With the imminent retirement of recently-appointed Commissioner of the Guyana Police Force, Leroy Brumell, there is need now more than ever for the establishment of the Police Services Commission (PSC), Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Appointments, Dr George Norton has said.
In an interview with Guyana Times International, Dr Norton said the establishment of the PSC is integral now, particularly with the pending retirement of Brumell and the vacancy in several other high ranking posts.
The Police Services Commission came to an end late last year; however, it was rendered inactive since November 2012 with the death of its Chairman Dennis Morgan. With the absence of a fully-constituted PSC, the effective operation of the Police Force has been hindered, particularly as it relates to promotions, appeals from officers for redress, and applications for cadetship.
The Appointments Committee is tasked with reconstituting the Commission and appointing a new Chairman; however, the Committee is currently taxed with bringing up to date all the commissions and is yet to deal with the PSC. Dr Norton explained that while he was cognisant that they are behind time, the Committee is making headway. He noted that the Committee will be looking into the PSC in due time and there should not be many difficulties.
