Pierre Laments RSLPF Infighting, But No Word On New CoP

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has expressed concern over infighting and lack of coordination in the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), declaring them a plague in the ‘very complex’ organisation. Pierre’s comments came as the Island’s first female Commissioner of Police (CoP), Crusita Descartes-Pelius, prepared to demit office on Saturday. However, at a news conference Wednesday, she declined to comment on whether she would accept a contract extension officer. The Prime Minister disclosed that discussions are taking place regarding her successor, but he could not publicly say certain things. “Anytime I speak to the police, I tell them there can only be one Commissioner of Police. There will never be two. There can only be one Prime Minister,” the National Security Minister stated. Regarding officer misconduct once individuals enter the RSLPF, Pierre explained that the Commissioner could dismiss any officer from Constable to Inspector. He said it was not difficult once the correct procedure was followed. According to Pierre, there was a need for tough decision-making and for people to stand on principle. “We must have the fortitude. We must have the sincerity of purpose to say when something is wrong, it is wrong and that’s the problem,” the...