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SORT head ready to help CoP from the top
Insp Mark Hernandez - Courtesy Mark Hernandez
HEAD of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT) Insp Mark Hernandez said he applied to become a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in a bid to support Police Commissioner Gary Griffith from an executive level.
In response to questions on his decision to apply for the position, Hernandez, 46, said he “saw an opportunity to join the executive of the police and be part of the transformation of the service.”
He added: “I believe I have the leadership skills and experience to implement the strategies and execute the operational plan. We have had many strategic plans before that were not implemented in the past due to the “revolving door.”
[UPDATED] SORT head, two others nominated for DCP
From left, Acting DCP Mc Donald Jacob, Insp Mark Hernandez and Supt Andre Norton
The Police Service Commission has completed its shortlist of candidates to fill the three vacancies for the positions of Deputy Commissioner of Police.
The names of head of the Special Operations Response Unit Insp Mark Hernandez, acting DCP McDonald Jacob and Supt Andre Norton have now been forwarded to Parliament by the Office of the President for approval.
A supplemental order paper posted on the Parliament website on Friday listed the candidates.
On December 20 last year Newsday reported that Hernandez was among the candidates shortlisted by the commission.
More kidnap suspects held after chase, fight with police
KIDNAPPED: Andrea Bharatt. -
Nine members of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT) are being treated for injuries after chasing a group of suspected kidnappers in Sangre Grande on Sunday afternoon.
Police said they were searching for clues to where 22-year-old kidnap victim Andrea Bharatt was being held when they tried to arrest a group of men.
The men ran into a forested area near Azalea Crescent.
Police said because of the terrain of the area, some officers fell and were hurt, but continued to chase the men.
During the chase, the men fought the police, who managed to subdue them without using weapons.
Ex-PSC head concerned over DCP selection after mystery phone call
Prof Ramesh Deosaran
Former chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) Prof Ramesh Deosaran is calling for clarity from the Ministry of National Security after he received a phone call purportedly from the ministry asking for a recommendation for a candidate for Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).
But in response to questions from Newsday the minister, Stuart Young, said his ministry was not involved in the process.
In an e-mail sent to Newsday on Monday, Deosaran said a woman called him on the morning of December 30, saying she was calling from the Ministry of National Security, and asked him for a recommendation for one of the applicants for the three positions.