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THE TRINIDAD and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has rescinded its decision to honour a $25 million payment to Diamond Systems and Supplies Ltd (DSSL) for 3,000 body cameras.

Former commissioner of police Erla Harewood-Christopher had granted a letter of award to the company last August. Instead, the TTPS has completely cancelled the deal.

A brief one-page letter written by the TTPS head of legal services to DSSL’s director Hashim Mohammed on August 11, 2025, which referenced correspondence between DSSL’s attorney Roger Kawalsingh over the last few months, stated, “Further reference is made to your latest missive dated 31st July 2025 seeking payment for the body-worn cameras and rental fees in the sum of USD$3,682,199.12 and USD$440,000, respectively, and seeking an update on the supply and delivery of one emergency communications vehicle. Please be informed that we have received instructions not to proceed with these matters. In the circumstances, our client is not inclined to pay the requisite sums demanded.”