DCP Dick set to retire on May 1

Newsday understands Dick will celebrate his 60th birthday on May 10 but will proceed on his retirement nine days earlier.

DCP Dick is currently in charge of crime in the police service and recently was in charge of the investigation into the execution of senior state attorney, Dana Seetahal.

During that inquiry, Dick proceeded on leave and returned to the service last year.

Contacted yesterday, Acting Police Commissioner Stephen Williams confirmed that Dick will be retiring in May. He said he did not wish to comment further on the contributions made by Dick, but promised to do so closer to the retirement date. However, he noted, “DCP Dick still has a lot of work to do.” Colleagues yesterday however, described the DCP as a knowledgeable officer and added that he had vast experience, having worked in the Homicide Bureau and other arms of the police service including the Police Mounted and K-9 Branch.

Efforts to reach DCP Dick on his retirement proved futile.