Leroy Hutchinson

Pinnacle Award

Leroy Hutchinson

It is arguable that “Hutchie”, as he is affectionately called, is the most highly respected Barbadian in Brooklyn, where he worked and still lives. He certainly is a legend among the police fraternity and Barbadian community.

Popular among all, Leroy Hutchinson has had an indelible career, particularly in law enforcement, and has married that to community service over decades on his own and as a member of the Barbadian Ex-Police Association.

Still a very active member of the ExPolice which he led for a number of years, conducting mentoring sessions with youth at the Ex-Police headquarters and the Family Renaissance Center as part of a partnership with the 67th Precinct, Hutchie is also a founding member of the newest Barbadian organisation, the Barbados Support Group, (BSG).

His quiet work behind the scenes has smoothen out many an issue for many individuals and organisations. He has also been central to the New York Consulate’s relationships with the 67th Precinct and facilitation of some major events.

Dedicated service is nothing new to Hutchie. He was a member of the Royal Barbados Police Force for six years before immigrating to the United States in 1977. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for eight years. After leaving in 1986 as a Staff Sergeant, Hutchie became a Police Officer with the NYPD. He worked closely and tirelessly with the various segments of the East Flatbush community, Block Associations, Community Boards, School Boards and elected officials.

He has received many commendations for his hard work. Some of these include the New York City Police Hammerdinger Award for Excellence in Policing; Kings County Policing Award; the Beacon of Hope Award; the Distinguished Public Service Award; and the Community Service Award. He is also a member of the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame.

Hutchinson attended St. Josephs College where he majored in Organizational Management, and the United States Air Force College, where he studied Logistics Management.

After retiring from the NYPD as a Detective, Hutchie, who is also a member of the Guyana Ex-Police Association and Caribbean Law Enforcement Association, worked for Assemblyman Nick Perry, undertaking community projects.

His on-going work with the Barbadian Ex-Police and the BSG signals that he has no intention of stopping the work that he loves – assisting in ameliorating communities in Brooklyn, building the Barbadian Ex-Police Association and supporting Barbados.

Retired NYPD Detective