Guy’s last day on Monday, talks to the media today

Minister of National Security Howard Chin Lee yesterday confirmed that retiring Police Commissioner Hilton Guy has not been given an extension by Government. He told Newsday that Deputy Commissioner Everard Snaggs would act as Commissioner effective Tuesday until the new Commissioner is named. Chin Lee could not say when the announcement would be made regarding the new Commissioner. He only stated that it would be a “surprise.” Yesterday Guy had his last meeting as a member of the National Security Council when he was thanked by Prime Minister Patrick Manning, Chairman of the Council, for his services. On his return to office at Police Headquarters, Guy handed over the responsibilities to Snaggs. His last day on the job will be Monday, the date of Local Government Elections. Guy, in a surprise move,  announced that he would be hosting a press conference today to speak about the crime situation. The Police Second Division said it would protest any extensions or “any outsiders” being appointed to the job. Guy, who is a Tobagonian, has worked in the Police Service for over 30 years, starting out as a constable and rising through the ranks.