The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is grieving the loss of one of its most enduring members, a sergeant whose badge number and nearly four decades of faithful service have left an indelible mark on the nation's law enforcement community.
Sergeant Philmore Patrick, badge number 108, died on Sunday at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. Patrick joined the police force on January 20, 1987, and served the nation for nearly 40 years. Throughout his career, he earned a reputation as a dedicated and professional law enforcement officer committed to serving the people of Antigua and Barbuda.
At the time of his passing, Sergeant Patrick was assigned to the St. John's Police Station, where colleagues described him as a dependable officer who carried out his duties with integrity and dedication.
A Force Pays Its Respects
In a statement issued on Monday, the Royal Police Force paid tribute to Patrick's years of service, noting his significant contribution to policing and public safety across the country. Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers extended condolences to Patrick's family, friends and fellow officers, acknowledging the loss as a difficult moment for the policing community.
Sergeant Patrick's death marks the end of a distinguished career that spanned generations of policing in Antigua and Barbuda. He leaves behind a legacy of service and commitment that will be remembered by colleagues and the communities he served.
When Sergeant Patrick pinned on his badge in January 1987, Antigua and Barbuda was just six years into independence. He served through decades of change — in policing, in technology, in the country itself — reporting faithfully for duty across nearly four decades without wavering from the calling he had chosen.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda asks that the public keep Sergeant Patrick's family, loved ones, and fellow officers in their thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
