 Krusita Descartes-Pelius' assent to the post of commissioner of police signals a changing of the guard in the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force and establishes a trailblazing precedent for aspiring female police officers. I mean late tell is a historic time for the women of the country but as Mrs. Pelius said she's going to be commissioner for all people men and women but it's a very proud it's a very proud feeling to have a woman as a commissioner of police we feel very proud about it is our testimony of our faith and belief in the women of Saint Lucia. Krusita Descartes-Pelius is a decorated police officer with more than 30 years of experience under her belt. Prior to her appointment as police commissioner Krusita Descartes-Pelius previously served as assistant commissioner of police with responsibility for corporate services and strategic operations. I want to thank the honorable prime minister for the confidence he has placed in me to head the organization at such a challenging time. Let me assure you so that I will do my best. I'm looking forward to the support of the men and women of the organization to lead once I lead the organization. Commissioner Descartes-Pelius was enlisted in the police force in 1988. She attained the rank of sergeant in 2001 and later superintendent of police in 2015. In addition to successfully completing and participating in a multitude of theoretical and practical courses and training exercises, commissioner Descartes-Pelius also holds a bachelor's degree in management studies from the University of the West Indies. Krusita Descartes-Pelius succeeds Milton Daisy, whose tenure came to an end on October 14th from the office of the prime minister, Rihanna Isidou.