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In an interview, the mother of two found all of the fuss a bit bothersome as she simply wanted a different job than nursing. Her hiring came as a shock to her family and community, who actually frowned upon Allen leaving the nursing job to become a constable.

In 1972, Allen left The Met to return home to her native Jamaica with her family. While in the island nation, Allen joined the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

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