LASCO congratulates Sergeant of Police Hodel Harris of the St. Mary Division in Area 2, voted the 2013/2014 LASCO JCF Police Officer of the Year and is the second female member of Area 2 to take the award. A beacon in her community, Sergeant Harris wears many hats for her division. Harris’ extensive experience at the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB) has resulted in her playing important roles which includes; community based police officer, community safety officer, field resource officer, trained mediator and domestic violence intervention trainer. She also provides support as a UTech mentor, HIV/AIDs mentor and initiator of the National Inter-school Brigade in St. Mary, aimed at empowering teenage boys in the parish and instilling discipline and responsible behaviour. The LASCO Police Officer of the Year Award, now in its thirteenth year was initiated to acknowledge the professionalism and dedication of the members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Though a value cannot be placed on the work of these brave men and women, LASCO aims to highlight their invaluable contribution to the structure of our country’s affairs. Lascelles Chin, executive chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies, acknowledges the professionalism and dedication of the members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
