Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro with Deputy Police Commissioner Junior Benjamin, left
By Sue-Ann Wayow
THE first batch of pending firearm application documents has been fully adjudicated by Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro.
The CoP has reaffirmed his commitment to streamlining the firearm licensing process and eliminating unnecessary bottlenecks.
Following his directive for all pending firearm application files, containing valid and current supporting documents, to be immediately forwarded to his office, the first batch has now been fully adjudicated, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) stated in a media release on Thursday.
The TTPS stated the files were being returned to the Firearms Permit Unit (FPU) for prompt dispatch, in keeping with the Commissioner’s pledge to ensure fairness, transparency, and efficiency in the application process.
“The Commissioner emphasised that all future submissions sent to his office will be addressed in an expeditious manner and confirmed that he eagerly awaits the next batch of files for review,” the release stated.
Additionally, in a continued push for procedural clarity and public accountability, Guevarro has also directed that no supporting documents are to be submitted directly to the Firearms Permit Unit.
Applicants are advised to await direct communication from their respective station districts. Only new applications will be accepted at the FPU, and any other documents must follow the revised channel of submission.
The TTPS stated, “This move underscores the Commissioner’s unwavering focus on institutional reform, operational efficiency, and public trust.”
Last week, the TTPS stated a comprehensive review of all firearm license applications that are older than six months were currently taken place within the TTPS.
