James Philbert is new ACP Crime — ACP Allard moved to ‘Operations’

Former Head of Homicide Ag ACP James Philbert will take over the post as the new ACP Crime in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service replacing ACP Oswyn Allard who has been moved to ACP Operations. Ag ACP Philbert returned to the country a few weeks ago after attending a training programme in the United Kingdom. His move to ACP Crime will be effective from Monday. ACP Allard was informed of the change yesterday by Ag Commissioner Everald Snaggs. Allard indicated his intention to proceed on 75 days leave. Newsday learned that Deputy Commissioner Glen Roach was moved to the new post of Deputy Commissioner in charge of crime, while Deputy Commissioner Trevor Paul maintained the role of DCP Operations.

Yesterday, ACP East Nazamool Hosein proceeded on three weeks leave. ACP Mobile Deochand Gosein will act for him in his absence. On his return, Hosein will move to the post of ACP Mobile while ACP Gosein will move to ACP in charge of Tobago. The ACP East post will no longer be in existence and East will now be under the supervision of the ACP North. Senior officers said yesterday that more changes are expected with some senior officers earmarked to be moved, as part of the new structures being introduced by the Ag Commissioner. Some civilians employed in the police service are also expected to be moved by the Ag Commissioner. Sources revealed that the changes are aimed at making the police service more efficient. The Ken Gordon Committee on Crime had recommended a comprehensive revamping of the operations of the police service, along with a broad-based assault of new legislation.