The state of policing and the defence force operations and their effectiveness is such that these guys should be hanging their heads in shame!

Corruption, bungled investigations, abuse of power, abuse of prisoners, abuse of the citizens, need I go on.

These two departments are a complete disgrace, and heads should roll at the top first.

A new rookie might be excused as he follows the lead of the old dogs on the force. But a person at the top, and one with 37 years , and allowing these operations to exist as they do, well that’s a testament to being the problem , not just part of it.

... this country is worse, not better off under these buffoons!

....could not shut down the illegal operations of the Number houses even though public know where the Number Houses illegal gambling located for decades,...cannot yet take off the streets heavily tinted clearly suspicious vehicles,...unable to pull motorbikes dangerois driving jumping Red Traffic lights,...unable to carry out where thousands of illegals are caught but unable to arrest the home owners sheltering them,...unable to find and arrest the employers of thousands of illegals working,...unable to stop speeding way above limit on one road no turnoffs sideroads highways,...unable to send patrols on feet or bicycles through plenty juk juk corners an track roads, ...unable to turn off car sirens an go after criminals instead of warning them police a mile away,...unable to doing their part in illegal goings on in illegal shantytowns,...unable to have more frequent police cars patrols in ghetto poor areas than having plenty patrols in areas done have theit own security guards,...

Fine Chucky, but then let the government have the temerity and say that incompetence is the reason why these officers are being disrespected. Let's not mask it in some supercilious, surreptitious political nonsense. Though, you and I both know well that these moves are all about politics and have not one iota to do with "bungled investigations, abuse of power", etc.

You’re so right!
Sadly, as you say politics is taking priority, for otherwise these old timers would be fired for cause, not put out to pasture in a bogus made up job !

There is no hope for us given the actions of our current and past governments.

Unless we find a new bread of leaders, we’re doomed!

Sands and Dames are at it again. We remember Frank Smith's case .No Games
was at the rally saying what is circulited on cell phones must be stopped.
What is he and doc Minnis planning to do about it.

doc should be encouraging young black men from over the hill not to smoke
anything at all.

Most parents do not like to see their children smoking. does doc want to see his
children smoking, doc answer that you want your children smoking weed.?

The laws, regulations and rules protecting the jobs of persons employed by government departments and agencies must be revised to more easily allow for the dismissal of persons for just cause. These laws, regs and rules are much too improperly balanced in favour of government employees. This situation has evolved under the guise of preventing political victimization that often comes about with a newly elected corrupt government that wants its own loyal supporters holding key positions throughout government. Sadly though, this is one of the reasons why our civil workforce has become so grossly over-bloated in size. With each change in government, public sector employees are shuffled around because they cannot be dismissed while new employees loyal to the new government of the day are hired to fill key positions or newly created positions. Therefore, in addition to allowing easier dismissal for just cause, we need to expect and accept the need for greater government employee turnover, especially as regards key positions, everytime there is a change in government.

No argument, Mudda. But, until that day comes, these officers are not being treated fairly and , almost certainly are the victims of political nonsense.

Victims of political nonsense; huh! These bumbling buffoons should be fired given the state of policing in our country, not being put out to pasture in some made up job.

You miss my point, Chucky. If that is how the government feels, then say that the are being "put to pasture" because they are "bumbling buffoons". Don't make up imaginary, never-before-seen positions...this is purely political, period.

All this shows is that these guys are all about pomp and pageantry. Because even though you may have been transferred to another area, your salary remains the same. Who cares if it is perceived as a demotion, you are essentially getting paid the same to do less work.

I for one would be quite alright with that, especially if I was close to retirement age. But as I said, these dudes are all looking for power and position so that's why they are so upset about the changes.

There is a principle here, BahamaRed….oh, why am I attempting to explain Maslow's theory to someone whose only concern appears to be that "your salary remains the same."

What's the principle? The fact that senior people don't know when it's time to move off the scene gracefully. No, instead they have to be publicly embarrassed and make a whole scene.

I personally feel that if you've served in a senior capacity for a lengthy time, after sufficient time move along and allow someone else to be promoted. If you are retirement age, take your pension and go; if close to retirement, step back and be a mentor to the new regime.

I don't understand why people feel the need to stay in these top positions until they die. I for one don't intend to die still struggling to hold a job well after my retirement age and the obvious urgings to step back.

They need to stop embarrassing themselves...as I said it's all cause they don't want to lose power and position.

hahahaha...lol when you have power be merciful. how many persons he brutalize when he had the power of the police force behind him. God does things in time. be thankful you still have a monthly check. Do not feel sorry for ya.

Fernander joined the force in 1983, just like Cash in CDU, Greenslade (COP Brother) Bk jr., Steven Dean joined in 1982... how much longer do these fellas want to be in power? If they stay no one under them would be promoted. We need to understand the chain of command, Not politics here. They would have 37 years this year. So you saying they feel the country owe them a death of gratitude because they served that long? They got paid every month.. Last time I check it was 30 years, with the exception of the COP and D/Cop, its 30 years. And we sit here and talk about politics? The younger officers glad they gone, so they can get promoted and have a chance to make their mark as well. The PLP messed up the police by promoting a million officers. Dames trying to get it back the way it should be, 5 ACPs. We wouldn't know this except we wear the uniform.

Yes TigerB …….. and this crap of keeping junior officers on "contract" after 25 years/retirement is another waste of our Treasury money ….. aka double dipping

Police officers are moved all the time to different government agencies. So what is the big fuss with this guy? It happens.
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But what I want to know, what is the ACP of Crime for the entire Bahamas? Only him uncharge of crime for all the Bahamas? Nobody else can do it. If that is the case, that is why he must go, so we could let crime be the portfolio of all police officers. Besides, if he is in charge, then that means he is higher than the commissioner of police eh?

There are just too many gaps in this story which does not addup. As is there may other unheard, unseen groups which were part of the transfer. No superiors group could have made a decision without morale issues disjoint in established teamand no political group would have singly chosen to have this position without obvious rammifications. There would also be a group of peers, a group of unknown group and or who knows. There may have also groups gone to in making the decision still sticking. More reasons to bolster reason to transfer this top cop position to PMH and his taking this to the press. A more detailed role is also required rather than a role with patients and others trying to kill them. Is it the gangs are increasing, more dangerous threat? Does his role involve million dollar thefts at PMH? Does the entire PMH needs more security just being close to US new Embassy? The role must be expanded on to press. Perhaps he may be the only cop capable of doing best job at present or refurbishing PMH.

You have served your term on the police force now please leave gracefully. You are not entitled to anything more than your pension. Some of these officers are just ridiculous.

The one main thing they will be remembered for now, is the fact they had to be dragged kicking and screaming to make way for a new regime.

Flicking embarrassing...