EDITOR, The Tribune.
The Bahamas government, Bahamian and residents must find ways to demonstrate their faith in the performance of our Law Enforcement Agencies, in particular the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
We very often tend to criticise, malign and bash our police officers with statements condemning their performance.
We often hear about the lack of training by media personnel, who have not seen fit to visit our Police College. Very little credit is given to the remarkable work being done by officers engaged in the struggle to eradicate crime. The remarkable performance of our police service can be recognised by the large number of arrests for major crime, the huge backlog in our courts and the population of our prisons. In today’s Tribune the Police Report on the number of arrests for serious crimes should be noted by all peace loving residents.
The report of a shooting on Marathon Road when a security officer was shot at and damage caused to the establishment. The criminals were pursed by an off-duty police officer and a female suspect arrested. The performance of the police officer merits commendation. Our police officers are never off duty when a crime is being committed in their presence or hearing.
They will react. It is part of the training and the challenge. It would be helpful if the media would desist from using the term off-duty police officer. I have faith in the standard of performance of our law enforcement agencies. I am concerned about the long delays experienced in getting persons to trial in the Supreme Court and the need to grant bail. The gun and drug court should be reconvened to expedite such trials.
To my former colleagues I express pride in their performance. They are maintaining the legacy. A safe, healthy and productive New Year to the Commissioner, the executive team and all members of the force and law enforcement agencies. The blessings and protection of the Almighty God be with you.
PAUL THOMPSON, Sr
Nassau,
December, 2022.
Comments
bahamianson 1 year, 9 months ago
Wait,.....what? You can't be serious. The service in this country is despicable! Water and sewerage, immigration, customs, road traffic, banks, insurance companies are all complicit in possession poor service. The police force with gang bangers and thugs employed whom don't know how to speak to people hardly get a pass. I have a slow $20 for you , so you can get some lunch.
themessenger 1 year, 9 months ago
I’m sorry Mr. Thompson, and thank you for your past service to our country. However, the excellence and integrity you write about is a reflection of days gone by and the colonial era. The RBPF has over the last 50 years degenerated into the morass of mediocrity, corruption and thuggery that it is today, Mr. Thompson you are living in a time warp.
sheeprunner12 1 year, 8 months ago
This elderly, wise, and honourable gentleman has nothing better to do than reflect on his youthful days (over 60 years ago) ............ This is a different society with different mores and different training for a different RBPF with a different type of leadership facing different political pressures and underlings who are susceptible to different forms of bribery.
Cannot compare the 1950s with the 2020s ................. Enjoy your blissful retirement, sir.
hrysippus 1 year, 8 months ago
The BBC today reports that The London Metropolitan Police Force is currently investigating about 800 police officers for possible misconduct. Retired policeman Mr., Paul Thompson writes lots of letters to the print media most of which convey the impression that he thinks that the RBPF does not and never has had, any crooked police officers. Now consider whether the PBF or the London MET has a better training, supervision, employee screening, and civilian oversight. The answer should be obvious to anyone with even a little commonsense.
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