Slowe points to rigorous process for police promotions

This police photo shows Police Service Commission Chairman Paul Slowe (seated fourth from right) with Police Commissioner Leslie James (seated fifth from right), the newly promoted personnel and other police officials.

On Wednesday,  the Police Service Commission met with the newly promoted Officers and Inspectors of the Guyana Police Force and its Chairman, Retired Assistant Commissioner  Paul Slowe elaborated on the process employed in the selection of those promoted.

A release from the police yesterday said that Slowe highlighted how the personal file of each of those ranks recommended, had to be thoroughly scrutinised, in order to select the best. Slowe further underlined the need for ranks to pass the appropriate qualifying examinations as well as possessing a “clean slate”.

Slowe, the police said,  noted that the processes of selection onwards will not be one which can be infiltrated by acts of bribery or any act which would suggest corruption. He further made mention of Standing Order #22 which guides the promotion process.