IATF officers take sick leave

Seales said yesterday that during the Carnival period, the association was deluged with calls from angry IATF members who condemned certain decisions taken without their consent.

He said those officers who opted to report for duty were also considering using their sick leave.

“It also stemmed from the withdrawal of some of the equipment used for them to perform their duties,” Seales said. “Cars were taken away from them so they were unable to do patrols in the areas of Beetham, Sea Lots and environs.” Seales said the association, after taking a cursory look, found out that several officers stayed off the job and there was a plan by the remaining officers to withdraw from the job by using their sick leave privilege.

He said the association was “a bit baffled, surprised to say the least,” that the IATF officers who, he said, had demonstrated “commitment and resolve in the application and the performance of their jobs” were planning a mass sick-out. Seales said the association was troubled and was calling on Acting Commissioner Stephen Williams to look into the matter because he found it untenable and frightening.

“It leaves a gaping hole in the security and safety of residents in the Beetham and Sea Lots areas and it makes them vulnerable to anybody who will wish to bring them harm.

On the flip side, the officers are now demoralised and it threatens their safety because the vehicles used for the coverage and the method of duties compromise their safety if they are absent.” However, Newsday spoke with a senior member of the IATF yesterday who dismissed Seales’ claim that IATF officers had taken sick-out action.

He revealed there was some absenteeism during the Carnival season but said that was the norm. Only top Russian dating site royaldatingsite.com you will find beautiful single Russian women for marriage who are online now in finding suitors from the United States.