21 January

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Mc Donald Jacob the civilian?

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WITHOUT the Cabinet extending his contract for another year, acting Commissioner of Police Mc Donald Jacob will no longer be a member of the police service, with one year remaining on his contract. According to Section 75 of the Police Service Act, a first division officer retires at age 60 and can, on the approval of the President, be granted three one-year extensions. Jacob had his first extension last year, and without another will have no choice but to call it a day after 43 years of service. Newsday contacted the Office of the President on Friday afternoon and was told that last...

30 June

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Selection Process for Top Cop

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02 February

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MARTIN GEORGE – Police Service Commission – A new day interview

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24 January

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Martin George Weighs In On The Continued Gary Griffith and PSC Saga

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Was the law ignored at any point during the controversial saga between Former Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith and the Police Service Commission? In today’s Spotlight interview, Natalee Legore finds out as she discusses the ongoing drama with Former Member of the PSC, Martin George. https://youtu.be/8PV2NfbMmug BY: TTT NEWS ...

24 January

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Martin George On PolSc Merit List

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Former Member of the Police Service Commission (PSC) Martin George said the newly-appointed Police Service Commission has to determine whether they intend to stay with the merit list as compiled by the previous Commission, or move ahead with a new one. https://youtu.be/m98_kwFqsoY BY: TTT NEWS ...

24 January

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Martin George On The New Police Service Commission

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Five members of the Police Service Commission took their oaths of office on Tuesday at President’s House. The new members were nominated by President Paula-Mae Weekes between October 13th and October 29th, 2021. This, after the former Police Service Commission, collapsed with members resigning after a controversy surrounding the suspension of former Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith. Today, Natalee spoke with the former Member of the Police Service Commission Martin George about the newly sworn-in Police Service Commission. https://youtu.be/fQZUsfrPE8I BY: TTT NEWS ...

24 January

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The Updated Status on the Police Service Commission Situation

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With the recent court ruling voiding Gary Griffith’s appointment as Acting Commissioner of Police, Natalee Legore brought back Former member of the PSC, Martin George to weigh in on the ruling and discuss the way forward. https://youtu.be/3cApbvIHezo BY: TTT NEWS ...

24 January

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Former PSC Member Laments “Conundrum” In CoP Appointment

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Appointing a Commissioner of Police in Trinidad and Tobago is much more difficult than appointing some of the highest positions of the land. This, according to Attorney-at-Law Martin George who says the situation is untenable as Thursday’s High Court ruling declared unlawful the Acting appointment of former Commissioner Gary Griffith. Mr. George says there must be a quick move from the Executive to put this situation right. The Attorney says it begins with the speedy appointment of the Police Service Commission who would then install an acting Police Commissioner. He believes the legislation needs to be fixed to prevent opportunities for legal loopholes and...

19 January

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Police Complaints Authority Oversight of Law Enforcement Conference

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Part 1 https://youtu.be/URIHe6Zr780 Part 2 https://youtu.be/gAxRMSVkn6o Part 3 https://youtu.be/uXZ3j1UFzgk Part 4 https://youtu.be/DiayFikWjYQ ...

03 January

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2021’s Unfolding Events: The End Of Gary Griffith’s Tenure As Police Commissioner

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Power 102 Digital takes a look at the year that was 2021…From Trinidad and Tobago’s response to the covid 19 pandemic, the collapse and reconstitution of the Police Service Commission and the end of Gary Griffith’s tenure as COP… It’s the Power 102 Digital 2021, year in review. 2021 saw the end of Gary Griffith’s tenure as Commissioner of Police, having head the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service since August 18, 2018. And like much like many of his decisions taken over the past three years, received criticism, his departure from office was met with controversy. The Police Service Commission, served Mr Griffith with...