This has always been Hinds’ MO. Yet he keps getting promoted. Go figure.

A Police Officer’s job in today’s society with all it’s challenges is stressful enough regardless of rank.

That said, differences on this scale, should not be aired in a public forum but with meaningful dialogue between the parties only. 

I hope these officers,rank and file find some common ground and get back to serving and protecting the citizens of Barbados.

There is nothing inherently wrong with a deputy finding a leader has been retrograde in carrying out his duty. Leaders are not sacrosanct.

How is this resolvable?

I think one of them will have to retire. The caption photo really speaks a thousand words for sure.

It is time for the removal of deputy Commissioner Bertie Hinds, for insubordination. Mr. Hinds continues to act like a petulant child, when he cannot have it his way. He continues to undermined the effectiveness of our police force. How can those under his command, take him seriously? He continues to long for the position of commissioner of Police, and the rank and file of the force, are not supportive of him.

Mr. Hinds need to resign, if he really have the interest of the Barbadian community and its police force. His narcissistic behaviour, tells us differently. Now this is when real leadership is needed from the top.  Great leaders, always have great personnel, but it is a sorry case in Barbados, at this time.That is why we need ” the great combination once more”. I am so sorry Barbados, for putting you in this situation.

W. WHITE, I noticed since yesterdays’ publication you seem bend on highlighting that Mr. Hinds (DCP)is power hungry and that he’s instigating all these accusation against Commissioner Dottin. Do you know this for sure or are you bias to Mr. Dottin and hence can’t be objective.

We will never hear or know all that goes on in the precincts of the Police Force because of the very nature of the entity and what it stands for.

Human beings always disagree but they don’t have to be disagreeable. I just hope that these matters will be resolved speedily in the interest of security and good relations of these men who are here to protect and serve this honourable Nation and its people.

Truth be told, I have always heard it being said that the DCP is the better leader but I don’t know that so I’ll continue to read the blogs.

i see every on is on the side of the c.o.p . but some time the leader at the top can be the problem and if only if one of his juniors have balls to stand up to him this person seem to be a loose cannon or be labelled radical , now on saying this , can any of you remember that when mr dottin came to his job he had problems with one of his officers which was sargeant ? This could be a problem with him and maybe he should be removed , he dont make barbados any safer there in his position or not , a leader is as good as the men /women that he lead ,so he only looking good because he have dedicated officers and a population that is mostly law abiding , he insulted sergeant bowen buy putting him to man the janitors but this seem to be his style ( who appose , or disagree - shame them )Maybe they should put Dottin some where else seeing he is a civil serveant and can be moved

Time and history will prove deputy Commissioner Hinds to be right. I as a law abiding citizen of Barbados can see a lot that is wrong with the leadership of Commissioner Dottin. His behavior is one of total arrogance, it’s my way or no other way. From his treatment of the Anderson Bowen matter , the Movada Cartel matter and many other matters of national concern. Commissioner Dottin attitude is, the RBPF is mine. The time is right for Commissioner Dottin to go.

Deputy Commissioner Hinds, please stand your ground. We the people of Barbados has more respect for you, than the Commissioner of police Dottin. You are more approachable and more human when dealing with the public. Any person can approach you any place with any matter and you are always ready to listen and give advice. When you see Commissioner Dottin on the street you can not approach him, he will say to you put it in writing. Any leader who is not approachable, should not be heading any organisation. Let us as Barbadians hope that this matter will be dealt with now. One of them must go.

Hmmm, seems like there are some bloggers armed and ready to dig into DCP Hinds. I have to believe that they are not ordinary civilians…... with one blogger citing insubordination and calling for resignation…..hmmm. Bertie boy, hold one, looks like somebody or somebodies want your job!

This photography clearly shows that these commissioners dislike each other. Why being so public with your dispute, this should be hashed out in a professional private forum.

The article is not very helpful to the country however I would have to assume that it is factual. I agree that this is a potential distraction. I assume that mediation has been tried. If it has failed then we the taxpayers may need to cough up money for golden parachutes for both men. They would both enter early retirement and we would place persons who will get the job done without bringing the force into disrepute can be put in place. Is that proces underway?

instead of all the fighting why dont we try to have a police force that everybody can respect, starting from the top brass to the foot patrol. when you visit barbados it is sad to see police officers in the same bars as you while on duty drinking where can you see that in any other country if they dont respect themselves how do they expect to get respect from the public

It is sad that this matter has been allowed to go on for so long. I think enough is enough and it is time that the AG who is the Minister responsible for the Police to sort out this matter asap in the interest of national security. This rift can lead to serioius security implications if allowed to fester. Personally i think both of them should retire, they are both over 60 years.  Let some new blood take the force forward.  The government also need to seriously
examine the retirement age for officers given the recent extension to age 65 for publc servants.  I think the police force retirement age should remain at age 60 given the nature of the service.  We need sharp agile minds to manage crime in this technological age.  It is time to act we don’t want to end up importing a COP like T&T because we fail to act in a timely manner.

Squabbling in the ranks is not only bad for morale within the Police Force, but it also compromises the security of the country and puts the safety of citizens and visitors at risk.
Perhaps we should take a leaf out of Trinidad and Tobago’s book and ask the Deputy COP to demit office,no matter how much it may cost the taxpayers to compensate him.
On another note.Recently we have been hearing the Police and the press referring to Citizens as ‘Civilians’. The Police themselves are civilians and not a military or even paramilitary force ,and should recognise that.

Mr. Hinds, it is time you get over not given the position of Commissioner.You are not making Mr Dottin look back, but yourself. I personally do not want to see you get the position. I do not think that you are leadership material. I was in Barbados on holiday once, and you were filling in for Mr. Dottin,and you were giving a press conference, and I could not believe my ears, that you were a person in such a high office, and could not articulate your case, plus your grammar was horrible. I want anyone who represents me as a Barbadian, whether it be at home and abroad, to leave a positive lasting impression.Everyone can see that the these allegations brought against Mr. Dottin is personal.
I wish you would put the peoples business first, and remember, “what goes around comes around”.

Hazel… funny the way you jump on white accusing him of being bias to Commissioner Dottin yet your very last paragraph is completely a nod for Hinds..

“truth be told” with all the crime, unsolved cases and corrupt young police officers you think Hinds should focus on that rather than trying to get rid of the Commissioner for ‘trivial’ stuff like failing to brief him.

You two guys need to grow up….you’re acting like little kids!!

It makes you look petty, unprofessional and not acting in the best interest of the Barbados public.

Why does it seem that just about everything in Barbados is falling apart???

W White…your comments leave me a bit puzzled. Are you a member of the RBPF? Are you Mr. Dottin’s best friend? Please tell us what is Mr. Hinds’ MO? What is in question here is Mr. Dottin’s leadership not that of Mr. Hinds. And by the way, Mr. Dottin only got promoted ahead of Mr. Hinds because his party was in plain and simple, also Mr. Dottin really isn’t all that well liked by the ‘rank and file’. Check it out

bajanfishermen’s bias statement is quite typical of how the uninformed captures an audience. 

Commissioner of Police Darwin Dottin has operated without regard for his deputy for quite some time now. This is known throughout the RBPF. 

Deputy Commissioner Bertie Hinds, has a fiduciary obligation to expose any practices within the ranks that are not in keeping with protocol.