150 men short

JUST SHY OF 150 posts within the Royal Barbados Police Force need to be filled in order for it to effectively execute its role and duties.

Acting Commissioner of Police Tyrone Griffith said posts from the rank of Sergeant to Deputy Commissioner of Police had to be filled.

Speaking today at the closing ceremony for the Regional Security System (RSS) Training Institute Executive Development Seminar at the RSS Headquarters, Paragon, Christ Church , Griffith said the situation was unprecedented and could grind the Force to a halt.

However, he gave the assurance that with Crop Over activities heightening the Force very committed at this time, and are convinced that they will get through the period without any major hiccups despite the shortages. (LK)