Federation to review cop dismissals
March 06, 2010
The Police Federation has asked a team of attorneys to review the circumstances that led to the dismissal of over 50 police officers from the force in recent years.
Arguing that some of these dismissals violated the Police Services Regulation of 1961, one federation official disclosed that at the end of these reviews, it was expected that a number of cases would go to the Judicial Review Court to have them overturned.
This move by the federation comes even as the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report by the United States (US) State Department lauded the Anti-Corruption Branch for its "success in identifying and removing corrupt officials, which includes the dismissal of 59 JCF (Jamaica Constabulary Force) personnel".
Violating regulations
Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said the federation's position was that the majority of these cases was in violation of Section 37 of the regulations.
When contacted, chairman of the federation, Sergeant Raymond Wilson, would only say, "We are concerned as to whether or not the rule of law and the principle of natural justice are being considered and applied during the adjudication of these matters."
JCF communications director, Karl Angel said he did not comment on matters concerning the federation....
Author: Gleaner Reporter
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
