Allerdyce Strachan

Allerdyce Cooper Strachan is a Bahamian law enforcement officer. Strachan was a Superintendent of Police within the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the first woman to rise to that rank. In 1996, Strachan was promoted to Superintendent of Police, the first woman to hold the position. In 1999, she retired from active duty.

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

Recognition and later life 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.

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