and senior members of the College administration met with Commissioner of Police Don Mc Kenzie and senior members of the Royal Grenada Police Force to discuss potential collaborations between TAMCC and the RGPF. The meeting, which took place on Monday November 25, 2024, focused on implementing enhanced security measures for the college’s campuses and exploring partnerships that promote capacity building for the police force through education.
The team from TAMCC included Deputy Principal for Academic Leadership and Strategic Initiatives, Dr. John Telesford, Director of Student Affairs, Ms. Eslyn Lewis and Coordinator for Community Service, Mr. Kwabena Mehutusekamen. The RGPF was represented by Commissioner of Police, Don Mc Kenzie, Deputy Commissioner of Police Jessmon Prince and Assistant Commissioners of Police Randy Connaught and Vannie Curwen.
During the discussions, members of the RGPF presented suggestions and outlined various relevant areas that would assist in not only boosting security protocols across all TAMCC’s Campuses but would treat in changing the mindset of the young people who attend the College, resulting in a safe environment conducive to learning. The suggestions given by the RGPF were met with strong support by the College’s Senior Administration who noted that student safety is of paramount importance.
Additionally, the parties explored the potential for the community college to offer specialized courses designed to develop skills relevant to law enforcement. These programs will aim to equip local police officers with knowledge in areas such as crisis management, community policing, and conflict resolution, ensuring they are well-prepared to serve the community effectively.
“As a College we are rightly positioned to provide capacity building resources to the RGPF. We have our traditional programmes that we offer but we believe that there are areas, be it crime fighting, cyber security or any certification the RGPF may have in mind, to build capacity across the police force. We as an institution are ready and willing to engage and provide that support to our entire community, not just limited to high-school graduates,” said Principal, Mr. Abraham.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to ongoing dialogue and collaboration between TAMCC and the RGPF, signaling a strong partnership aimed at enhancing the College’s security measures and professional development for law enforcement. Both parties are optimistic that these discussions will lead to actionable strategies that promote not only a safer campus environment but also a more capable police force serving Grenada.