PRISON Officers Association president Gerard Gordon is calling on prison officers to remain vigilant as wounded officer, 38-year-old Govindra Balgobin continues to recover after he was shot on June 20.

“He is stable and receiving the necessary medical care and attention. We remain hopeful and prayerful for his full and speedy recovery. Let us all continue to keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers,” Gordon said in a message circulated on social media.

“These are indeed some of the most challenging times our service has ever faced. The threats are real, the risks are high, but so too is our resolve.”