T&T: Police commissioner responds to not responsible verdict for officers in 2011 Barrackpore murders
Trinidad and Tobago’s Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher has issued a response following the acquittal of six law enforcement officials concerned within the Barrackpore murders of 2011.
Commissioner Harewood-Christopher addressed the general public on Friday, acknowledging the character of the case.
She emphasised that the actions of the law enforcement officials had undergone thorough scrutiny, and so they had been topic to the due strategy of regulation.
Occupational hazards of policing
Harewood-Christopher identified that the circumstances surrounding this case are consultant of the inherent occupational hazards confronted by law enforcement officials.
Mitigating future incidents
As a part of the administration’s dedication to stopping related incidents, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has been actively working to develop and implement a Use of Drive Coverage.
This coverage is meant to supply pointers and oversight to law enforcement officials throughout their operations.
Moreover, the complete deployment of body-worn cameras is seen as an efficient measure to control officers’ conduct and supply beneficial proof in assessing the adequacy and appropriateness of police actions.
A regrettable lack of lives
Expressing her deep condolences and remorse, the Commissioner of Police acknowledged the tragic lack of life on this incident
Harewood-Christopher urged officers to boost their proficiency in adhering to Commonplace Working Procedures, emphasizing the significance of stopping such heartbreaking incidents sooner or later.
The Barrackpore tragedy
The tragic incident occurred on July 22, 2011.
The victims, recognized as 20-year-old Abigail Johnson of St Mary’s Village, Moruga, 27-year-old Alana Duncan of Duncan Village, San Fernando, and 29-year-old Kerron Eccles of St Mary’s Village, Moruga had been shot and killed by law enforcement officials.
The officers, of their protection, claimed that that they had been fired upon first.