We will oppose a foreigner or civilian for CoP

President of the Police First Divison ACP Winston Cooper said yesterday that any attempts by government to bring in a person outside the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, to be appointed as Commissioner of Police, will be met with strong opposition.

He also described as “rubbish” statements attributed to a government minister who claimed that no one is qualified in Trinidad and Tobago to be Commissioner. According to ACP Cooper, all members of the police executive are capable and qualified to fill the position of Commissioner of Police since they all worked from constable to Commissioner. He claimed that although the appointment of Commissioner was a political one, it will be disrespectful and unfair to bring in a foreigner or civilian to the post. Guy who will proceed on pre-retirement leave from tomorrow, will officially hand over to Deputy Commissioner Everald Snaggs who will celebrate his 59th birthday that day.