Deputy Superintendent Anthony Elcover Davis - CONTRIBUTED
THIS WEEK On The Beat turns the spotlight on a member who has served the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) with distinction for over three decades. He is none other than Deputy Superintendent Anthony Elcover Davis. This humble, down to earth, behind the scenes, hardworking man, hails from Sanguinette in Clarendon.
This dedicated individual was in the first batch of officers to graduate from the Port Royal Training Depot in Kingston in 1972. After graduation, he was posted at the Spanish Town Police Station where he served for a short while before being transferred to the then Lluidasvale Police Station now Guanaboa Vale where he spent seven years.
In 1981 he was promoted to the rank of corporal then transferred to Linstead where he served for three years before moving on to the Jamaica Police Academy. In 1983 he took up a different assignment by being a classroom instructor for recruits in training. He taught law, police procedures, firearm training amongst other things.
The stern, soft-spoken officer was in charge of In-service Training when he was promoted to Inspector in 1993. This job entails evaluating probationary constables as to their suitability for continued service at the end of their two-year probation.
The eloquent officer has been on several training courses in Barbados, Trinidad, at the Canadian Police College, Jamaica Constabulary Staff College and the University of the West Indies.
SEVERAL CHALLENGES
In 2000 he was promoted to deputy superintendent and is presently the second person in charge of the Police Control Centre that deals with hundreds of emergency calls on a daily basis.
The deputy superintendent told On the Beat that when he became a member of the JCF 'there were several challenges. However, police were able to use personality to persuade people to behave'. He went on to say that 'there is a breakdown in the level of discipline and respect for law enforcers'. Another problem that affects law enforcers is the rampant and blatant negative change in values and attitudes in the society.
He said he has absolutely no regrets in enlisting in the JCF, as his career as a policeman has been satisfying. DSP Davis intimated that he has benefited psychologically and academically. He said that he is elated at the present trend in the force as more persons are qualifying themselves to ensure improve quality service to the public.
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