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“Police Force probably most distrusted institution” – Ramjattan

October 7, 2017

…Minister opts for disciplinary action rather than sacking reckless ranks

While speaking at two separate events on Friday, Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan went on a rampage, bombarding the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for their inexcusable acts of negligence, particularly those taking the country by stormin the past weeks.
According to the Minister, the country is seemingly becoming immunised to the malpractices of the GPF, especially given that such instances continued to persist on a regular basis. This is as Ramjattan alluded to the most recent incidents which saw a number of top-ranking officials being removed from their posts owing to indiscretions occurring under their watch.
Adding to that, just days ago, yet another criminal managed to sneak his way out of the Lusignan Prison, in the latest of more than three major breaches in public security for the year thus far.
In light of these alarming events, the Minister, during an address to the media, lashed out at the Police Force, saying, “When you do the [Latin American Public Opinion Project] LAPOP poll, apart from politicians, the Police Force is probably the most distrusted institution in the country.”
However, when questioned as to what will be the approach taken in penalising the ranks who were involved in these incidents, the Minister appeared to be torn between placing the culprits under disciplinary action or removing them from the Force entirely.
Nevertheless, he opted for the more lenient method. “I am 400 Policemen short. This year alone, nine senior officers retired and there is a tremendous shortage of quality people who got experience. That is why sometimes, in moments like these, you are cornered by the decision whether to knock off or whether to chastise and reprimand and tell them to come back and hope that they perform. It’s about giving people a second chance; I like second chances,” Ramjattan stated.
He further argued that sacking officers was not exactly a smart move. “Knowing also the reality of so much Policemen short and also senior ranks who have retired, leaving a lot of vacuum; you go there and knock them off, sometimes it might not be in the interest of the Police Force. These are fellows we sent for training overseas and all kinds of thing and you might very well be wasting an asset, which, if given a second chance, might do better.”
With that being said, Ramjattan acknowledged his role in this matter as the head of the Public Security Ministry and, as such, pledged that “we have to recharge, rejuvenate and do some greater work”.
On that note, the Police Force has embarked on a leadership training programme, targeting a number of ranks with the aim of developing the capacity of the nation’s law enforcers, to reduce the incidents which paint the Police Force in a negative light. Revisiting the first session of the project, which commenced on Thursday, Ramjattan related, “At the leadership meeting, I gave them a charge as to the kind of professionalism that I want from them and also the honesty that must come from leading members of the Police Force and not to make these embarrassments reoccur because they tarnish the whole Force.”
With the launch of this new initiative, the Public Security Minister looks forward to a reduction and eventual eradication of these damaging cases, altogether. Meanwhile, not overlooking the extent of defects existing within the GPF, Ramjattan indicated that investigations into the matters were still ongoing and based on the findings, necessary action would be taken, especially if the misconduct continued.
As such, Ramjattan pointed out, “There are lots of people who, if they were Ministers, would’ve done it differently. I am going to deal with it the way that I know best and that is to talk to them, to urge them on and if their behaviour continues to be egregious, then we will have to do something.”

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Former Member

President Granger should move him to a position where he can function in accordance with his qualifications. The current position is not a proper fit for Ramjattan.

10/8/1712:04 AM

Former Member

The crime situation is no different with Ramjattan and Rohee. Ramjattan held the job for two years. Rohee held the same position for how long?

10/8/1712:46 AM

ZedSenior Member

Cobra posted:
The crime situation is no different with Ramjattan and Rohee. Ramjattan held the job for two years. Rohee held the same position for how long?

I thought that Ramjattan had all the answers prior to them coming to power. Well, now, he seems unable to do much.

10/8/175:52 AM

AmralSenior Member

The Police knows that they will not really be fired only disciplined. That might give them an excuse to do it again.

10/8/176:57 AM

MitwahSenior Member

There is a shortage of 400 police officers. Why are able bodied Indos not applying?

10/8/178:09 AM

Former Member

Mitwah posted:
There is a shortage of 400 police officers. Why are able bodied Indos not applying?

They do not have a PNC card. While in the force they might be accidentally shot in the head...it's called into cleansing of the GPF.

10/8/1710:18 AM

kpHonorary Member

yuji22 posted:
President Granger should move him to a position where he can function in accordance with his qualifications. The current position is not a proper fit for Ramjattan.

In that case he should be fired, or put him in charge of the cemetery. The two Indo PNC are clueless fools occupying government space and sponging off the taxpayers.

10/8/1710:33 AM

Former Member

Minister opts for disciplinary action rather than sacking reckless ranks.

Is this an order from Granger and Harmon or Prak is free to make his own decision? Seems like they want to keep the force with people who entertain habits of the government.

10/8/1710:43 AM

Former Member

Mitwah posted:
There is a shortage of 400 police officers. Why are able bodied Indos not applying?

Able-bodied Indos won't work for puny police pay and will NEVER demand bribes to beef up their belly. [Gosh, Gilly will earn nuff Likes for this very Indian statement. ]

10/8/1710:45 AM

Former Member

Gilbakka posted:
Mitwah posted:
There is a shortage of 400 police officers. Why are able bodied Indos not applying?
Able-bodied Indos won't work for puny police pay and will NEVER demand bribes to beef up their belly. [Gosh, Gilly will earn nuff Likes for this very Indian statement. ]

Indians never wanted their children to join the police force. Indos don't demand bribes; they give the bribes.

10/8/1710:57 AM

Former Member

Mitwah posted:
There is a shortage of 400 police officers. Why are able bodied Indos not applying?

Them too sweet skin. They love rum more than them wife and pickny to join the police force. We in the west have encouraged this with money and barrels. No wonder Granger throw back the barrel in our face. Oh, when Indos do join, they commit suicide for kissing another man. Indos are screwed up big time.

10/8/174:52 PM

Former Member

23 years of PPP and the Indian percentage in the police force did not increase. I say as homogeneous group IndoG get what they deserve, allowing Blacks to police them and then complaining when they don't like the outcome of high crime and corruption.

10/9/179:00 AM

Former Member

skeldon_man posted:
Gilbakka posted:
Mitwah posted:
There is a shortage of 400 police officers. Why are able bodied Indos not applying?
Able-bodied Indos won't work for puny police pay and will NEVER demand bribes to beef up their belly. [Gosh, Gilly will earn nuff Likes for this very Indian statement.]
Indians never wanted their children to join the police force. Indos don't demand bribes; they give the bribes.

So which is it, the above or your previous

"They do not have a PNC card. While in the force they might be accidentally shot in the head...it's called [Indo] cleansing of the GPF." [skeldon_man]

When people stifle their conscience and make a career of racist dog whistling, it usually ends in train wreck embarrassment

word

10/9/1710:20 AM

Former Member

Homme posted:
skeldon_man posted:
Gilbakka posted:
Mitwah posted:
There is a shortage of 400 police officers. Why are able bodied Indos not applying?
Able-bodied Indos won't work for puny police pay and will NEVER demand bribes to beef up their belly. [Gosh, Gilly will earn nuff Likes for this very Indian statement.]
Indians never wanted their children to join the police force. Indos don't demand bribes; they give the bribes.
So which is it, the above or your previous
"They do not have a PNC card. While in the force they might be accidentally shot in the head...it's called [Indo] cleansing of the GPF." [skeldon_man]
??
When people stifle their conscience and make a career of racist dog whistling, it usually ends in train wreck embarrassment
word

They also don't want their children to join because they want them to be in the Bahamas enjoying their catamarans. They spend time during the week on their catamarans and on the weekends they post on GNI. Now you got the whole picture. You can still have a PNC card and have a catamaran.

10/9/1710:48 AM

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