Bringing TTPS into disrepute

Newsday secured a copy of the suspension which was served on the SRP last week Tuesday by Acting Police Commissioner Stephen Williams.

The letter stated: “In the circumstances, you are hereby notified that with immediate effect you are to cease performing duty as a Special Reserve Police officer pending the determination of the investigation.

You are required to return all items of kit and accoutrements issued to you in the execution of your duties including of your Special Reserve Police Identification Card to the officer delivering this notice to you.” On Friday, president of the Police Social Welfare Association Inspector Michael Seales wrote to Williams asking him to reconsider his decision to suspend the SRP, who has two years service.

In his letter, Inspector Seales noted that: “Our member, in her dire situation which has caused her irreputable damage, has approached the Association with a letter she received from your office, stopping her from being called out to duty.

This letter in our opinion when read in its entirety, falls short of alluding to possible dismissal for the already embarrassed and regretful officer.” The letter also stated that the suspension without pay has left the SRP in financial constraints. The Association is viewing the suspension letter as a roundabout way of informing the SRP that she has been constructively dismissed from the TTPS. “For any decision to have this officer dismissed from the service at this time is a fate that could prove to be detrimental to her financially and quite possibly, mentally.” The letter continued “The Association is humbly beseeching your good office to kindly reconsider the position in regard to the harsh punishment meted out to the officer, and consider the impact this decision would have on the said officer.” The Association is also calling for a speedy determination of the investigation.