KINGSTON, Jamaica — Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie, head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), has successfully earned a Doctor of Psychology degree.
Dr McKenzie pursued his studies at Atlantic International University through an online platform from September 2018 to October 2024.
In an interview with Observer Online, Dr McKenzie expressed pride in his academic achievement, acknowledging the challenges of balancing his demanding role within the police force with his studies. This accomplishment adds to his impressive academic credentials, which include a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of London, earned in 2024.
His educational journey began in 2006 when he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Political Science from the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. He later obtained an Associate of Science in Police Studies and Management from the University of Technology, Jamaica, in 2007.
In 2013, he earned a Master’s degree from UWI and a postgraduate certificate in Road Safety for Low- and Middle-Income Countries from the University of Delft, Netherlands.