Transformation vs. Amalgamation- A Policy Perspective on the Divergent Roles of the Military and the Police in Small Developing Countries: The Case of Jamaica

Hilton A. McDavid, DSc.

Dr. Hilton McDavid is a Senior Lecturer and the Academic Director of the MSc in National Security and Strategic Studies Programme, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston, Jamaica. He holds the Doctor of Science Degree in Engineering Management from George Washington University and is a graduate of the Centre for Hemispheric Studies, National Defense University;  Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff College, Canadian Forces Staff School and Mons Officer Cadet School, United Kingdom.

Prior to joining academia, Doctor McDavid completed over 20 years Commissioned Service in the Guyana Defence Force where he held the appointments of Commanding Officer, 13 Guards Battalion; Staff Officer, Grade 1, Administration and Logistics; and Commander, Engineering Corps.

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