Top cop’s term ends but government sends Erla on leave - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Top cop’s term ends but government sends Erla on leave - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

On the eve of her 62nd birthday and the final day of her contract, Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher was sent on 66 days’ vacation leave, according to a May 14 press release from the Ministry of Homeland Security. Her departure caps a tumultuous period marked by her suspension, arrest during the state of emergency and a high-profile investigation into alleged misconduct in public office, stemming from her approval to allow the pur…

PolSC Under Fire For Delayed Reinstatement Letter

Former Deputy Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Martin George, has described the delay by the Police Service Commission (PolSC) to issue official correspondence confirming Police Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher’s lifted suspension as a "scandalous outrage." Speaking to TTT News on Wednesday, Mr. George questioned the possible reason for the delay. "There appears to be no

‘Scandalous’ PolSC, says senior counsel

Senior Counsel Pamela Elder yesterday condemned as “scandalous” the Police Service Commission’s (PolSC) failure to issue a formal letter confirming that Erla Harewood-Christopher’s suspension had been lifted.The Express contacted Elder by telephone to query the status of the letter.Asked whether…