Ramesar gets OK to act as DCP

THE motion for Anand Ramesar’s nomination to act as Deputy Commissioner of Police was approved by Parliament, despite Opposition MP Keith Scotland questioning whether the Police Service Commission properly considered the officer’s background and antecedents before recommending him.

QUESTIONS: Port of Spain South MP Keith Scotland, SC, speaks during yesterday’s debate on the motion.

Ramesar, who holds the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, was nominated by the Police Service Commission (PSC).