Allerdyce Strachan

Allerdyce Cooper was born in Rock Sound, Eleuthera to Otis and Madeline Cooper.[1]

During her childhood she attended school in Eleuthera as well as in Grand Bahama.[1] After finishing high school, Cooper worked as a teacher's assistant in Eleuthera until 1964.[1]

Strachan joined The Royal Bahamas Police Force in 1965.[1] She worked in the Criminal Investigation Department for 26 years.[1] In 1993 with Police Commissioner Bonamy, Strachan started a free summer camp for youth.[2] In 1996, Strachan was promoted to Superintendent of Police, the first woman to hold the position.[1] In 1999, she retired from active duty.[1]

Strachan was Vice President of the International Association of Community Police Officers from 1996 to 1999.[1]

Strachan was recognized by The Royal Bahamas Police Force as Best Recruit in 1965. She was awarded a Good Conduct Medal in 1984, a Meritorious Award in 1985. She received the Silver Jubilee Award from the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in 1998.

Strachan was a recipient of the Zonta Club of New Providence Living Legends Award in 2000, The Royal Bahamas Police Force Silver Salvo Award in 2003, and the Prison Fellowship Award.[1]

Strachan is the founding Secretary of The Royal Bahamas Police Force Retired Officers Association.[1]