Dear Editor,
The police force could not have gotten a better public relation officer in the person of Inspector Josepha. Kudos to you, Inspector Josepha, for keeping the public informed, with regard to the crime situation on the island! You are so down to earth and always willing to share your knowledge with the public, whenever you are called upon to do so. Your behaviour tells me who you are, inside.
You are so patient. When I look at you, I’m reminded of the Biblical story of Job, who was so patient. Even when he lost everything, he still remained faithful, no matter how challenging the gravity of his situation. The correlation is that you are so outgoing and patient with law breakers. Not that you support their behaviour. No, you believe in dialogue, first. By doing so, you are setting the foundation to establish a better relationship, with the public.
Furthermore, by giving the public a chance to become more aware of the regulations, you are hoping that the motorists would understand and adhere to the traffic rules, before you reached the point of handing them a fine. This kind of attitude is so commendable! It reveals not just leadership skills, but being conscious that your job would be a lot easier, if you create that bond with the community.
Your leadership style reminds me of when I was growing up. One day, I was on a bike, speeding and having fun, but was riding in the opposite direction. Not realizing the danger, a kind and concerned policeman like you, stopped me dead in my tracks. I had to get off the bike, and he sat me down and spoke to me as if he were my dad. He explained me the traffic rules and the danger that I was in if I had collided with the oncoming traffic. Up today, I remember that conversation as if it was yesterday, and I never made that mistake, ever again.
What really gets my attention also, is how you make yourself available to go at different locations to explain the various scenarios. This is important because it accommodates the viewers' learning modality, which helps us to absorb the information, a lot better. For me, that is so commendable! Thank you for always being so patient and so accessible!
Joslyn Morton
