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Questions for our retired Asst. Police Commissioners

Jul 30, 2022 Letters

Dear Editor:

I have observed that there appears to be an erosion of many aspects in our law enforcement community. As such, please permit me to ask some questions of our esteemed retired Assistant Commissioners Paul Slowe and Clinton Conway. Both of these men have served with distinction in our police force, and are considered experts in their field.

 

  1. Many countries in the world keep vital crime statistics that show crimes committed by race, class and creed. In lieu of many inter-racial crimes in our country, do you believe that it would be helpful for the police force to keep an ongoing record of crimes committed by each respective race as well?
  2. If a mob of one racial group attacks another innocent bystander racial group, do you believe this criminal matter should be classified as a “civil rights” violation?
  3. If a politician in the government appears to have been caught soliciting a bribe, is this act alone sufficient for an arrest? What is the standard and protocol for any possible prosecution of this individual?
  4. Is it illegal for someone who lives and works internationally to come to Guyana, and publicly calls for the people of Guyana to UNDERMINE the government and for there to be a REVOLUTION against the government? If you were in the police force right now, would you ignore these exhortations or would you arrest the inciting party?
  5. Are you in favour of politicians publicly calling their opponents racial epithets in nightly open forums?  Do you believe this behaviour foments division and amplifies racial insensitivity?
  6.  How is the police force trained to handle public protests, and can you explain what  may be the possible reasons for the police to not defend innocent citizens who are attacked by a violent mob ?
  7. There are citizens of foreign countries who mock our legal system and proclaim that they do not have to abide by our laws.  Yet, they sue our citizens and government for monetary gain.  Do you believe that these people should be barred from bringing lawsuits against Guyanese here, when there is no reciprocity?
  8. What is your opinion of current police officers who may be leaking private police information to outside people with nefarious intentions? And do you know anyone who currently engages in such behaviour?
  9. What is your opinion of current or retired police officers publicly fraternizing with fugitives who are wanted by the Guyana police force?  Do you believe that such behaviour undermines morale within the police department, and sends a bad message to fellow police officers?
  10. Do you believe that it is hypocritical of police officers who eschew prudent police behaviour, to openly frolic with known fugitives?

I am confident that you both will respond to these questions because of the following reasons ; (a)  You are career law enforcement officials that care about the image of the police force  and (b)  You do not only take the easy questions, but love of country will guide you to answer hard questions as well.

Regards,
Chitrakha Persaud

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