“The only two people that I have heard that they were rejecting medals and they have demanded money are the president and the secretary of the Police Service Social and Welfare association,” Ewatski said.
The association’s president, Sgt Anand Ramesar, initially said the medals would be welcome but on Monday he changed his mind and told reporters at news conference that police would accept the awards if they got money as well.
“Let me state it categorically, we do not want the medal. The only way we will accept it, is if it comes in addition with a $5,000 package. But if the Government wants to just give us the medals alone we will say thank you but no thank you,” Ramesar told reporters.
He added that the money must be in the form of a $5,000 tax free allowance. Ramesar also suggested there could be problems with policing for Carnival.
Ewatski said he has tremendous faith in the police, adding that they would live up to the Police Service’s motto of “To Protect and Serve With Pride.”
He said, “We strongly believe that the rank and file of this organisation are dedicated to the job that they have to do and I have a tremendous amount of confidence in the Police Service to provide the level of policing that is required, not only at Carnival but at anytime.”
The medals, announced last week by the Prime Minister, would be for police and Defence Force personnel for their service during the state of emergency.
On Tuesday the T&T Defence Force (TTDF) expressed pride in receiving the honour and recognition.
Ewatski said he has tremendous faith in the police, adding that they would live up to the Police Service’s motto of “To Protect and Serve With Pride.”
He said, “We strongly believe that the rank and file of this organisation are dedicated to the job that they have to do and I have a tremendous amount of confidence in the Police Service to provide the level of policing that is required, not only at Carnival but at anytime.”
The medals, announced last week by the Prime Minister, would be for police and Defence Force personnel for their service during the state of emergency.
On Tuesday the T&T Defence Force (TTDF) expressed pride in receiving the honour and recognition.
In a media release Civil Military Affairs officer Captain Al Alexander said honours and awards are some of the most highly valued for "selfless, dedicated, loyal and often sacrificial service" given by military personnel in the line of duty.
He added, “The men and women of the TTDF look forward to this recognition of their service and remain committed, diligent and duty-bound to uphold the laws of the land and preserve the sovereignty of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago."
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