Community Spotlight: Sergeant Rojehn Holt on Discipline, Service & Leadership
- Winsome M. Sherrier Witter
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
Welcome to Community Spotlight, where we highlight individuals whose discipline, service and integrity are making a real difference in our communities.
In this episode, we feature Sergeant Rojehn Holt, 2025 LASCO Top Cop for Area 3 and Second Place National Winner, whose life and work reflect what purposeful service truly looks like. This conversation centres on discipline, perseverance and positive role modelling, and the lessons young people can draw from a life committed to service.
Who Is Rojehn Holt Beyond the Uniform?
Beyond the badge, Sergeant Holt describes himself as jovial, caring, purpose-driven and deeply passionate about community service, particularly service to Jamaica’s youth. His decision to pursue a life of service was shaped by seeing firsthand how one caring individual can redirect young people from negative paths and help them become positive influences within society.
“I have witnessed what can happen when someone shows that they care about a young boy or girl and how that can transform lives.”
Discipline as a Way of Life
For Sergeant Holt, discipline is the backbone of everything he does. It guides him to do what is right, even when no one is watching, and shows up in punctuality, preparation, principled decision-making, and integrity.
Discipline, he explains, allows him to:
Balance work and family life
Manage stress in demanding environments
Stay focused on community initiatives
Serve with excellence and integrity
Perseverance When the Journey Gets Hard
Like everyone else, Sergeant Holt has faced moments when giving up seemed easier. What kept him going was discipline anchored in purpose, supported by family, friends, colleagues, and the very communities he serves.
As a mentor with young people watching his every move, perseverance is not optional; it is a responsibility.
“When you push through the darkness, it can reignite passion and lead to very positive outcomes.”
Service Beyond the Uniform
Service, for Sergeant Holt, is not limited to a job title or uniform. It is found in simple, selfless acts:
Assisting the elderly
Helping a neighbour
Mentoring young people
Simply listening when someone needs to be heard
He strongly encourages young people to join their local Police Youth Club, highlighting how these programmes equip youth with skills, certifications, and opportunities that uplift both individuals and their communities.
“Serving the community is about putting others first and leaving a legacy that will be remembered for generations.”
What National Recognition Really Represents
Being named LASCO Top Cop for Area 3 and placing Second Nationally is, for Sergeant Holt, a deeply humbling honour. More than a title, the recognition represents trust from his division, his area and the communities he serves.
It reinforces his commitment to embodying service, integrity, humility and excellence, not status.
The Responsibility of Being a Role Model
Young people are always watching. Sergeant Holt stresses that being a role model means living what you want others to become before, during, and after the spotlight.
“Your actions and choices can shape the future of Jamaica.”
Leadership, he notes, is about leading by example and inspiring others to rise into their own leadership roles.
A Message to Young People Unsure About Their Future
Sergeant Holt’s message is both grounding and empowering:
Your path may be uncertain, but your impact can be profound
Discover what you are passionate about
Keep God at the centre of all you do
Serve others along your journey
Never lose sight of your self-worth
“Jamaica needs your uniqueness. Let your light shine so you can illuminate every community you touch.”
What’s Ahead: Youth Mentorship & Community Programmes
Looking forward, Sergeant Holt shared plans for:
Targeted youth mentorship programmes in schools across Clarendon and the wider Area 3
Sports-based initiatives designed to address specific social challenges
Police drill teams engaging schools and uniformed youth groups to instil discipline and pride
Ongoing collaboration with the Jamaica Constabulary Force Community Safety and Security Branch
These initiatives aim to guide young people toward positive paths and reinforce the belief that the future of Jamaica is in good hands.
Final Reflection
Sergeant Rojehn Holt’s story reminds us that discipline, integrity and service are built through daily choices and that positive role models still matter.
To every young person reading:
Your path may not be clear yet, but your actions today are shaping the future you are becoming.
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