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Griffith: Carnival fetes safest place to be in T&T
Jesse Ramdeo
Police Commissioner Gary Griffith is assuring that despite the surge in murders, measures are being taken to restore a level of security to citizens especially during the Carnival season.
The pledge comes as the public continues to grapple with an uptick in crime and violence and lament their vulnerability to criminals.
During a drill with various arms of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) ahead of the Carnival season yesterday at the Police Academy, Commissioner Griffith said the current bloodshed was not related to the Carnival season and added that measures have been put in place to bolster the protection of citizens.
“There is an operational plan for every single event, so probably the safest event to be is attending Carnival fetes. So I want the public to be comfortable. No need to be fearful, just be careful. We are out in full force at every Carnival event.”
National Security Minister Stuart Young, said gangsters were behind the upsurge in bloodshed and again pointed to the proliferation of high-powered rifles fueling the murders.
“What you’re seeing right now is a lot of reprisals with gangs and gang activities, leading to wanton shootings at each other and also the types of firearms they have is a major concern to us.”
Minister Young reiterated that one murder was one too many and maintained there were no correlations with the recent spate of killings to Carnival. He said all arms of the TTPS were working in tandem with each other and exploring intelligence gathered.
He, however, stressed the opposition’s support on legislation aimed at keeping gun offenders off the street was critical to reducing the bloodshed.
During yesterday’s exercise, officers assigned to the Guard and Emergency Branch, Canine and Mounted Branch Unit took part in a simulation activity as they readied themselves to hit the streets on Carnival which is just days away.
The police commissioner warned that officers were prepared to deal with any situation however assured no brute force would be used against the public.
“Members of the public who may have an intention to destabilise the country and break the law, what you see here is not intimidation, not a show of force. It is the minimum use of force what we show is if a large amount of people trying to break the law through the drills, this is just standard operational procedure,” said Griffith.
GARY SAYS DON’T WINE ON HIM
AND HIS OFFICERS. ...
Rovin wrote:GARY SAYS DON’T WINE ON HIM
AND HIS OFFICERS. ...
Senior cops charged with child trafficking, supporting gang
Acting Inspector Rajesh Gookool, 47, and Acting Sergeant Richard Lalbeharry
Two police officers are among three people charged with trafficking in person (child) for the purpose of exploitation, under Section 18 of the Trafficking in Persons Act.
Acting Inspector Rajesh Gookool, 47, and Acting Sergeant Richard Lalbeharry, 43, both last attached to the Central Division, were also both charged with receiving a benefit knowing that it resulted from the offence of trafficking in a child, supporting a gang in the commission of gang-related activity and misbehavior in public office.
Gookool was additionally charged with sexual penetration of a child.
The third accused, Matthew ross, 39, a bar manager, of Freeport, also faces a charge of supporting a gang in the commission of gang-related activity.
The trio is expected to appear before a Chaguanas Magistrate, on Wednesday.
The men were among four suspects arrested by officers of a Special Task Force put together by the Commissioner of Police, in conjunction with the Counter-Trafficking Unit, during an anti-crime exercise conducted in the Central Division last Friday.
The Special Task Force was assisted by officers of the Special Operations Response Team and the Inter-Agency Task Force.
YessMASH wrote:by chance, gg have chirren?
sMASH wrote:eliteauto wrote:YessMASH wrote:by chance, gg have chirren?
i think people should take the same approach he has with his chirren and social media. good job, gg.
De Dragon wrote:sMASH wrote:eliteauto wrote:YessMASH wrote:by chance, gg have chirren?
i think people should take the same approach he has with his chirren and social media. good job, gg.
What GG need to do is comment on the officer who shot the other officer in the chest, legal firearm notwithstanding, and got 200K bail, because he's always quick to shoot off his mouth when Kwame and Dilraj get bail for merely possessing a firearm.
sMASH wrote:De Dragon wrote:sMASH wrote:eliteauto wrote:YessMASH wrote:by chance, gg have chirren?
i think people should take the same approach he has with his chirren and social media. good job, gg.
What GG need to do is comment on the officer who shot the other officer in the chest, legal firearm notwithstanding, and got 200K bail, because he's always quick to shoot off his mouth when Kwame and Dilraj get bail for merely possessing a firearm.
polise is the bess, they are beyond reproach, they need moar powah... they shittin ice cream
Trinidad Express Newspapers
about an hour ago ·
A number of police officers have descended upon the offices of Trinidad Express Newspapers, CCN TV6: Trinidad and Tobago understands it's in connection with a story that ran in last Sunday's Express.
https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/ ... 65d5a.html
THE Police Complaints Authority (PCA) has launched an investigation into allegations that acting Police Commissioner Irwin Hackshaw deposited close to $2 million in his personal bank accounts.
The PCA is also investigating police officers attached to the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) who allegedly leaked “sensitive information” regarding Hackshaw being flagged by three financial institutions for the suspicious deposits.
The PCA’s statement yesterday came two days after a similar release by the T&T Police Service and one day after a Sunday Express exclusive on the suspicious accounts.
The release noted: “The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) notes the detailed content of newspaper articles entitled ‘ACP flagged for suspicious activity: Banks report deposits of close to $2m into over 15 personal accounts...’ and ‘TTPS admits ‘external’ probe into senior officer’, both featured in the March 8, 2020 edition of the Sunday Express.
“Pursuant to Section 26 of the PCA Act, Chapter 15:05, the PCA has independently initiated a two-fold investigation surrounding reports of unusual financial transactions linked to Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Irwin Hackshaw; and the alleged dissemination of ‘sensitive information’ by police officers attached to the Professional Standards Bureau. As an independent oversight body, the PCA is committed to ensuring that no police officer acts above the rule of law and empowering the citizenry to report incidents of police misconduct and/or criminal activity.”
The Express understands the banks reported the suspicious activity to the Financial Intelligence Unit of T&T (FIU) following deposits into over 15 personal accounts belonging to Hackshaw during the period 2014-2019.
Hackshaw, whose substantive post is Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), holds the acting position of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Administration and Operational Support.
He was also one of the many police officers who had applied for the post of DCP which was advertised by the Police Service Commission (PSC) in 2017, but was unsuccessful.
FIU: Information confidential
The Financial Intelligence Unit also responded yesterday, explaining that all information gathered remains confidential.
It noted, “(the FIU) continues to comply with its legal obligations to keep confidential all intelligence and information gathered in the execution of its functions. The FIU further underscores to the public and all stakeholders, the importance of confidentiality in combating money laundering, financing of terrorism and other related crimes.”
It stated: “Pursuant to Section 23(1) of the Financial Intelligence Unit Act, Chap. 72:01, any person other than an FIU officer, who, in the course of his business obtains or receives information from the FIU, and knowingly discloses the information to any person, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars and to imprisonment for three years.”
Furthermore, “tipping off” is absolutely prohibited under law, the FIU said, noting that Sections 51 (1) and 53 (2) of the Proceeds of Crime Act, Chap. 11:27, make a person liable on summary conviction to a fine of five million dollars and to imprisonment of five years if he knows or suspects that a police officer is acting or proposing to act in connection with an investigation or proposed investigation concerning money laundering, and discloses to any other person, information or other matter which is likely to prejudice that investigation or proposed investigation”.
The release noted that apart from committing the above-mentioned offences, “unauthorised disclosure may jeopardise personal safety and security of individuals, negatively affect both personal and business reputations. The public is asked to be guided accordingly.”
Efforts to contact Police Service Commission chairman Bliss Seepersad yesterday evening were unsuccessful.
Background
An eight-month Express investigation has unearthed that cheques were made out to Hackshaw by several construction firms, businesses owners, a security company and a former ambassador to Canada.
Among the companies are Namalco Construction, Asia V Organisational Ltd (#1SouthLand Mall, Cross Crossing, San Fernando), Laing Sandblasting, Unipet, Guardsman Security Services, Mootilal Ramhit and Sons Contracting Ltd, Super Technologies, Suncorp Enterprises Ltd, Kaizen Environmental Services, former ambassador and director at SNC-Lavalin Phillip Buxo and businessman Mitra Dharmasingh.
Additionally, there were over 180 deposits amounting to $1.8 million spread over 18 RBC Royal Bank accounts, with more monies deposited into an account at Scotiabank and the Unit Trust Corporation.
Last Friday when the Express attempted to get a comment from Hackshaw, he said: “Well, if you want to print whatever you want, dearie, you can. But just be mindful there are repercussions to those...”
During the period February-September 2017, Hackshaw received $105,500 from Cunupia-based business BioMedical Technologies which was told the money was to be allocated to events hosted by the Police Service.
The company issued the following cheques to Hackshaw:
* February 2, 2017-Cheque #0007303-$65,000;
* July 28, 2017-Cheque #0007737-$8,000;
* September 13, 2017-Cheque#0007810-$25,000
* September 29, 2017-Cheque#0008041-$7,500.
Director of BioMedical Technologies David Jaikissoon told the Sunday Express last Thursday: “He (Hackshaw) is just a friend to me. He asked for donations for a police Christmas function and sporting event. He was scouting around for donations.”
He was asked why the cheques were not made payable to the TTPS instead of Hackshaw, and whether Hackshaw had presented any written correspondence bearing the TTPS logo.
Jaikissoon said, “It really does not matter to me, it is not like I am doing business with the TTPS or looking for work from them, the monies were given to assist in their events.”
What press?maj. tom wrote:Regular *** agenda of harassing and persecuting the press. Before they investigate the bad, corrupt cop, this is what they doing.
Here is why:https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/ ... 65d5a.html
THE Police Complaints Authority (PCA) has launched an investigation into allegations that acting Police Commissioner Irwin Hackshaw deposited close to $2 million in his personal bank accounts.
The PCA is also investigating police officers attached to the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) who allegedly leaked “sensitive information” regarding Hackshaw being flagged by three financial institutions for the suspicious deposits.
The PCA’s statement yesterday came two days after a similar release by the T&T Police Service and one day after a Sunday Express exclusive on the suspicious accounts.
The release noted: “The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) notes the detailed content of newspaper articles entitled ‘ACP flagged for suspicious activity: Banks report deposits of close to $2m into over 15 personal accounts...’ and ‘TTPS admits ‘external’ probe into senior officer’, both featured in the March 8, 2020 edition of the Sunday Express.
“Pursuant to Section 26 of the PCA Act, Chapter 15:05, the PCA has independently initiated a two-fold investigation surrounding reports of unusual financial transactions linked to Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Irwin Hackshaw; and the alleged dissemination of ‘sensitive information’ by police officers attached to the Professional Standards Bureau. As an independent oversight body, the PCA is committed to ensuring that no police officer acts above the rule of law and empowering the citizenry to report incidents of police misconduct and/or criminal activity.”
The Express understands the banks reported the suspicious activity to the Financial Intelligence Unit of T&T (FIU) following deposits into over 15 personal accounts belonging to Hackshaw during the period 2014-2019.
Hackshaw, whose substantive post is Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), holds the acting position of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Administration and Operational Support.
He was also one of the many police officers who had applied for the post of DCP which was advertised by the Police Service Commission (PSC) in 2017, but was unsuccessful.
FIU: Information confidential
The Financial Intelligence Unit also responded yesterday, explaining that all information gathered remains confidential.
It noted, “(the FIU) continues to comply with its legal obligations to keep confidential all intelligence and information gathered in the execution of its functions. The FIU further underscores to the public and all stakeholders, the importance of confidentiality in combating money laundering, financing of terrorism and other related crimes.”
It stated: “Pursuant to Section 23(1) of the Financial Intelligence Unit Act, Chap. 72:01, any person other than an FIU officer, who, in the course of his business obtains or receives information from the FIU, and knowingly discloses the information to any person, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars and to imprisonment for three years.”
Furthermore, “tipping off” is absolutely prohibited under law, the FIU said, noting that Sections 51 (1) and 53 (2) of the Proceeds of Crime Act, Chap. 11:27, make a person liable on summary conviction to a fine of five million dollars and to imprisonment of five years if he knows or suspects that a police officer is acting or proposing to act in connection with an investigation or proposed investigation concerning money laundering, and discloses to any other person, information or other matter which is likely to prejudice that investigation or proposed investigation”.
The release noted that apart from committing the above-mentioned offences, “unauthorised disclosure may jeopardise personal safety and security of individuals, negatively affect both personal and business reputations. The public is asked to be guided accordingly.”
Efforts to contact Police Service Commission chairman Bliss Seepersad yesterday evening were unsuccessful.
Background
An eight-month Express investigation has unearthed that cheques were made out to Hackshaw by several construction firms, businesses owners, a security company and a former ambassador to Canada.
Among the companies are Namalco Construction, Asia V Organisational Ltd (#1SouthLand Mall, Cross Crossing, San Fernando), Laing Sandblasting, Unipet, Guardsman Security Services, Mootilal Ramhit and Sons Contracting Ltd, Super Technologies, Suncorp Enterprises Ltd, Kaizen Environmental Services, former ambassador and director at SNC-Lavalin Phillip Buxo and businessman Mitra Dharmasingh.
Additionally, there were over 180 deposits amounting to $1.8 million spread over 18 RBC Royal Bank accounts, with more monies deposited into an account at Scotiabank and the Unit Trust Corporation.
Last Friday when the Express attempted to get a comment from Hackshaw, he said: “Well, if you want to print whatever you want, dearie, you can. But just be mindful there are repercussions to those...”
During the period February-September 2017, Hackshaw received $105,500 from Cunupia-based business BioMedical Technologies which was told the money was to be allocated to events hosted by the Police Service.
The company issued the following cheques to Hackshaw:
* February 2, 2017-Cheque #0007303-$65,000;
* July 28, 2017-Cheque #0007737-$8,000;
* September 13, 2017-Cheque#0007810-$25,000
* September 29, 2017-Cheque#0008041-$7,500.
Director of BioMedical Technologies David Jaikissoon told the Sunday Express last Thursday: “He (Hackshaw) is just a friend to me. He asked for donations for a police Christmas function and sporting event. He was scouting around for donations.”
He was asked why the cheques were not made payable to the TTPS instead of Hackshaw, and whether Hackshaw had presented any written correspondence bearing the TTPS logo.
Jaikissoon said, “It really does not matter to me, it is not like I am doing business with the TTPS or looking for work from them, the monies were given to assist in their events.”
sMASH wrote:so wait, illegal to send and receive.
if they dont find any information or documents, does that mean the ttps has nothing to substantiate the report in the papers?
like if i say , 'alwaris chirren were using high powered assault weapons', then they come and search me, but find no evidence of anything, can they really say, that i had any whistle blowing communictions?
The_Honourable wrote:Dem gyul in express pissing Gary off
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