COMMISSIONER of Police (CoP) Allister Guevarro has described Dwayne Gibbs as a man widely respected for his integrity, discipline, and unwavering belief in the power of ethical leadership.

Gibbs, a Canadian national and former superintendent with the Edmonton Police Service served as Trinidad and Tobago’s CoP from 2010 - 2012, alongside deputy commissioner Jack Ewatski. Gibbs died in Australia, ten days after suffering cardiac arrest during the Age Group Standard Aquabike Championships in Wollongong on October 16.

"During his tenure, he brought a wealth of international experience, a steadfast commitment to modern policing, and a deep dedication to public service. Alongside deputy commissioner Jack Ewatski, Mr Gibbs worked to implement reforms aimed at enhancing the professionalism and effectiveness of our national police service. He was widely respected for his integrity, discipline, and unwavering belief in the power of ethical leadership," Guevarro said in a news release on October 30.