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Erla Told to Stay Home: Benjamin to Act

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Caption: Police Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher on patrol during last year’s Carnival

By Prior Beharry

THE Police Service Commission  (PolSC) has instructed Police Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher not to report to duty.

This follows her arrest and interrogation last week for the purchase of two sniper rifles.

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While no charges have been laid against her, the PolSC stated: “On 30th January 2025, PolSC received a communication from the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence and Investigation, stating that on 30th January 2025, Mrs Erla Harewood-Christopher, Commissioner of Police of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) was cautioned, informed that she was a suspect in an ongoing investigation into misbehaviour in public office and was under arrest.

“In light of the above, the PolSC in the proper discharge of its duty, in the interest of the Police Service and in the public interest, requested Mrs Harewood-Christopher to cease to report for duty and to cease to discharge the duties of the Office of Commissioner of Police, with immediate effect, until further notice.  This action has been taken as the matter is still being investigated.”

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The PolSC stressed that Harewood-Christopher was not the subject of any disciplinary proceedings.

The commission also stated: “In the interim, under its constitutional powers and in keeping with the provisions of Section 123 (2) and (3) of the Constitution and Clause 4 and 5 of Legal Notice No. 277 of 2021 – The Commissioner of Police and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Selection Process) (No. 2) Order, 2021 amended by Legal Notice No. 278 of 2021 – The Commissioner of Police and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Selection Process) (No. 2) (Amendment) Order, 2021, the PolSC has followed the process mandated by law, in nominating, according to two Order of Merit Lists, one in respect of Commissioner of Police, a person to act in the office of Commissioner of Police and, one in respect of Deputy Commissioner of Police, a person to act in the office of Deputy Commissioner of Police.

“The names of the top-ranked individuals from each respective Order of Merit List were presented to the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, for nomination to the House of Representatives.  Persons are appointed to act in the office by the PolSC only after approval of the nomination by the House of Representatives.”

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The Order Paper for the sitting of the Lower House on Wednesday under the section Papers has a notification for the current Deputy Police Commissioner Junior Benjamin to be appointed to act as police commissioner.

It also has a notification for acting Deputy Commissioner to be appointed to the Office of Deputy Commissioner.

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