Both the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Social and Welfare Association (TTPSSWA) and the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) have welcomed the Commissioner of Police’s (CoP) announcement to permit off-duty police and prison officers to carry firearms beyond the scope of their official duties.

Ten days into his new role, CoP Allister Guevarro said select off-duty police officers will be allowed to carry home their service-issued guns, while prison officers will continue to have their applications expedited.

Guevarro made the announcements as he co-hosted TV6's Beyond the Tape programme on June 27.