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Seventeen police officers have been dismissed from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service as Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro continues efforts to strengthen accountability within the organization. The dismissals come as the TTPS simultaneously pursues a major recruitment drive to address longstanding personnel shortages.
Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro has dismissed 17 officers from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) in one of the largest personnel actions undertaken by the organization in recent years. The move comes as the service continues a nationwide recruitment campaign aimed at increasing its operational strength while reinforcing professional standards and internal accountability. The TTPS has faced persistent staffing challenges in recent years as authorities seek to expand the police service to meet growing public safety demands.
The officers dismissed are:
- Tamara Boyce
- Vijay Singh
- Elliot Chin
- Joanne Jadoo
- Owen Hem-Lee
- Jilann Holder
- Kizzy Thomas
- Karlon Murray
- Christopher Gobin
- Michael Alcala
- Carlos Thorne
- Devon Basant
- Akiel Smith
- Desron Dillon
- Shaun Reid
- Joff Awong
- Daryl Baksh.
Reports indicate the dismissals followed disciplinary proceedings conducted under the authority of the Commissioner of Police. The TTPS has not publicly disclosed the specific circumstances surrounding each officer’s dismissal.
The dismissals coincide with broader efforts to reform the police service through increased recruitment, enhanced training and strengthened oversight. Successive governments have identified expanding the TTPS workforce as a key priority amid concerns over crime and the demands placed on frontline policing. The latest disciplinary action reflects the organization’s continued emphasis on maintaining professional standards while rebuilding its ranks, with recruitment and accountability expected to remain central to ongoing police reform efforts.