There is no fractured leadership at the helm of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS).
This is according to Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro, who responded to media reports on the reassignment of DCPs Junior Benjamin, Natasha George, and Suzette Martin.
He explained that the reassignment of portfolios was a strategic approach to executive development within the TTPS.
“So when I saw recent media speculation suggesting that the rotation of Deputy Commissioners of Police was a result of internal discord, I was completely taken aback because that is not only unfounded, but it misrepresents a deliberate and forward-looking leadership strategy. The reassignment of DCPs Junior Benjamin, Natasha George, and Suzanne Martin was planned to coincide with two key milestones: the completion of one year in office and noted that their reassignment was one of recognition of their capacity to lead across multiple domains. By rotating leadership at a strategic level, I envision the strengthening of institutional cohesion, fostering innovation and reinforcing our commitment to building a resilient and modern Police Service.”
The Police Commissioner also commented on the 16-month leave the Assistant Commissioner of Police for Central and South-West Divisions, Wayne Mystar, has embarked on.
“ACP Mystar holds a strategic-level position and thus falls outside of the operational and tactical command levels. Leadership decisions within the TTPS are guided by institutional priorities and not personalities or even speculation. I remain focused on building a service that is disciplined, adaptive and worthy of public trust, and as such, I encourage citizens to rely on official TTPS communications for accurate information.”