The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has been plunged into mourning following the untimely passing of Sergeant Vanetta Cochrane-Bachelor, identified by service number 58. The veteran officer succumbed on Friday, February 6th, at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, though the precise circumstances of her death remain undisclosed by authorities.
In an official communiqué, the law enforcement institution conveyed its profound sorrow and extended heartfelt sympathies to Sergeant Cochrane-Bachelor’s bereaved family, wide circle of friends, and distraught colleagues. The force characterized her departure as a significant depletion to its operational ranks, underscoring the void left by her absence.
An outpouring of homage has commenced from across the department as fellow officers and subordinates commemorate her extensive tenure and unwavering dedication to law enforcement responsibilities. Colleagues are collectively reflecting on her professional legacy and the profound impact she made through her steadfast commitment to serving the community, marking a solemn period for the nation’s policing community.