A veteran Caribbean law enforcement leader has earned one of the most prestigious international honors in Black law enforcement, capping a more than 40-year career marked by cross-regional collaboration and public service commitment. On June 5, 2026, former Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda Commissioner Atlee Rodney received the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) International Presidential Award during the 2026 NOBLE International Training Summit held in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The award was formally presented by NOBLE president and retired police chief Renee Hall, who highlighted Rodney’s decades of transformative contributions to law enforcement across the Caribbean. The 2026 award coincides with NOBLE’s 50th anniversary as a leading global organization for Black law enforcement professionals. In her remarks during the presentation ceremony, Hall emphasized that this year’s recognition placed special focus on elevating international partnerships and honoring the work of outstanding law enforcement leaders outside the United States. Hall told assembled summit attendees that NOBLE International took immense pride in honoring Rodney, whose legacy of visionary leadership, dedicated mentorship, community-centered service, and commitment to regional cooperation has left an indelible mark on public safety practitioners and local communities throughout the Caribbean and beyond. Trebor Randle, chair of NOBLE’s International Affairs committee, who attended the ceremony, added context to the honor, noting that the award was granted in direct acknowledgment of Rodney’s extraordinary leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing law enforcement standards across the entire Caribbean region over a 40-plus year career of exemplary public service. Rodney’s career in law enforcement has stretched across key leadership roles at both national and regional levels. Beyond his tenure as Commissioner of Police for Antigua and Barbuda, he has served as president of the Caribbean Association of Commissioners of Police (ACCP) and as a regional director on the board of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). He currently holds the position of Deputy Executive Director at the Regional Security System (RSS) Headquarters, where he continues to shape regional security strategy. In his acceptance remarks, Rodney expressed deep humility at receiving the honor from the globally respected law enforcement organization, extending sincere gratitude to NOBLE for the recognition. He offered special praise to his family, lifelong mentors, and all the individuals and partner organizations that have supported his work throughout his law enforcement career, and reaffirmed his commitment to continuing efforts to strengthen safety and security across the Caribbean region. Current Antigua and Barbuda Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers also extended official congratulations to Rodney following the ceremony, noting that the international honor is a source of collective pride for the entire Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, and a testament to Rodney’s decades of dedicated service to the nation and the broader Caribbean community.
Former Police Commissioner Atlee Rodney Honoured with International Law Enforcement Award
