In a significant achievement for Caribbean law enforcement, Constable Anestine Massicot of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has earned exceptional recognition in an elite international police training program conducted in Abu Dhabi. The intensive program, hosted by the UAE Ministry of Interior Police Academy in collaboration with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), concluded in January 2026 with Massicot standing out as the sole representative from her nation.
Selected for the prestigious IACP/UAE Ministry of Interior Police Academy Exchange Programme, Constable Massicot demonstrated outstanding capabilities throughout the rigorous four-to-five-month curriculum. Training assessments highlighted her superior analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficient application of policing theories during both classroom instruction and practical scenario-based exercises. Instructors particularly noted her unwavering professionalism, discipline, and adaptability in navigating the challenges of the structured academy environment, which encompassed physical conditioning, drills, academic studies, and realistic policing operations.
Her conduct throughout the program exemplified the highest standards of law enforcement professionalism, characterized by punctuality, respect, accountability, and composure in all interactions with international colleagues and trainers. This achievement continues a tradition of excellence from Antigua and Barbuda, following the successful completion of the same program by Constables Theona Pascal, Jahmesha Daniel, and Shawn Silston in January 2025.
The program, fully funded by the UAE Ministry of Interior to include travel, accommodation, meals, training materials, and medical insurance, represents a substantial investment in international law enforcement cooperation and capacity building. This initiative underscores the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda’s dedicated commitment to continuous professional development and strengthening collaborative ties with global policing partners.
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers extended heartfelt congratulations to Constable Massicot on behalf of the entire force, simultaneously expressing profound gratitude to the IACP and the UAE Ministry of Interior for their invaluable partnership and commitment to advancing professional policing standards worldwide.