a member of the Bermuda Bar and was often opposing them.

Prosecutor Insp. Peter Duffy yesterday retired after 32 years in the Police Service.

Insp. Duffy, who has headed up Police Prosecution for eight years, was honoured by Attorney General Elliott Mottley, Solicitor General Barrie Meade, Deputy Commissioner of Police Michael Mylod and a plethora of the legal fraternity.

Mr. Meade thanked Insp. Duffy for helping train Crown counsels as they began their training in Magistrates' Court.

And he pointed out the "human and humane way'' the Prosecutions Department, under Insp. Duffy's lead, had dealt with members of the public who appeared in court without legal representation.

"He always made sure the unrepresented always had their day in court,'' Mr.

Meade recalled.

Other members of the bar described Insp. Duffy as fair, kind, and "constantly cool''.

Lawyer Edward Bailey spoke of his memories of Insp. Duffy from their days as constables in the Police force.

"He is a shining example of what is right in our justice system,'' lawyer Tim Marshall added. "He has assisted generations of counsels. He was always willing to advise young counsel about the other side of the law.'' Mr. Mylod also echoed the lawyers' praise of Insp. Duffy by calling him a "superb ambassador for the Bermuda Police Service''.

"Officers of his quality are not easy to replace,'' he added.

Acting Senior Magistrate Cheryl-Ann Mapp thanked Insp. Duffy for his years of service on behalf of the Chief Justice, the other Magistrates and all the defendants who he "treated fairly in the interest of justice''.

After all the tributes, Insp. Duffy admitted he was "overwhelmed by the comments by the members of the Bar''.

"I'm at a loss for words,'' he added.

He said he planned to travel now that he was no longer prosecuting cases. Sgt.

Kenrick James will head the Prosecutions Department as of Monday.