Police Chief’s Secret Leave Under Fire | Trinidad and Tobago News

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says national security concerns led to Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro’s emergency leave, defending his absence during the state of emergency as procedurally sound and emphasizing her full confidence in him. Guevarro, who declined to reveal specifics, confirmed intelligence prompted his departure and that he followed all protocol, with approval from the Homeland Security Minister. Deputy Commissioner Junior Benjamin stepped in to lead the police force during his absence. While a former security official suggests personal reasons may have played a role and questions the public outcry over routine leave, Marvin Gonzales, former national security minister and PNM chairman, demands transparency, arguing citizens deserve answers—especially amid a state of emergency—and insists Parliament should have been convened to appoint an acting commissioner. He vows to keep pressing for accountability, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de7694551fb70a00