Kingstown, October 20, 2025 — The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is celebrating one of its own, Inspector of Police Corlene Samuel, who has graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology from Monroe University, earning a perfect 4.00 GPA.
The degree was conferred on April 17, 2025, and the official graduation ceremony took place on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Inspector Samuel, a veteran Police Prosecutor, achieved this academic milestone while balancing the rigorous demands of law enforcement, postgraduate study, and personal challenges.
Her success, the RSVGPF said, reflects the resilience, discipline, and excellence that define the nation’s police officers. Quoting famed psychologist Carl Jung, Inspector Samuel said, “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” She explained that the quote served as a personal reminder that, regardless of obstacles, she had the power to shape her own future.
The journey, however, was far from easy. While pursuing her degree, Inspector Samuel continued her full-time service with the National Prosecution Service (NPS) under the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. During her studies, she also endured the tragic loss of her father, Osborne “Soca” Glasgow, who was murdered in 2024.
“This degree is dedicated to my father,” she shared. “He always believed in me and encouraged me to pursue education and purpose. His faith in me continues to guide everything I do.”
Inspector Samuel expressed deep gratitude to her family, friends, colleagues, and the leadership of the RSVGPF for their unwavering support. She also thanked the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Commissioner of Police, and the Director of Public Prosecutions for their confidence in her abilities.
As part of her program, Samuel completed an internship at the Liberty Lodge Boys Training School through the Ministry of National Mobilization, an experience she described as transformative. She credited Corporal of Police Sean Roache for his support during that period, saying his guidance helped her better understand the young men at the facility and the value of patience and empathy in rehabilitation.
Reflecting on the experience, she said it allowed her to connect academic theory with real-world practice and deepened her commitment to assisting at-risk youth and others who come into contact with the justice system. “It reminded me that justice must be firm but humane,” she said, “grounded in both understanding and law.”
With her new qualification, Inspector Samuel plans to apply her expertise in Forensic Psychology to strengthen the prosecutorial process and contribute to a justice system that emphasizes both accountability and rehabilitation.
The RSVGPF commended her achievement, describing it as a personal triumph that also highlights the organization’s dedication to professional development and continuous learning among its officers.
“Inspector Samuel’s success is a source of pride for the Force and the nation,” the RSVGPF stated. “It reinforces our commitment to building a modern, capable, and people-centered police
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