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Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report CTWELFTH ANNUAL REPORT 2021|2022

D Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report“The Reliable AuthorityLeading the Way to JUSTICE”“To pursue justice through independent civilian oversight of serious police misconduct and criminality.”CondentialityIntegrityProfessionalismFairnessOUR VISIONOUR MISSIONOUR CORE VALUES

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 1“The Reliable AuthorityLeading the Way to JUSTICE”“To pursue justice through independent civilian oversight of serious police misconduct and criminality.”CondentialityIntegrityProfessionalismFairnessOUR VISIONOUR MISSIONOUR CORE VALUES

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Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 3Letter to the Attorney General 1 Foreword from the Director of the Police Complaints Authority 5Our Purpose and Our Operations 8Financial Report 11Organizational Chart 12The Human Resources Department 13The Information Technology Department 14Records Management Unit 15The Communications Department 17Administration Department 18The Advocate Attorney 19The Legal Counsel, Compliance and Complaints Unit 20The Complaints Process 25Investigations Department 27 28Status of Complaints 74 Unknown 75NACOLE 77In Memoriam 79 The PCA ‘s Triple R, ECO Team 81All matters sent to the PSC and CoP for advice 82The Audited Financial Statements 96 106 119The Police Complaint Authority’s Complaint Form 121CONTENTS

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Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 5During the period October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 (hereinafter referred to as (“this reporting period”) the Police Complaints Authority (hereinafter referred to as the PCA)received a record high number of initial reports which totaled at one thousand and twenty-eight (1028). This represents an increase of 8% and 31% respectively when compared to the previous reporting periods of 2020/2021 and 2019/2020.Of these one thousand and twenty-eight (1028) initial reports, ve hundred and sixty-nine (569) were assessed as complaints which fell within the PCA’ s remit as established by the Police Complaints Authority Act, Chapter 15:05 as amended (hereinafter referred to as “the PCA Act”). While the number of initial reports increased signicantly, the PCA’s complement of sta designated to assessing initial reports and complaints was reduced due to various reasons. However, quality and timelines were not compromised in the wake of these changes and increased pressures. This demonstrates Director, Police Complaints AuthorityFOREWORD FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY

6 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Reportthe resilience, commitment, professionalism, dedication and camaraderie of the PCA’s sta who relentlessly put their ‘shoulder to the wheel’ to routinely and consistently deliver to the public. This reporting period was one of remarkable achievement not only because of the volume of matters concluded by the PCA but also because of the accolades the PCA publicly received for its work in high prole matters. These outcomes were reported in the public domain through articles appearing in the print and social media.During this reporting period, the PCA referred twenty-six (26) and forty-ve (45) complaints to the Oces of the Director of Public Prosecutions and Commissioner of Police, respectively, for consideration to be given to several recommendations including the institution of prosecutorial, coronial and disciplinary proceedings. Four hundred and ten (410) complaints were closed without a referral and with a decision to take no further action therein. Notwithstanding, in respect of several of these closed matters the Authority issued advice to the Oce of the Commissioner of Police and the Police Service Commission pursuant to Section 21 (1) (d) of the PCA Act on ways in which serious police misconduct and police corruption may be eliminated. In total twenty-eight (28) pieces of advice were issued. Apart from its prociency in its substantive work, the PCA can boast of a myriad of accomplishments during this reporting period, three of which are highlighted hereunder. 1. RECORDS MANAGEMENT The PCA launched a new Records Management Unit (“RMU”) which pioneered a shift from a reliance on a paper intensive process to the digitalization of its records. The RMU serves as the Secured Access Documentation Centre of the PCA and performs a variety of functions including: y ➢Digitizing of records as well as information and evidence in the form of video, photographic images and audio, obtained during the course of an investigation; y ➢Maintaining the integrity and quality control of records; y ➢Modernizing the evidence capture process; y ➢Relieving investigations ocers of some time-intensive administrative duties, thereby allowing them to redirect their focus exclusively on their core functions;

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 7 y ➢Keeping information centralized and accessible to authorized users at all times in compliance with all chain of custody protocols.By the close of this reporting period I am pleased to report that this paradigm shift has improved access to information and ensured timely updating of records related to the PCA’s matters. 2. PARTNERING WITH AGENCIES The PCA fostered eective partnerships with relevant agencies culminating in the execution of Memoranda of Understanding allowing, inter alia, the transfer of information to assist in the PCA’s investigations. 3. COMMUNICATIONSThe PCA hosted its outreach sessions virtually in its continued eorts to educate the public on its role, functions, powers and expected outcomes. Moreover, having considered the demographic data collated during the initial report intake or during the handling of complaints, it became apparent that the majority of the PCA’s complainants are in the age group 36 - 40. Having also considered the meteoric rise of social media and its seminal role in communication among young people, a decision was taken to create a PCA Instagram account. During this reporting period it has been utilized liberally and successfully to further the PCA’s educational agenda. As sustainable systems for eciency of the PCA’s operations have already been implemented, the overarching objective for the next reporting period is for the PCA to maintain its track record of excellence. David WestDirector - Police Complaints Authority

8 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportThe Police Complaints Authority Act 2006 (“the Act”), proclaimed on January 1, 2007, repealed the Police Complaints Authority Act, 1993 (“the former Act”), which provided for complaints against police ocers to be sent by the (then) Police Complaints Authority to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, (TTPS) for investigation.The Act of 2006 distinctively established the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) as an independent corporate body mandated, among other things, to investigate complaints within its remit without the involvement of the police.FUNCTIONS       police corruption and serious police misconduct;(b) To undertake enquires into, or audits of, any aspect of police activities for the purpose of ascertaining whether there is police corruption or serious police misconduct or circumstances that may be conducive to both;(c) To monitor an investigation conducted by any person or authority in relation to any matter mentioned in paragraph (a) and to undertake audits of those investigations;OUR PURPOSE AND OUR OPERATIONS

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 9(d) To advise the Police Service and other public authorities on ways in which police corruption and serious police conduct may be eliminated;(e) To gather evidence that may be admissible in the                    furnish that evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions, or where an authority outside the State is concerned, the Attorney General;(f) To gather evidence that may be used in the investigation of serious police misconduct and furnish such evidence to the Commissioner of Police or the Police Service Commission for appropriate action;(g) To gather evidence that can be used in the prosecution of a evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions; or (h) To perform any other functions that may be conferred on it by any other written law.INDEPENDENCE            direction or control of any other person in the performance of its functions or the exercise of its power.POWERSof Enquiry as provided for under the Commissions of Enquiry Act. are exercisable by:(a) the Director or Deputy Director personally;          Authority to conduct an investigation; or(c) any other person acting under and in accordance with the general or special instructions of either the Director or Deputy Director.

10 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportThe Act also provides for the Authority to conduct investigations on its own initiative or on the basis of complaints from the public, or disciplinary tribunal of the Police Service.ANNUAL REPORT          the Authority to submit to the Minister an annual report of its statement of accounts for that period for laying in Parliament.        the Minister to whom responsibility for the Police Complaints Authority is assigned is the Attorney General.This Report features the activities of the Authority for the period AUDITED ACCOUNTSFinancial Statements the accounts of the Authority be audited annually by the Auditor General or by an auditor authorised by him for such purpose.The Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements and will be laid in Parliament by the Attorney General and Minister A Financial Report on the receipts and expenditure of the PCA for 1 By section 6 of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Ministry of Justice) Act, 2011 – “ “Minister” means the Minister to whom responsibility for the Police Complaints Authority is assigned;”

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 11FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2022Head /Sub-HeadItem/Sub-ItemAPPROVEDALLOCATIONTOTALEXPENDITUREREVISEDALLOCATIONThe Police Complaints Authority was allocated funding under Head 23 – Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Aairs for the nancial year 2021/2022. An approved allocation in the sum of Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000.00) was provided to facilitate capital and recurrent expenditure and an amount of One Million, Four Hundred and Forty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty dollars ($1,443,840.00) was allocated to meet direct charges on the Consolidated Fund. During the nancial year, capital and recurrent expenditure totaled Seventeen Million, Three Hundred and Four thousand, Two Hundred and Thirty-six dollars and Thirty-two cents ($17,304,236.32) and the amount expended in respect of direct charges on the Consolidated Fund totaled One Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Six Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty-One Dollars and Forty-seven cents ($1,886,261.47). Excess funds expended in the sum of Seven Hundred and Forty-six thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty-Seven Dollars and Seventy-Nine cents ($746,657.79) were met from unutilized funds from previous years.The Table below shows the actual unaudited Receipts and Expenditure of the Authority during the reporting period.23: Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Aairs 04: Current Transfers and Subsidies009: Other Transfers01: Police Complaints Authority $17,000,000.00 $17,000,000.00 $17,304,236.3204: Police Complaints Authority $ 1,443,840.00 $ 1,443,840.00 $ 1,886,261.47 -Direct Charges TOTAL $18,443,840.00 $18,443,840.00 $19,190,497.79

12 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportDeputy DirectorDirectorHead of Legal Counsel,Compliance & ComplaintsSenior Legal OfficerComplaints TeamLegal Counsel &Compliance TeamsHead of InvestigationsSenior Investigations OfficerInvestigations TeamsHead of OperationsFinance and Accounts TeamThe AuthorityHuman Resources TeamInformation Technology TeamAdministrative TeamRecords Management Unit StatisticianCommunications TeamAdvocate AttorneyFUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF THE PCA

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 13The Human Resources (HR) Department’s aim is to support the         engagement and motivation to contribute to the Authority’s success.       services that are consistent with the PCA’s principles of integrity, • Recruiting and retaining talented individuals who are committed to putting the PCA’s vision into action;• Providing employees with the direction, training, resources, and assistance they require to succeed and continuously improve their capabilities; and• Fostering an environment where employees are appreciated for utilizing their abilities to produce results, and encouraged to act in a way that is consistent with the PCA’s core values.RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTIONDuring the reporting period, the PCA hired eleven (11)                Investigations, Records Management and Legal Counsel, Compliance and Complaints Units. Nine (9) employees were also promoted in the Records Management Unit and Investigations Department to maintain consistency with the PCAs operating requirements.TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT In keeping with its philosophy of continual improvement, the during the reporting period from both local and international providers. These included:• • Tackling Corruption;• Forensic Science Symposium;• • High Performance Work Teams.THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

14 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportDuring the period under review, the Information Technology (IT) following ways: DISASTER RECOVERY•        servers was successfully completed to allow business continuity due to the loss of building or infrastructure. The PCA OPERATIONS• All end user computer systems were upgraded for enhanced system protection and operations.• Antivirus management was upgraded with advanced Email        better detect security threats.• • Records Management Unit (RMU) – A restricted access control system was implemented to prevent unauthorized • Two scanners were implemented within the RMU to reduce     users.• The CCTV system was upgraded to improve security.• The implementation of virtual meetings, training and outreach programs using Microsoft Teams and Zoom has allowed the PCA to reduce the expenditure of having on site events. SOCIAL MEDIA• The PCA created an Instagram account to extend the communication reach of the institution. Instagram allows the PCA to advertise and disseminate information to a wider audience at no additional cost.THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 15The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) took a bold, strategic and innovative step this year, by introducing the digitalized Records Management Unit (RMU). The RMU was instituted in April 2022, as the Secured Access Documentation Centre of the PCA. In its commitment to promote transparency and accountability of its operations, the RMU was created to augment the adherence to the established principles of information governance via its systematic management of the PCA’s records and information framework. In support of the PCA’s mandate, the RMU’s functions includes: 1. The management of the records and information (physical and electronic), to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and standards. 2. Digitizing of records, information and evidence in the form of video, photographic images and audio recordings, obtained during the course of an investigation. 3. Modernizing and augmenting the evidence capture process. 4. Keeping information centralized and accessible to authorized users at all times in compliance with all chain of custody protocols. 5. The implementation of records management training 6. Maintaining the capture, security, integrity and quality control of records in the scanning and application of metadata in the electronic database.7. Providing statistical reports for its internal and external stakeholders.8. Making recommendations and implementing all polices outlined in the Records Retention and Disposition Schedules for the PCA’s Records and Information. The PCA creates records and collects information in the course of investigations and these records may become evidence         RECORDS MANAGEMENT UNIT

16 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportDaily, the RMU uploads records into groups such as: Correspondences, Discontinuances, Transcripts, Memoranda, File Notes, Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Reports, Medical Reports, Statements and other various categories. Similarly, all the Exhibits (in print and electronic formats) are submitted by the Investigators to be processed by the RMU. were processed by the RMU for the period April 1st, 2022 to September 30th, 2022. The following is a breakdown of the RMU’s Exhibit Upload Count for the period April 1st 2022 to September 30th 2022. Month Exhibit Upload CountApril553May821June467July439August705September791Total Exhibit Uploads 3776

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 17The role of the Communications Department is to manage, monitor and review the internal and external communications strategies of the PCA. The Department is responsible for the management of the Authority’s relationships with key stakeholders and the promotion of the organization’s image. The Department also undertakes communications planning, media relations, advertising, publications, press releases, community outreach programmes and external corporate events for the Authority. During the period under review, the Communications Department continued to embrace digital solutions adopted in the previous SOCIAL MEDIADuring the period under review the Communications Department       correlated to the PCA’s goals on various social media platforms.The Department utilized social media to help with the PCA’s outbound communication not only to disseminate press releases and PCA news and updates, but to also keep the general public informed and educated on the roles and functions of the PCA.As a result of the increase in social media interactions with the public, the Department focused on ‘social care’ as a means of incorporating customer service on the PCA’s social media platforms. The Department has recognised that it has become more common for members of the public to communicate with the PCA across the various platforms seeking help or a response.OUTREACH - LIVE STREAMS AND INTERVIEWSThe PCA considers outreach to the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to be of the utmost importance and same is designed to educate the public through direct interaction with the PCA. Outreach allows needs of the stakeholders based on the feedback provided by its members and to provide clarity on the unique role of the PCA. During the period under review the PCA hosted as well as participated in numerous radio, televised and live social media         elevate awareness of the PCA and to engage with our audiences.THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

18 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Reportfor all activities such as transportation, contracted services, insurances, facilities and maintenance, and administrative services required to support the operations of the Police Complaints Authority.        with ultimate responsibility for all support systems within the PCA. It provides important services to the organization, allowing    a rapidly growing institution, the Unit is innovative and optimizes resources to deliver the highest level of performance.         review, the Administration Unit initiated the process for the proper disposal of assets in accordance with the organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 19The Advocate Attorney (AA) appears on behalf of the PCA in matters which have been assessed as within the PCA’s remit,         the progress of each matter falling within this category, as it         and Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago and updates the Authority on same. On December 24, 2020 the Miscellaneous Provisions (Administration of Justice) Act, 2020 was proclaimed. This Act amended, inter alia, the Coroners Act Chapter 6:04. The PCA is now listed as an interested party to proceedings following a preliminary investigation. When an Inquest is to be held in relation to the death of a person which is, or has been, the of the Authority and assists the Coroner in its deliberations. The AA also evaluates the recommendations made by Legal Counsel prior to same being forwarded to the Authority. Additionally, the AA provides support to the LCCCU and the Authority by way of research and advice on relevant legal issues, as well as changes to the legislative landscape within which the PCA operates.The AA received thirty (30) complaints during the period October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 for court monitoring. At the end of the reporting period, the AA is court monitoring a total of One Hundred and Seventy (170) complaints inclusive of eight (8) matters listed for Coroner’s Inquest. In addition thereto, other Inquests. THE OFFICE OF THE ADVOCATE ATTORNEY

20 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportTHE LEGAL COUNSEL, COMPLIANCE AND COMPLAINTS UNIT The Legal Counsel, Compliance and Complaints Unit (LCCCU) plays an active role in all facets of the complaint handling process. This commences with the receipt of initial reports and making a recommendation to the Authority.        interfacing with members of the public who lodge initial reports to Legal Counsel who advise on whether the Police Complaints to the Investigations Department for action. Notwithstanding this transmission, Legal Counsel is still involved in the matter as they retain responsibility for providing legal advice as well as preparing correspondence to third parties during the course of the PCA’s investigation.On conclusion of an investigation (whether preliminary or complete), Legal Counsel assesses the content of the by the Authority. Recommendations may be made for, inter alia: • •            Public Prosecutions and/ or the Commissioner of Police for further action;•            Public Prosecutions and/ or the Commissioner of Police for consideration to be given to the Authority’s recommendation for the institution of prosecutorial proceedings; coronial proceedings and/ or disciplinary proceedings; and

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 21• PCA Act on ways to eliminate police corruption and serious police misconduct.During the Reporting Period:•       • Act;• •        • the Commissioner of Police;• •      Police; and•       The LCCCU continues to provide reliable support to the Authority and excellent service to the public.

22 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportThe Complaints Classication and Rating Guidelines utilized by the PCA for criminal oences, police corruption and serious police misconduct by and/ or involving a police ocer.DEFINITION OF A COMPLAINT:In accordance with Section 4 of the Police Complaints Authority Act, a Complaint includes an allegation of:-• Police corruption;• Serious police misconduct;  PURPOSE:The Authority classies complaints by the level of seriousness and/or urgency in order to:-        useful information and comparable data; and CLASSIFICATION OF A COMPLAINT:The Authority classies a complaint on a scale of 1-5 with:-  • Where there is more than one alleged infraction in a complaint, the most serious allegation is utilized in the AUTOMATIC CLASSIFICATION 5:A complaint can automatically be classied as 5 in two ways:-          below; or          below, notwithstanding the level of seriousness of the complaint.COMPLAINTS CLASSIFICATION AND RATING GUIDELINES

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 23Automatic Classication 5: Serious Nature of ComplaintA complaint as dened below is automatically classied as 5, namely:-• Fatal Shooting;         • Death in Police Custody (including instances of hanging etc.);• Murder/ Attempted Murder; and      violence).Automatic Classication 5: Urgent Nature of Complaint• A complaint in which the Statutory Limitation Period demands urgency; and• A complaint of high national, regional or international importance.DEFINITION OF POLICE CORRUPTION – By Section 4 of the Police Complaints Authority Act-“Police Corruption” means an act done with an intent that is illegal, dishonest or fraudulent or failing to act in order to receive an advantage or reward, whether nancial or otherwise, personally or for another person, group or organisation, or exercising a legitimate discretion for improper reasons, or employing illegal means to achieve approved goals.AUTOMATIC CLASSIFICATION 4:• Police Corruption; and     the Dangerous Drug Act.DEFINITION OF SERIOUS POLICE MISCONDUCT- Under Section 4 of the Police Complaints Authority Act-“Serious Police Misconduct” means the commission of a disciplinary oence under the Police Service Regulations which the Authority considers to be so serious as to bring the Police Service into disrepute.

24 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report

IN PERSON / HAND DELIVEREDINCIDENT REPORT FORMMOBILEAPPLICATION /PCA WEBSITEMOBILE APPLICATION(“MOBILE APP”) REPORTSA Complaints Officer electronically records the report of a Complainant Where Legal Counsel determines that the matter is not within remit this assessment is forwarded to the Authority for review.Legal Counsel issues correspondence to the complainant outlining whether the matter is/is not within the PCA’s remitThe complaint is classified by Legal Counsel and all original material is transmitted to the Administrative Assistant to the Legal Counsel, Compliance and Complaints Unit (AA LCCCU) for the generation of one (1) copy of the complaint and each document related thereto. All original material is lodged with the Registry Unit and the copies are forwarded to the Investigations Unit.The complaint is assigned to an Investigations Officer for the function(s) of the PCA under section 21(1) of the PCA Act to be executed. Each Investigations Officer belongs to a team to which a specific Legal Counsel is designated. The designated Legal Counsel is also automatically assigned responsibility for the complaint.Legal Counsel assigned responsibility for the complaint examines the file and all related evidence.Legal Counsel prepares a memorandum outlining a recommended course of action (pursuant to section 21(2) or section 30 or section 44 of the PCA Act) and forwards same to the Head of Legal or to the Advocate Attorney for endorsement and onward transmission the Authority for consideration.The Investigations Officer once satisfied that he/she has completed all instructions/ assignments, submits the file is to his/her direct supervisor for review and thereafter to the Head of Investigations for endorsement and transmission to the LCCCU. The complaint may be listed for a case management conference at which instructions are disseminated by a representative of the Authority to all legal and investigative staff assigned responsibility for the complaint.Within remitAssessment ofInvestigative work No Further Work Required/SatisfactoryUpon completion of an electronic complaint form accessed on the PCA's website, or, upon sending an email to info@pca.org.tt an email is automatically generated acknowledging receipt of same.Steps b, c, d and e of the "walk in reports" procedure are followed.(a)(b)(c)(a)(a)(b) (c)(c) (i)Consideration of recommended course of action(e)(d)MAILED REPORTS(b)(c)Correspondence is received by the PCA and logged by the Registry Unit.Thereafter, steps c, d and e of the “walk in” procedure will apply.Further information toexisting complaintNew Report and within remitSame complaint(c) (iii)(c) (iv)(c) (i)(a)(b)(c) (ii)Further information to existing complaint – The correspondence is acknowledged and treated as supplemental to an existing complaint and is forwarded to the Investigations Unit for placement on the investigative/copy file;Same complaint – Where the correspondence has already been received in another form/fashion, the duplicate is acknowledged and once it concerns an ongoing investigation the material is forwarded to the Investigations Unit for placement on the investigative/copy file; The Registry Unit generates one (1) copy of the correspondence which is transmitted to the AA LCCCU.(c)The AA LCCCU forwards the copy correspondence to the Legal Counsel who conducts a search of the Authority’s records to determine the nature of the correspondence.A complaints officer places the emailed report on the electronic case management system and forwards to the Legal Counsel assigned to assess the report.New report and within remit – The correspondence is sent to the Complaints Unit to be uploaded electronically. The Complaints Officer will then forward the electronic report to the Legal Counsel and resubmit the hard copy of all material to the AA LCCCU. THE COMPLAINTS PROCESS(END)(END)(END)(END)An electronic notification is received by the PCA when a report is submitted through the PCA Mobile App. The PCA mobile app user receives an electronic confirmation of receipt of their report. The Legal Counsel forwards the report to the AA LCCCU for onward transmission to a Complaints Officer to upload electronically.Steps b, c, d and e of the ‘’walk in’’ process are followed.Where the Authority approves the recommended course of action, the file can either be closed with no further action OR forwarded to the Commissioner of Police, Police Service Commission or the Director of Public Prosecutions or the Attorney General and thereafter both the Complainant and the police officer(s) are informed of the action taken and the accompanying reasons.(e) (i) Approval by Authority(e) (ii) Rejection by the Authority(END)Where the Authority rejects the recommended course of action, it will give directions to the respective Unit for further action or an alternative course of action is prescribed.

Where counsel is of the viewthat the Authority should “initiate”an investigationWhere counsel is of the viewthat the Authority should not“initiate” an investigationThe Director/Deputy Director sanctions same by affixing a signature and the word “approved” on the MemorandumThe LCCCU generates a complaint number and forwards the physical and electronic file to the Investigations unit for actionLegal Counsel generates a Memorandum recommending /justifying the initiation of an investigation pursuant to section 26 of the PCA Act and submits same to the AuthorityPursuant to Section 26 of the Police Complaints Authority Act, Chapter 15:05, “the Authority may conduct an investigation on its own initiative…”. Such initiations may sometimes be triggered by articles of interest in newspapers or reports from a division of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.For the purposes of clarity, “articles of interest” include newspaper articles containing content which suggests that the matter may fall within the remit of the PCA/should be investigated by the PCA.Steps c (i) and d of the “walk in” complaint procedure are followedNewspaper articles of interest are identified and submitted to the Legal Counsel assigned responsibility for assessing the content to determine whether the matter falls within the remit of the PCA.Legal Counsel generates a Memorandum classifying the article as “general information”PCA INITIATED PROCESSAll material is returned to the Administrative Assistant to the LCCCU for filing and storage(END)(END)

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 27INVESTIGATIONS DEPARTMENT        provides for the investigation of allegations made against police    misconduct, and other related matters. The PCA may also commence an investigation on its own initiative on the basis of matters which appear in the public domain (print, electronic or social media) and by complaints made to the Authority.The Investigations Unit is comprised of highly trained, motivated        These investigators are trained in Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement and industry best practices. The Investigations        During the period under review, the Investigations Unit completed several investigations some of which attracted considerable attention from the media and commentators. The dossiers generated from the engine room also included       and the Director of Public Prosecutions. The high work ethic and productivity of the Investigations Unit resulted in increased The Investigations Unit continues to strive for excellence and to deliver the highest standard of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement, and is instrumental in holding the police accountable.

28 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportINITIAL REPORTS                        as “complaints” or matters within remit in accordance      the previous reporting periods, were subsequently reporting period.       A STATISTICAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 2021-2022Table 1 IRs assessed for the reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021# % # %IRs within Remit 569 53% 467 47%IRs not within Remit497 47% 517 53%Total IRs 1,066 100% 984 100%

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 29to the previous reporting period. Despite this growth, the IRs not          Consequently, over the reporting period, the number of IRs grew                                           Figure 165%54%47%53%6377379841,066-1 0010030050070090011002018 - 2019 2019 - 2020 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022IRs within Remit IRs not within Remit

30 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportCOMPLAINTSThis section explores the complaints submitted, their classications, the frequency of submission, the historical trend and the various modes in which the complaints were submitted to the PCA. The section also highlights the number of complaints involving police ocers from the nine (9) Divisions across Trinidad and Tobago.COMPLAINTS - CLASSIFICATION                                1 In this regard, please see page 22 (ComplaintsClassication and Rating Guidelines).Table 2 Complaints classified for the reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022Complaint Classification# %Category 1 100 18%Category 2 78 14%Category 3 139 24%Category 4 66 11%Category 5 186 33%Total 569 100%Table 3 Complaints classified for the reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021Change Complaint Classification# # %Category 1 100 34 194%Category 2 78 61 28%Category 3 139 135 3%Category 4 66 58 14%Category 5 186 179 4%Total 569 467 22%

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 31                                 Figure 2111685813561341226466139781000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140Category 5 - Limitation PeriodCategory 5 - UrgentCategory 4Category 3Category 2Category 1Complaints 2021 - 2022 (#) Complaints 2020 - 2021 (#)

32 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportCOMPLAINTS – MONTHLY FREQUENCYThe number of complaints submitted to the                   number of complaints submitted monthly from       included. number of complaints submitted to the Investigations Department when compared to the previous reporting period.     submitted each month for the reporting period.     month when compared to the previous reporting      submitted to the Investigations Department, on average. Table 4Complaints submitted monthlyto the Investigations Department over the reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021ChangeMonth # % # % %Oct 66 12% 42 9% 57%Nov 49 8% 31 6% 58%Dec 28 5% 32 7% -13%Jan 40 7% 42 9% -5%Feb 42 7% 27 6% 56%Mar 47 8% 47 10% 0%Apr 47 8% 48 10% -2%May 39 7% 22 5% 77%Jun 50 9% 29 6% 72%Jul 39 7% 64 14% -39%Aug 55 10% 47 10% 17%Sep 67 12% 36 8% 86%Total 569 100% 467 100% 22%

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 33COMPLAINTS – TREND               were received which rose to four hundred and Figure 3

34 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportCOMPLAINTS – METHOD OF RECEIPT There are various channels through which the PCA receives                 PCA Act, the Authority can initiate an investigation. These are referred to as “PCA Initiated” complaints. During this reporting period, the number of complaints, from the most frequent to the of complaints received through the various channels. The least number of complaints were received via mail where         Table 5 Method of Receipt of Complaint for the reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022Method of Receipt # %In Person 140 25%Website 131 23%Email 91 16%PCA Initiated 68 12%Mobile Application 65 11%Hand Delivered Incident Report Form 41 7%Mailed-in 33 6%Total 569 100%

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 35There was a notable increase in the number of complaints received via the PCA website when comparing this reporting The number of complaints received via this medium increased to period.Table 6Method of Receipt of Complaint for the reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 ChangeMethod of Receipt # % # % %Website 131 23% 74 16% 77%Mailed-in 33 6% 23 5% 43%Mobile Application 65 11% 49 10% 33%In Person 140 25% 107 23% 31%Hand Delivered Incident Report Form 41 7% 33 7% 24%Email 91 16% 84 18% 8%PCA Initiated 68 12% 97 21% -30%Total 569 100% 467 100% 22%

36 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportCOMPLAINTS – PCA INITIATEDA graphical display of the various modes of receiving complaints            receiving reports from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS)/Professional Standards Bureau (PSB).Figure 4

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 37                  period.Figure 5

38 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportCOMPLAINTS – POLICE DIVISIONS        Trinidad and Tobago.           Southern and Western. * - In cases where the Division is unknownFigure 6957972676151463732290102030405060708090100CentralNorthernSouthernWe sternUnknown*Port of SpainNorth-EasternEasternTobagoSou th-Weste rn

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 39283437243771384676 76293237465161677279950102030405060708090100South-Western Tobago Eastern North-Eastern Port of Spain Unknown* Western Southern Northern CentralComplaints 2020 - 2021 (#) Complaints 2021 - 2022 (#)                             nearly doubled in this reporting period as compared to the previous reporting period.       recorded marginal increases, whereas the complaints in all other divisions were consistent with the previous reporting period. Figure 7

40 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportCOMPLAINTS – POLICE DIVISIONS – CENTRAL DIVISION        reporting period.In this reporting period, the Chaguanas and Cunupia Police Stations recorded the highest number of complaints with a total The Freeport Police Station and the Longdenville Police Post        attached to the Freeport and Cunupia Police Stations more than doubled in this reporting period.Figure 8Chaguanas Cu nupi a FreeportLongdenvillePoli ce PostCouva Unknown CaroniCentralDivi sionTask Force(CDTF)Gra n CouvaBrassoPoli ceStationLas Lomas2021/2022 23 21 14 10 8 7 5 3 2 1 12020/202128 9 6 4 10 8 4 1 5 1 00102030405060

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 41COMPLAINTS – POLICE DIVISIONS – NORTHERN DIVISION                 Northern Division over this reporting period and the previous reporting period.                                      complaints. The La Horquetta Police Station doubled its recorded  Figure 9Arim aSt.JosephAro ucaLaHorquettaUnknown TunapunaMaracas/St.JosephMaloneyPoli cePostMalabarPoli cePostPiar coPintoPoli cePostSanRaphaelCumuto2021/202226 15 13 12 4 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 02020/202116 12 12 6 3 12 4 3 3 3 1 1 0051015202530354045

42 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportCOMPLAINTS – POLICE DIVISIONS – SOUTHERN DIVISION               Princes Town, San Fernando and Barrackpore Police Stations         respectively in this reporting period. All other stations and posts Figure 10PrincesTownSanFernandoBar rackpore MarabellaSt.Ma rgaret'sGasparillo UnknownSte .MadeleineMon ReposSou the rnDivi sionTask Force(SDTF)Moruga TablelandDebe PolicePost2021/202214 12 11 9 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 02020/2021 6 9 4 6 2 6 4 1 0 2 2 3 10510152025

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 43St.James West End Unknown Carenage Four Roads MaravalWe stern DivisionTask Force(WDTF)2021/2022 25 18 9 8 5 1 12020/20215 13 2 9 6 3 005101520253035COMPLAINTS – POLICE DIVISIONS – WESTERN DIVISION                The complaints recorded in the St. James Police Station                   reporting period.Figure 11

44 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportUnknown Besson Street Belm ontSt. Bar b's PolicePostSt. Clair WoodbrookCentral PoliceStationPort-of-SpainSpecial Uni t2021/202213 12 9 5 4 4 3 12020/20219 12 5 2 2 2 4 10510152025COMPLAINTS – POLICE DIVISIONS – PORT OF SPAINfor the highest number of complaints in both reporting periods. Figure 12

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 45COMPLAINTS – POLICE DIVISIONS – NORTH-EASTERN DIVISION         periods. the Barataria/El Socorro and Morvant Police Stations quadrupled         Socorro, Morvant and San Juan Police Stations in this reporting period as compared to the previous reporting period where 

46 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportBar atar ia/ElSocorroMorvant San Jua nNorth- Easter nDivi sion TaskForce (NEDTF)San Juan Sub-StationUnknown Blanchisseuse Santa Cruz2021/2022 12 12 10 7 2 1 1 12020/2021 3 3 9 2 0 1 1 502468101214161820Figure 13

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 47Sangr e Grand eValencia Pol icePostMa yar o Rio Claro Manzanilla TocoEasternDivi sion TaskForce (EDTF)Ma tur a2021/2022 21 5 4 3 2 1 1 02020/202112 11 5 3 2 1 2 105101520253035COMPLAINTS – POLICE DIVISIONS – EASTERN DIVISIONthe police stations or posts within the Eastern Division over the                highest number registered in the Eastern Division over both reporting periods.        Figure 14

48 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportScar boroughShir van Roa dPoli ce Statio nRoxboroughTobagoDivi sionalTask Force(TDTF)Crown Point Charlotteville Old Grange Unknown2021/2022 13 10 4 3 1 1 0 02020/202115 4 5 0 5 0 1 4051015202530COMPLAINTS – POLICE DIVISIONS – TOBAGO DIVISION the police stations and/or posts in the Tobago Division for the                  consecutive reporting periods. In this reporting period, the         increase in complaints. Overall, these complaints accounted for                Figure 15

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 49COMPLAINTS – POLICE DIVISIONS – SOUTH-WESTERN DIVISION      periods.         which this occurred. The maximum number of complaints Figure 16PenalPointFortinSan taFloraFyzabad Unknown Oropouche SipariaCap-de-Ville PolicePostErin La Brea Cedros2021/2022 7 7 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 02020/2021 7 2 3 4 0 2 6 0 1 2 10246810121416

50 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportVICTIMSThis section sets out the data related to complaints made by victims or their representatives as well as the demographic characteristics of the said victims.COMPLAINANTSDuring the reporting period, complaints were made by the victims or other suitable representatives in accordance with Additionally, complaints were received from persons who elected to remain anonymous.          reporting period.        number of complaints were received from representatives of the Table 7 Complaints over the reporting period:October 1, 2021 toSeptmember 30, 2022Complainant # %Victim 438 77%PCA Initiated 68 12%Non-victim 59 10%Anonymous 4 1%Total 569 100%

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 5143868594290977640501 001 502 002 503 003 504 004 50Victim PCA Initiated Non-victim AnonymousOctober 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021                increase over the comparative periods. Complaints received from persons other than the victims reduced  reporting period.Figure 17

52 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportCOMPLAINTS - VICTIMS number of victims in each complaint for this reporting period.                  Table 8 Complaints over the reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022# Victims # %1 Victim 517 91%2 Victims 26 5%3 Victims 7 1%5 Victims 1 0%Unknown* 18 3%Total 569 100%

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 5351738026237702100 518500100200300400500600October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 October 1, 2020 to September 30, 20211 Vict im 2 Vict ims 3 Vict ims 4 V ictims 5 V ict ims TTPS Unknown*                 The number of incidents where the number of victims was         Figure 18

54 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportVICTIMS - NUMBER          victims in this reporting period than the previous reporting period. Of these one hundred and forty       were the sole victims in the complaints which                     involved in complaints during the reporting period. Furthermore, the same victim could have made        number of recorded victims over the reporting Table 9 Reporting period:SOctober 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021Change# Victims per Complaint# Complaints# Victims# Complaints# Victims# Victims1 Victim 517 517 380 380 1372 Victims 26 52 23 46 63 Victims 7 21 7 21 04 Victims 0 0 2 8 -85 Victims 1 5 0 0 5TTPS 0 - 5 - -Unknown* 18 - 50 - -Total 569 595 467 455 140

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 55VICTIMS - GENDER    female.            consecutive reporting periods.         victims over the comparative periods.Table 10 Reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022Gender # %Male 377 65%Female 205 35%Total 582 100%377305205131Male Female9UnknownOctober 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021Figure 19

56 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportVICTIMS - AGEvictims’ ages in the various age groups for this reporting period.            group.              Figure 200%2%4%6%8%10%12%14%16%18%20%01020304050607080900 - 5 6 - 10 11 - 15 16 - 20 21- 25 26 - 30 31 - 35 36 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 55 56 - 60 61 - 65 66 - 70 71 - 75 76 - 80 81 - 85 86 - 90 91 - 95

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 57VICTIMS - ETHNICITYThe victims’ ethnicities over the reporting period appear in           East Indian descent.         unknown at the time of compiling this report. Table 11 Reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022Ethnicity # %African 232 40%Unknown* 149 26%East Indian 114 20%Mixed 84 14%Syrian Lebanese 2 0%Hispanic 1 0%Total 582 100%

58 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportPOLICE OFFICERSThis section describes the number of police ocers involved in complaints over the reporting period.COMPLAINTS – POLICE OFFICERS                  this reporting period.          compiling this report. Table 12 Complaints over the reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022# Officers # %1 Officer 242 43%2 Officers 108 19%3 Officers 50 9%4 Officers 25 4%5 Officers 8 1%6 Officers 3 1%7 Officers 3 1%8 Officers 2 0%10 Officers 2 0%11 Officers 2 0%12 Officers 1 0%Unknown* 123 22%Total 569 100%

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 59COMPLAINTS – POLICE OFFICERS                                         Figure 21

60 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportPOLICE OFFICERS – NUMBERreporting periods.period when compared to the previous reporting period.      involved in multiple complaints during the reporting period. Table 13 Reporting period:sOctober 1, 2021 to Sep-tember 30, 2022October 1, 2020 to Sep-tember 30, 2021Change# Officers per Complaint# Complaints # Officers # Complaints # Officers # Officers1 Officer 242 242 193 193 492 Officers 108 216 85 170 463 Officers 50 150 33 99 514 Officers 25 100 16 64 365 Officers 8 40 6 30 106 Officers 3 18 4 24 -67 Officers 3 21 1 7 148 Officers 2 16 2 16 09 Officers - - - - --10 Officers 2 20 2 20 011 Officers 2 22 - - 2212 Officers 1 12 - - 1213 Officers - - - - -14 Officers - - - - -15 Officers - - 1 15 -15Unknown* 123 - 124 - -Total 569 857 467 638 219

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 61Table 14Allegations of Disciplinary Offences committedby police officers over the reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021ChangeDisciplinary Offences # Officers # Officers %Discreditable Conduct 333 320 4%Neglect of Duty 302 266 14%Unlawful or Unnecessary Exercise of Authority180 167 8%Disobedience to Orders 70 57 23%Corrupt Practice 39 37 5%Falsehood or Prevarication 9 10 -10%Insubordinate or Oppressive Conduct7 3 133%Other 2 11 -82%Breach of Confidence 2 1 100%Drunkenness or Drug-taking 2 1 100%Malingering 1 0 -Using any property or facility of the Service without the written consent of the Commissioner0 3 -100%Being an accessory to a Disciplinary Offence0 2 -100%Drinking on duty or soliciting drink0 1 -100%Total 947 879 8%ALLEGATIONS This section covers the allegations made against police ocers: disciplinary and/or criminal oences, in this reporting period.DISCIPLINARY OFFENCES                     consecutive reporting periods were Discreditable Conduct, Neglect of Duty, Unlawful or Unnecessary Exercise of Authority, Disobedience to Orders and Corrupt Practice. Allegations of Neglect of Duty showed the into allegations of Disobedience to Orders.        investigations into allegations of Corrupt 

62 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportALLEGATIONS – CRIMINAL OFFENCES         period.Figure 22020406080100120140160AssaultsOther OffencesMurderDamage of Property/Malicious DamageLarcenyFirearm OffencesSexual OffencesFraud and CorruptionCausing Death byDangerious Driving159933328241711111

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 63ALLEGATIONS – CRIMINAL OFFENCES – ASSAULTS              period. Compared to the previous reporting period, eleven        committed these types of Assaults.Figure 230 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80Assault Occasioning Grevious Bodily HarmAssault Occasioning a woundSection 12 OAPA - Wounding with IntentSection 30B OPA - Putting Person in Fear of ViolenceAssault Occasioning Actual Bodily harmHarrassmentAssault By Bea tingCommon Assault211038116627001143277442021/2022 2020/2021

64 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportALLEGATIONS – CRIMINAL OFFENCES – OTHER OFFENCES        Figure 24

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 65ALLEGATIONS – CRIMINAL OFFENCES - DEATH AND SERIOUS BODILY HARM                      0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70Death i n Poli ce CustodyCausing Death by Dangerous DrivingShooting wi th IntentMurder1125470121642021/2022 2020/2021Figure 25

66 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportALLEGATIONS – CRIMINAL OFFENCES – HARASSMENT              respect to Harassment in this reporting period as compared to the prior reporting period.11320 5 10 15 20 25 30 35Harassment2021 / 2022 2020 / 2021Figure 26

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 67ALLEGATIONS – CRIMINAL OFFENCES – MALICIOUS DAMAGE/DAMAGE TO PROPERTY              Figure 2729280 5 10 15 20 25 30Malicious Damage / Damage toProperty2021 / 2022 2020 / 2021

68 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportALLEGATIONS – CRIMINAL OFFENCES – LARCENYallegedly involved in Larceny and Robbery is illustrated in reporting period versus the prior reporting period. Figure 281331230 5 10 15 20 25 30 35RobberyLarceny2021 / 2022 2020 / 2021

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 69ALLEGATIONS – CRIMINAL OFFENCES – FIREARM OFFENCES            allegations of Shooting with Intent. Figure 290 5 10 15 20 25Possession of a FirearmSection 28 (1A) Firearms ActDischarging a Firearm within40 Meters of a RoadShooting with Intent10625114212021/2022 2020/2021

70 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportALLEGATIONS – CRIMINAL OFFENCES – FRAUD AND RELATED OFFENCES         reporting periods. reporting period. Figure 300 5 10 15 20 25 30 35Uttering (S.9 Forgery Act)False PretencesPerverting the Course of Justice213101102021/2022 2020/2021

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 71ALLEGATIONS – CRIMINAL OFFENCES – SEXUAL OFFENCES         periods: Figure 31112211180 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Ser ious IndecencySex with a Femal e u nder 14RapeGrievous Sexual AssaultProcurationIndecent Assault2021 / 2022 2020 / 20 21

72 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportALLEGATIONS - FATAL AND NON-FATAL SHOOTINGSWhenever the PCA receives a report of a Fatal Shooting, the         are investigated.            Figure 320 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40Fatal ShootingsNon-Fatal Shootings391833122021-2022 2020-2021

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 73ALLEGATIONS – CRIMINAL OFFENCES – DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY HARM         Table 15Criminal Offence October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022#Death in Police Custody 0Causing Death by Dangerous Driving 1Shooting with Intent 12Murder 33Misbehaviour in Public Office 45

74 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportCOMPLAINTS - STATUS UPDATE This section sets out the number of matters closed and referred to the Commissioner of Police (CoP) and/or Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). COMPLAINTS - STATUS UPDATE         completed during this reporting period.                        recommendations for consideration to be given to the institution for consideration to be given to the institution of prosecutorial or  the CoP and DPP. Table 16 Reporting period:October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022Actions # %Closed with no further action 410 85%Forwarded to Commissioner of Police (CoP) 45 9%Forwarded to Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)26 5%Forwarded to both CoP and DPP 4 1%Total 485 100%

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 75‘UNKNOWN’Data may be unknown owing to the following:         submission is by email, post, fax or mobile application, the ethnicity, gender and age of the Complainant as well as provided.          complaint as he/ she was not referred to by name, rank, regimental number and/or physical description.           and gender may not be available to the PCA in these circumstances. A complaint may be vague, for example, a report of corruption in a particular division/station may be made        number, or gender. Additionally, a complaint may be made to provide the rank, regimental number or gender for each  If no further details are discovered during the investigation, demographic details for the alleged victim or the police  (s) will also remain unknown in circumstances where the complainant elects to remain anonymous.

76 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report          victim, the age, ethnicity and gender of the alleged victim may not readily be available at the outset of the investigation, and may only be obtained if and when the complainant provides accurate contact information for the alleged victim, so that the PCA may make contact directly.  under review, demographic data may not have yet been retrieved from the relevant individuals resulting in such data being unknown at the time of the publication of the Annual Report for the said period. at an early stage of the complaint process, information on         may remain unknown.                  division. If no information/demographic data is discovered during the course of the investigation, this information may remain unknown.  his /her regimental number or disclose his/her identity, the          unknown.          under the PCA Act, there will be no information regarding rank or regimental number.         initiative, the information as it relates to demographic data on 

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 77                 through Civilian Oversight, Law Enforcement, and Community Partnerships.”Experts in Law Enforcement and esteemed practitioners in Oversight presented on:• The Changing Landscape of Civilian Oversight in Texas;• • Where Do Rights End and Discipline Begin;• A Case Study in Oversight Formation;• The Fine Line Between Oversight and Operations;• Methodological Challenges and Solutions in the Analysis of Police Use of Force Data;• • Applying Victim Services Principles to Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement.The Director of the Police Complaints Authority was pleased to attend this Conference which provided a unique opportunity to foster collaborative relationships with regional and international        better oversight. The Conference was widely attended by representatives of Law Enforcement and Oversight bodies originating from the United States of America, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Liberia and          innovations which would propel civilian oversight and stimulate much needed reform. A key takeaway from the Conference was the paramount importance of continuous training, science and innovation in the pursuit of excellence in oversight. The PCA will continue to prioritize these three pathways to improved oversight and remains committed to ensuring that its investigations are conducted thoroughly and impartially so as to improve the Public’s trust and THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT (NACOLE)

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT (NACOLE) Tribute to Deborah GhassieSta members at the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) can attest to their interactions with Deborah, fondly called ‘Debbie’ at work. If you did not hear her sometimes raucous voice along the corridors, her feisty personality signaled that she was at work. Many of us will remember her charming smile, witty jokes, phrases or political discussions during her time with the PCA. Deborah was a chatty, strong-willed, pragmatic and resourceful woman. She was creative and skillful in creating unique decorative pieces for our oce. Often times, she created decorations with recycled materials, repurposed items or those that were budget friendly. The nished product was always beautiful.Deborah would always inquire about colleagues’ children, as she reminisced about her own experiences with her son (Justin) during his developmental years. She would also often boast about the endeavours and role of each department and the Authority in resolving complaints. Due to her untimely passing, Deborah was unable to complete her studies at the College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT), however, her friends at the PCA will remember her passion for Social Work, a eld she was pursuing despite the challenges and demands of working and studying.At the PCA, we celebrate a friend, a colleague, a mother, a niece, an aunt, an amazing and beautiful soul who has been promoted to eternity. Thank you Deborah for your dedication and contribution to the PCA. Fly high with the angels, you will be missed greatly but will always be in our hearts. 78 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportFrom left to right: Mr. Fazaludeen Edoo (Team Lead Investigations Department, PCA); Ms. Nicolle Barton (Executive Director of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council); Mr. David West (Director, PCA)From left to right: Mr. Fazaludeen Edoo (Team Lead Investigations Department, PCA); Mr. David West (Director, PCA)

Tribute to Deborah GhassieSta members at the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) can attest to their interactions with Deborah, fondly called ‘Debbie’ at work. If you did not hear her sometimes raucous voice along the corridors, her feisty personality signaled that she was at work. Many of us will remember her charming smile, witty jokes, phrases or political discussions during her time with the PCA. Deborah was a chatty, strong-willed, pragmatic and resourceful woman. She was creative and skillful in creating unique decorative pieces for our oce. Often times, she created decorations with recycled materials, repurposed items or those that were budget friendly. The nished product was always beautiful.Deborah would always inquire about colleagues’ children, as she reminisced about her own experiences with her son (Justin) during his developmental years. She would also often boast about the endeavours and role of each department and the Authority in resolving complaints. Due to her untimely passing, Deborah was unable to complete her studies at the College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT), however, her friends at the PCA will remember her passion for Social Work, a eld she was pursuing despite the challenges and demands of working and studying.At the PCA, we celebrate a friend, a colleague, a mother, a niece, an aunt, an amazing and beautiful soul who has been promoted to eternity. Thank you Deborah for your dedication and contribution to the PCA. Fly high with the angels, you will be missed greatly but will always be in our hearts. Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 79

Tribute to Kevaughn WilliamsKevaughn Williams joined the PCA family in 2019 as a member of the Investigations Department. His towering height and baritone voice made him unequivocal to his male colleagues, but his open-mindedness made him a natural t into the department and organization. Kevaughn possessed a deep passion for his Orisha Faith and African heritage. Kevaughn always had a warm smile, showed humility and had a reective nature. Those who had the privilege of his friendship or conversation would tell you how eager he was to work at the PCA. To every challenge he faced he was polite and courageous. We remember Kevaughn as a husband, father, relative, a leader in the faith, a friend to many, and an employee of the PCA. His voice will be remembered in our advertisements, as one of his many contributions to the PCA and his memory will always be etched in our hearts. 80 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report

Tribute to Kevaughn WilliamsKevaughn Williams joined the PCA family in 2019 as a member of the Investigations Department. His towering height and baritone voice made him unequivocal to his male colleagues, but his open-mindedness made him a natural t into the department and organization. Kevaughn possessed a deep passion for his Orisha Faith and African heritage. Kevaughn always had a warm smile, showed humility and had a reective nature. Those who had the privilege of his friendship or conversation would tell you how eager he was to work at the PCA. To every challenge he faced he was polite and courageous. We remember Kevaughn as a husband, father, relative, a leader in the faith, a friend to many, and an employee of the PCA. His voice will be remembered in our advertisements, as one of his many contributions to the PCA and his memory will always be etched in our hearts. Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 81This year, we dedicated our energies to facing the issue of the optimum use of oce equipment, space and storage, frontally. This rigorous and time consuming process is ongoing. An audit was rst conducted by all departments to identify unserviceable/ surplus articles and a team was assembled to advise and action on the “disposal” of these assets in line with the current law and protocols.As we embarked on this “green” initiative to recycle, reduce and reuse these “old” oce items we considered several factors including the facts that:1. Some assets were no longer required due to certain changes in procedures, functions or usage patterns; 2. Some assets occupied valuable oce space and would not be needed in the future;3. Some assets reached their optimum useful life and4. Some assets were beyond repair and could not be salvaged.One of the most important exercises thus far has been to ensure that the organization complies with the proper asset disposal procedures. As such, we have elected to proceed carefully to ensure transparency and accountability. This curated approach serves to ensure that we can condently “clean house”.Our aim is to successfully complete this painstaking process by the end of 2023.“It just takes one important move every day to walk towards a greener, healthier planet and a greener, healthier, more inspired you.” Miki AgrawalTHE PCA’S TRIPLE R, ECO-TEAMMichelle Solomon-BakshDeputy Director, Police Complaints Authority

82 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportALL MATTERS SENT FOR ADVICE DURING THE PERIOD 1ST OCTOBER 2021 – 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022ADVICE PROFFERED TO THE POLICE SERVICE COMMISSIONNO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05 Investigations into allegations of criminal or disciplinary actions by the COP and/or DCP should be conducted by the PCA, as the sole independent civilian oversight body in Trinidad and Tobago.

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 83ADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05  matters, deaths in custody and other matters of a gruesome nature) while on duty, be reviewed by the TTPS and counselling where necessary;                     thereunder (all reports of threats, whether to the person or damage to property, should be recorded as an assault, in 

84 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05  and search or execute search warrants on any private premises with the aim to decrease the incidence of unnecessary  

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 85ADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05 The Authority advised on the basic standards for investigating deaths in custody as provided in the International Committee of the Red Cross Guidelines for Investigating Deaths In Custody which states as follows:“ 2.3. Basic Standards For Investigating Deaths In Custodyto investigate deaths in custody.• It should be thorough. It should establish all the facts related to the death, such as the identity of the deceased, the cause, manner, place and time of the death, the extent of involvement of all those implicated in death, as well as any pattern of practice that may have caused the death. It should also determine whether the death was natural or accidental, or a case of suicide or homicide. regardless of whether a formal complaint has been lodged, and carried out as promptly as possible.• The authorities in charge of the investigation must be independent and impartial. They must have no relationship, institutional or hierarchical, with persons or agencies whose conduct has to be investigated. In addition, their if an autopsy is undertaken, it must be carried out by an independent and impartial body.• The investigation should include some degree of public scrutiny. Its conclusions should be made public. In addition, the next of kin of the victim should be involved in the process. They should receive legal assistance, have 

86 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05 The Authority recommended the establishment of an Investigation Practice Standard in relation to search warrants through a handbook. In this connection, the Australian Federal Police Investigation Practice Standard in relation to search warrants was liberally referenced and endorsed as a guide to the TTPS in their creation of their own handbook.execution of a search warrant – evaluation, preparation, execution and post execution and would assist in reducing the a search warrant.               would also greatly assist in refuting allegations made against the police of untoward activities during the execution of a search warrant. search warrant to the relevant party upon the execution of same. This would promote transparency and accountability of police actions and aid in the prevention of the arbitrary use of police powers.

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 87ADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05 duties so as to ensure that all matters whether reported by a civilian or occurring otherwise, will receive due and proper attention. Consideration be given to taking reasonable steps, where possible, to check that information received is accurate, police actions and aid in the prevention of the arbitrary use of police powers, while also enhancing the public’s trust 

88 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05 to submit their reports and submit the requisite forms to SERU relative to evidence recovered during their investigations such failings may adversely impact transparency and accountability in the conduct of investigations where fatal force was used.                 stipulates that a search warrant must be read to the owner/occupier of the premises before beginning a search. Further, 

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 89ADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05 Reports of domestic violence must be correctly recorded and the investigation of such matters must be given high must treat with a report of domestic violence, whether made via phone call or in person. An example can be drawn      community stakeholders in order to prevent further abuse and harassment or both; probable cause.    mandated to respond to every complaint or report alleging domestic violence.

90 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05  

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 91ADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05                into possession and control of seized property and conducting police investigations in a timely manner, as this is of personal information such as leave applications and retirement from the police service. call would be their nearest police station, and only after the report is made is it transferred to a specialized unit.concerns often impact an agency’s capacity to provide adequate training” was liberally referenced and recommended 

92 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05                    the same. the procedure to be adopted regarding domestic violence issues and Station Diary entries, respectively.

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 93ADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05    Commissioner of Police.    Consideration should be given to implementing a Departmental Order to specify a time limit within which issued                   instances of neglect of duty, while ensuring that police matters are handled promptly.

94 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05 Reports of domestic violence must be entered in the Domestic Violence Register, which should be frequently reviewed on the progress of their investigations at any time. Additionally, assigned investigators should submit a monthly status week to ensure that further abuse has not occurred. Moreover, there should be mandatory training programs for all such as sexual and domestic violence reports and how to communicate with such victims. submission dates, investigative progress, and personal information such as their anticipated dates of retirement from the TTPS. This will ensure that in situations where the previous investigator retires from the TTPS, a new investigator is appointed in a timely manner.

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 95ADVICE PROFFERED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICENO.DATES ON WHICH ADVICE WAS COMMUNICATEDADVICE GIVEN PURSUANT TO SECT 21 (1) (D) OF THE PCA ACT, CHAPTER 15:05 It was advised that search warrants must be shown to the person whose name is on the warrant and/or the person seize items which they discover during a search which may be relevant to some other crime, however, the onus is on                       

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106 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual ReportLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSPOLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY ACTCHAPTER 15:05ActCurrent Authorised Pages Pages Authorised (inclusive) by L.R.O.

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 1072 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGONote on Subsidiary LegislationThis Chapter contains no subsidiary legislation.Note on Section 53Section 53 amends section 23(6) of the Domestic Violence Act, Chap. 45:56.See Act No. 8 of 2006.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 3LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/2009Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 3LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/2009CHAPTER 15:05POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY ACTARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONSSECTIONPART IPRELIMINARY1. Short title.2. Commencement.3. Act inconsistent with Constitution.4. Interpretation.PART IITHE POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY5. Establishment of the Authority.6. Membership of the Authority.7. Qualification of Director and Deputy Director.8. Disqualification of Director and Deputy Director.9. Tenure of office.10. Gazetting of membership.11. Acting appointment.12. Revocation of appointment.13. Resignation.14. Remuneration.15. Location.16. Staff.17. Funding.18. Auditing of accounts.19. Independence of the Authority.20. Annual report.PART IIIPOWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY21. Functions of the Authority.22. Powers of the Authority.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

108 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report4 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS—ContinuedSECTION23. Co-operation with any person or body.24. Exercise of the functions of the Authority.25. Power to appoint specialists.PART IVINVESTIGATIONS26. Investigation on receipt of complaint.27. Limitation to make complaint.28. Making or continuing of complaint on behalf of complainant.29. Recording of complaint.30. Preliminary investigation.31. Entry to public premises.32. Entry to private premises.33. Application to High Court.PART VHEARINGS34. Hearings.35. Public and private hearings.36. Evidence and procedure.37. Hearings in relation to judicial proceedings.38. Right of appearance of interested person.39. Legal representation.40. Power to summon witnesses.41. Examination and cross-examination of witness.42. Legal assistance for witnesses.43. Financial assistance for witnesses.44. Conclusion of investigation.PART VIMISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS45. Contempt of the Authority.46. Punishment of contempt.4 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOMINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 5LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/2009SECTION47. Offences.48. Effect of Act on the powers of the Commission and the Commissioner.49. Liability for proceedings.50. Regulations.51. Transitional.52. Repeal.53. Amendment to written law.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 1096 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOCHAPTER 15:05POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY ACTAn Act to establish an independent body to investigatecriminal offences involving police officers, policecorruption and serious police misconduct and for otherrelated matters.*[ASSENTED TO 13TH APRIL 2006]WHEREAS it is enacted inter alia by subsection (1) of section 13of the Constitution that an Act to which that section applies mayexpressly declare that it shall have effect even thoughinconsistent with sections 4 and 5 of the Constitution and, if anysuch Act so declare, it shall have effect accordingly:And whereas it is provided by subsection (2) of the saidsection 13 of the Constitution that an Act to which this sectionapplies is one the Bill for which has been passed by both Housesof Parliament and at the final vote thereon in each House hasbeen supported by the votes of not less than three-fifths of all themembers of that House:And whereas it is necessary and expedient that theprovisions of this Act shall have effect even though inconsistentwith sections 4 and 5 of the Constitution:PART IPRELIMINARY1. This Act may be cited as the Police ComplaintsAuthority Act.2. This Act came into operation on 1st January 2007.3. This Act shall have effect even though inconsistent withsections 4 and 5 of the Constitution.*See section 2 for the date of commencement.8 of 2006.Preamble.Short title.Commencement.[329/2006].Act inconsistentwithConstitution.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 7LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/20094. In this Act—“Authority” means the Police Complaints Authority establishedunder section 5;“Commission” means the Police Service Commissionestablished under section 122(1) of the Constitution;“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Police;“complaint” includes an allegation of—(a) police corruption; (b) serious police misconduct; (c) the commission of a criminal offence by apolice officer; or (d) the commission of a criminal offence by anyother person but involving a police officer, which is submitted to the Authority; “financial institution” means a company which carries on orused to carry on all or any aspect of banking business orbusiness of a financial nature as defined in the FinancialInstitutions Act;“Minister” means the Minister to whom responsibility fornational security is assigned;“police corruption” means an act done with an intent that isillegal, dishonest or fraudulent or failing to act in order toreceive an advantage or reward whether financial orotherwise, personally or for another person, group ororganisation, or exercising a legitimate discretion forimproper reasons, or employing illegal means to achieveapproved goals;“police officer” means—(a) a member of the Police Service;(b) a member of the Municipal Police Force,established under the Municipal CorporationsAct, and Interpretation.Ch. 79:09.Ch. 25:04.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

110 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report8 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO(c) a member of the Special Reserve Police,established under the Special ReservePolice Act, at the material time;“Police Service” means the Police Service established undersection 4 of the Police Service Act;“serious police misconduct” means the commission of adisciplinary offence under the Police Service Regulationswhich the Authority considers to be so serious as to bringthe Police Service into disrepute;“Service Commission” means a Service Commission establishedunder the Constitution.PART IITHE POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY5. (1) There is established a body to be known as thePolice Complaints Authority.(2) The Authority shall be a corporate body.6. (1) The Authority shall comprise a Director and aDeputy Director to be appointed by the President on the jointadvice of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. (2) In the event the Prime Minister and the Leader of theOpposition cannot agree on the joint advice, the President shallappoint the Director and the Deputy Director, after consultationwith the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.7. A person appointed by the President as Director or DeputyDirector shall have at least ten years experience as an Attorney-at-law, and may be appointed from within the Commonwealth.8. No person is qualified to be appointed as Director orDeputy Director if that person—(a) is a member of—(i) the Senate;(ii) the House of Representatives;Ch. 15:03.Ch: 15:01.Sub. Leg.Establishmentof theAuthority.Membership ofthe Authority.Qualification ofDirector andDeputyDirector.Disqualificationof Director andDeputyDirector.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 9LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/2009(iii) the Tobago House of Assembly;(iv) a Municipal Corporation; or(b) was at any time during the three years precedingappointment—(i) a member of the Senate;(ii) a member of the House ofRepresentatives;(iii) a member of the Tobago House ofAssembly;(iv) a member of a Municipal Corporation; or(v) a candidate for election to membership ofthe House of Representatives, the TobagoHouse of Assembly or a MunicipalCorporation; or(c) is or was a police officer;(d) is an undischarged bankrupt;(e) has at any time had a record of a criminalconviction for any indictable or summaryoffence which carries a term of imprisonment ofthree or more months; or(f) has been dismissed from the Public Service.9. (1) The appointment of a person as the Director orDeputy Director shall, subject to this Act, be for a period not lessthan three years, but not exceeding five years.(2) A person mentioned in subsection (1) is eligible forreappointment.10. The first appointment of the Director and DeputyDirector and every subsequent appointment shall be publishedby the Authority in the Gazette.11. Where the Director or Deputy Director is absent orunable to perform his duties, the President may, in accordancewith sections 6 and 7 appoint another person to act in the placeof the Director or Deputy Director.Tenure ofoffice.Gazetting ofmembership.Actingappointment.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 11110 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO12. The President, acting in his discretion, may revoke theappointment of a person as Director or Deputy Director where heis satisfied that the person—(a) has, without reasonable excuse, failed to carryout his prescribed duties for a continuous periodof three months;(b) is unable to discharge the functions of hisoffice, whether arising from infirmity of mindor body or any other cause, or formisbehaviour; or(c) has become a person who would be disqualifiedfor appointment pursuant to section 8.13. (1) The Director or Deputy Director may resign fromhis office, by instrument in writing addressed to the President.(2) A resignation under this section takes effect fromthe date of receipt of the instrument of resignation by thePresident.14. (1) The President shall determine the salary andallowances to be paid to the Director and Deputy Director.(2) The salary and allowances of the Director andDeputy Director shall be a charge on the Consolidated Fund.(3) The salary and allowances payable to the holder ofan office to which subsection (1) applies and his other terms ofservice shall not be altered to his disadvantage after hisappointment.15. (1) The Authority shall be located in the place providedfor it by the Government and its address shall be immediatelypublished in the Gazette and in two daily newspapers incirculation in Trinidad and Tobago and thereafter suchpublication shall be made annually.(2) Where the address of the Authority is changed, thenew address shall be published in accordance with subsection (1).Revocation ofappointment.Resignation.Remuneration.Location.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 11LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/200916. (1) The Authority shall be provided with adequate stafffor the discharge of its functions.(2) The Authority shall employ such members of staffas it requires for the performance of its functions on such termsand conditions as are agreed upon between the employee andthe Authority.(3) An officer in the Public Service may, with theapproval of the Authority and the appropriate ServiceCommission, consent to be appointed on transfer to the serviceof the Authority upon terms and conditions no less favourablethan those enjoyed by him in the Public Service.(4) For the purpose of superannuation and pensionrights, an officer shall, upon transfer, be treated as continuing inthe Public Service.(5) An officer in the Public Service may, with the approvalof the Authority and the appropriate Service Commission, consentto be seconded to the service of the Authority.(6) Part III of Chapter III of the Civil ServiceRegulations shall apply to an officer who is seconded to theAuthority under subsection (5).17. The funds of the Authority shall consist of such moniesas are appropriated to it by Parliament from time to time.18. (1) The Authority shall keep an account of all itsfinancial transactions in accordance with General AccountingPrinciples and Practices, and ensure that all payments out of thefunds of the Authority are duly authorised.(2) The accounts of the Authority shall be auditedannually by the Auditor General or by an auditor authorised byhim for such purpose.19. The Authority is not subject to the direction or control ofany other person in the performance of its functions undersection 21 and the exercise of its powers under section 22.Staff.Ch. 23:01.Funding.Auditing ofaccounts.Independenceof theAuthority.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

112 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report12 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO20. (1) The Authority shall, within three months of the endof each financial year, submit to the Minister in respect of thepreceding financial year— (a) an annual report of its activities in the precedingfinancial year; and (b) a copy of the audited statement of accounts andsuch information relating to the operation of theAuthority as the Minister may require. (2) The Minister shall cause a copy of the annual reportand audited statement to be laid in Parliament within three monthsof its receipt and if Parliament is not then in session, within twenty-eight days of the commencement of its next session.(3) The Authority may on its own initiative or at therequest of the Minister conduct an investigation and submit aspecial report to the Minister who shall cause it to be laid inParliament in accordance with subsection (2).PART IIIPOWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY21. (1) The functions of the Authority are to—(a) investigate criminal offences involving policeofficers, police corruption and serious policemisconduct;(b) undertake inquiries into, or audits of, any aspectof police activities for the purpose ofascertaining whether there is police corruptionor serious police misconduct or circumstancesthat may be conducive to both;(c) monitor an investigation conducted by anyperson or authority in relation to any mattermentioned in paragraph (a) and to undertakeaudits of those investigations;(d) advise the Police Service and other publicauthorities on ways in which police corruptionand serious police misconduct may beeliminated;Annual report.Functions ofthe Authority.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 13LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/2009(e) gather evidence that may be admissible in theprosecution of a person who is not a policeofficer for a criminal offence in relation to thePolice Service and to furnish that evidence tothe Director of Public Prosecutions, or where anauthority outside the State is concerned, theAttorney General;(f) gather evidence that may be used in theinvestigation of serious police misconduct andfurnish such evidence to the Commissioner orthe Commission for appropriate action;(g) gather evidence that can be used in theprosecution of a police officer involved in acriminal offence and furnish such evidence tothe Director of Public Prosecutions; or(h) perform any other functions that may beconferred on it by any other written law.(2) Evidence referred to in subsection (1)(e) and (f) maybe accompanied by any observation that the Authority thinksappropriate together with recommendations as to what action theAuthority considers should be taken in relation to the evidence.(3) If the Authority obtains any information in thecourse of an investigation under subsection (1) relating to theexercise of the function of a public body or authority, other thanthe Integrity Commission or Ombudsman, the Authority mayfurnish the information to the Minister responsible for the bodyor authority together with such recommendations relating to theexercise of the function of that body or authority as the Authoritythinks appropriate.(4) Notwithstanding any written law to the contrary,information and evidence obtained by the Authority in theperformance of its function under this Act is confidential.(5) Subsection (4) shall not apply if the information andevidence is required for proceedings under the Official SecretsAct, 1911, for perjury or contempt of the Authority. MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 11314 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO22. (1) For the purpose of the performance of its functionsand subject to this Act, the Authority has the powers of acommission of enquiry established under the Commissions ofEnquiry Act as if it were a commission of enquiry for the purposeof that Act.(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Authority shallalso have the power to require—(a) any person to produce, within a specified time,all books, records, accounts, reports, data,stored electronically or otherwise, or any otherdocuments relating to the functions of anypublic body or authority;(b) any person, within a specified time and inwriting, to provide any information or to answerany question which the Authority considersnecessary in connection with any investigationwhich the Authority is empowered to conductunder this Act; and(c) that any facts, matters or documents relating toa complaint, be verified or otherwiseascertained by oral examination of the personmaking the complaint.(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), where, in thecourse of an investigation, the Authority is satisfied that there isa need to expand its investigations, it may exercise the followingpowers:(a) require any person to furnish a statement inwriting—(i) enumerating all real or personal propertybelonging to or possessed by that personin Trinidad and Tobago or elsewhere, orheld in trust for him, and specifying thedate on which each property wasacquired, the consideration paid andwhether it was acquired by way ofpurchase, gift, inheritance or otherwise;Powers of theAuthority.Ch. 19:01.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 15LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/2009(ii) specifying any monies or other propertyacquired in Trinidad and Tobago orelsewhere or sent out of Trinidad andTobago by him or on his behalf during aspecified period;(b) require any person to furnish, notwithstandingany other law to the contrary, all information inhis possession relating to the affairs of anyperson being investigated and to produce orfurnish any document or copy of any documentrelating to the person under investigation andwhich is in the possession or under the controlof the person required to furnish theinformation;(c) require the manager of any financial institution,in addition to furnishing information specifiedin paragraph (b), to furnish any information orcertified copies of the accounts or the statementof accounts at the financial institution of theperson being investigated.(4) A person who fails or refuses to disclose anyinformation or to produce any document under this sectioncommits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fineof fifty thousand dollars and to imprisonment for five years.23. In the performance of its functions, the Authority may, asit thinks appropriate—(a) work in co-operation or in consultation with; or(b) disseminate intelligence and information to,any person or body, whether public or private.24. The powers and functions of the Authority areexercisable by—(a) the Director or Deputy Director personally; (b) any person not being a police officer appointedby the Authority to conduct an investigation; orCo-operationwith any personor body.Exercise of thefunctions of theAuthority.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

114 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report16 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO(c) any other person acting under and inaccordance with the general or specialinstructions of either the Director or DeputyDirector.25. The Authority may, on such terms and conditions as itthinks fit, engage any suitably qualified person to provide it withservices and assistance in the exercise of its functions.PART IVINVESTIGATIONS26. The Authority may conduct an investigation on its owninitiative or on the basis of a complaint made by a member of thepublic, a police officer, a public body or authority, or theappropriate unit or a disciplinary tribunal of the Police Service.27. (1) A complaint shall not be entertained under this Actunless it is made to the Authority not later than one year from theday on which the person making the complaint first had notice ofthe matter alleged in the complaint.(2) The Authority may conduct an investigationpursuant to a complaint not made within the period prescribed insubsection (1) if it considers that there are special circumstanceswhich make it proper to do so. 28. Where a person—(a) makes a complaint under this Act and dies; (b) makes a complaint and for any reason is unableto act for himself after making the complaint; or(c) could have made a complaint but died beforedoing so or is for any reason unable to act forhimself,the complaint may be made or continued by his personalrepresentative, a member of his family or other individualsuitable to represent him.Power toappointspecialists.Investigation onreceipt ofcomplaint.Limitation tomakecomplaint.Making orcontinuing ofcomplaint onbehalf ofcomplainant.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 17LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/200929. The Authority shall ensure that a permanent record ofevery complaint, the proceedings and the result of theinvestigation are maintained.30. (1) The Authority may conduct a preliminaryinvestigation to assist it to identify whether or not there isconduct to justify a more complete investigation under the Act,or refer it to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Commissioneror the Commission for further action.(2) The Authority may, in considering whether or not toconduct, continue or discontinue an investigation have regard tosuch matters as it thinks fit including whether or not in its view—(a) the subject matter of the investigation is trivial;(b) the conduct or matter concerned occurred at tooremote a time to justify an investigation; or(c) the complaint is frivolous, vexatious or notmade in good faith.(3) Where the Authority has decided to refer a matterunder subsection (1) or to discontinue a matter undersubsection (2), the Authority shall, in writing, immediatelyinform the person who made the complaint of the decision takenand the reason for that decision. 31. (1) For the purpose of an investigation, the Authoritymay—(a) enter and inspect any premises occupied or usedby a public body or authority in that capacity; (b) inspect any document or other thing in thepremises; and(c) take copies of any document in the premises.(2) A public body or authority shall make available tothe Authority such facilities as are necessary to enable thepowers conferred by this section to be exercised.(3) Subsection (1) shall not apply where—(a) under any law an objection to production of thedocument or other thing may be upheld;Recording ofcomplaint.Preliminaryinvestigation.Entry to publicpremises.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 11518 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO(b) public interest may justify an objection to aninspection of the premises; (c) a public or local authority or public officialacting in such capacity enjoys a privilege underany law; or(d) under any law, any duty of secrecy or otherrestriction on disclosure applies to a publicauthority or public official.32. (1) Where the Authority wishes to enter privatepremises in furtherance of an investigation it shall first get asearch warrant from a Court.(2) For the purpose of an investigation, the Authoritymay—(a) enter and inspect any premises occupied or usedby a person; (b) inspect any document or other thing in thepremises; and(c) take copies of any document in the premises.(3) A person shall make available to the Authority suchfacilities as are necessary to enable the powers conferred by thissection to be exercised.33. The High Court may, on an application made by theAuthority, make any order, issue such writs and give suchdirections as it may consider appropriate for the purpose ofenforcing this Act.PART VHEARINGS34. The Authority may hold hearings for the purpose ofconducting an investigation.35. The Authority may hold its hearings in public or inprivate, or partly in public and partly in private as it considersappropriate.Entry to privatepremises.Application toHigh Court.Hearings.Public andprivatehearings.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 19LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/200936. (1) When conducting a hearing the Authority is notbound by the rules or practice of evidence and can inform itselfon any matter in such manner as it considers appropriate.(2) The Authority is required to exercise its functionswith as little formality and technicality as is possible.(3) The Authority may require hearings to be conductedwith as little emphasis on an adversarial approach as is possibleand wherever possible, written submissions may be presented.37. Where the subject matter of a complaint or aninvestigation is the subject matter of judicial proceedings, theAuthority shall not commence or continue an investigationpending the final outcome of those proceedings.38. Where a person satisfies the Authority that he has asubstantial or direct interest in the subject matter of a hearing, theAuthority may authorise him to appear at the hearing or aspecified part of the hearing.39. (1) The Authority may allow a person giving evidenceat a hearing to be represented by an Attorney-at-law.(2) The Authority may appoint an Attorney-at-law toassist it at a hearing.40. (1) The Authority may summon a person to appear at ahearing at a time and place named in the summons—(a) to give evidence; or(b) to produce such documents or other things asare referred to in the summons.(2) The Authority may require a person appearing at ahearing to give evidence on oath or affirmation. (3) A witness who has been summoned to attendbefore the Authority shall appear and report from day to dayunless he is excused from attendance or until he is releasedfrom further attendance.Evidence andprocedure.Hearings inrelation tojudicialproceedings.Right ofappearance ofinterestedperson.Legalrepresentation.Power tosummonwitnesses.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

116 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report20 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO(4) No person shall be compelled for the purpose of aninvestigation under this Act to give any evidence or produce anydocument which he could not be compelled to give or produce injudicial proceedings.41. (1) A person authorised or required to appear at ahearing or his Attorney-at-law may, with the leave of theAuthority, examine or cross-examine any witness on any matterthat the Authority considers relevant.(2) An Attorney-at-law appointed by the Authority toassist it may examine or cross-examine any witness on anymatter that the Authority considers relevant.(3) A witness examined or cross-examined under thissection has the same protection and is subject to the sameliabilities as a witness in judicial proceedings.42. (1) A witness who appears or is about to appear beforethe Authority may apply for legal assistance.(2) The Authority may approve the grant of legalassistance to the applicant if it is satisfied that this is appropriate,having regard to—(a) any injustice to the witness if assistance isdeclined;(b) the significance of the evidence that the witnessis giving or appears likely to give; and(c) any other relevant matter. 43. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a witness who appearsbefore the Authority may be paid such reasonable expenses asmay be determined by the Authority.(2) The Authority may pay such reasonable expenses to awitness if it is satisfied that this is appropriate, having regard to—(a) the prospect of hardship to the witness ifassistance is declined; and(b) any other relevant matter. Examinationand cross-examination ofwitness.Legalassistance forwitnesses.Financialassistance forwitnesses.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 21LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/200944. (1) Upon the conclusion of an investigation, theAuthority shall make an assessment and form an opinion as towhether or not the subject matter of a complaint—(a) has or may have occurred;(b) is or may be occurring; (c) is or may be about to occur; or(d) is likely to occur.(2) The Authority may, based on its assessment oropinion under subsection (1), recommend whether considerationshould be given to prosecute any person for a criminal offence orinvoke disciplinary proceedings against any person, and makerecommendations for the taking of any other action that theAuthority considers appropriate. (3) The Authority shall, in writing, immediately informthe person who made the complaint and the police officerconcerned of the action taken and the reasons for such action.PART VIMISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS45. (1) A person who—(a) having been served with a summons to attendbefore the Authority as a witness, fails to attend;(b) is a witness and who departs from a hearingwithout the authority of the person holdingthe hearing;(c) having been served with a summons to produceany document or other thing in his custody orcontrol, fails to do so;(d) being called or examined as a witness before theAuthority, refuses to be sworn or to make anaffirmation or refuses or otherwise fails toanswer any question put to him; (e) misbehaves before the Authority;(f) interrupts the proceedings of the Authority;Conclusion ofinvestigation.Contempt ofthe Authority.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 11722 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO(g) obstructs or attempts to obstruct the Director, aDeputy Director or a person acting with theauthority of the Authority in the exercise of anylawful function;(h) publishes or discloses, or permits or allows tobe published or disclosed, any evidence givenbefore the Authority or any of the contents of adocument produced at a hearing which theAuthority has ordered not to be published ordisclosed; or(i) does any other thing that, if the Authority werea Court, would be contempt of Court,commits a contempt of the Authority.(2) Subsection (1)(h) does not apply to an officer of theAuthority in the lawful performance of his functions.46. (1) A contempt of the Authority may be dealt with inaccordance with this section.(2) The Director may present to the High Court, acertificate setting out the details which the Director considersconstitute the contempt.(3) Where an offence is certified under subsection (2),the Court may inquire into the matter and after hearing anywitness who may be produced against or on behalf of the personcharged for the offence, and after hearing any statement that maybe offered in defence, deal with him in any manner in which theCourt could deal with him if he had committed the like offencein relation to the Court.(4) Where a person is punished under this section, he isnot relieved from complying with a summons issued by theAuthority, and the Authority may enforce his attendance bya warrant.(5) A person is not liable to be punished for contempt ofthe Authority if he establishes that there was a reasonable excusefor the act or omission concerned.Punishment ofcontempt.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 23LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/200947. A person who—(a) obstructs an officer or member of staff of theAuthority in the exercise of the functions orpowers of the Authority;(b) procures false testimony of a witness;(c) knowingly gives false or misleading evidence ata hearing;(d) bribes a witness;(e) in any way causes a disadvantage to a personbecause that person appeared as a witnessbefore the Authority;(f) impersonates an officer or member of staff ofthe Authority;(g) assaults an officer or member of staff of theAuthority in the performance of his functions;(h) without lawful justification or excuse—(i) hinders or resists the Authority or anyother person in the discharge of functionsunder this Act; (ii) fails to comply with any lawfulrequirement of the Authority or any otherperson under this Act; or(iii) discloses confidential information;(i) knowingly misleads the Authority or an officerof the Authority by giving false information; or(j) knowingly makes or causes to be made, a falsecomplaint,commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fineof fifty thousand dollars and to imprisonment for five years.48. (1) Subject to subsection (2), nothing in this Actprevents or affects the exercise of the functions and powers ofthe Commission and the Commissioner under any law.(2) Where the Commission or the Commissionerreceives information or a complaint in relation to any of theOffences.Effect of Act onthe powers oftheCommissionand the Commissioner.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

118 Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report24 Chap. 15:05 Police Complaints AuthorityLAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOmatters mentioned in section 21(1)(a), the Commission or theCommissioner shall immediately inform the Authority of theinvestigation in writing and the Authority shall have the soleresponsibility for dealing with those matters.49. (1) Subject to subsection (2), no matter or thing done bythe Authority or any member of or any person acting under theauthority of the Authority shall, if the matter or thing was donein good faith for the purpose of giving effect to the purpose ofthis Act or any other written law, subject the member or personso acting personally to any action, liability, claim or demand. (2) In proceedings for defamation in relation to anyhearing or other matter connected with the exercise of thefunctions of the Authority under this Act, there is a defence ofabsolute privilege for a publication to or by the Authority or anofficer of the Authority as such officer.50. The Minister may make Regulations to give effect to thepurpose of this Act. 51. (1) Where before the date of commencement of this Actany complaint has been received or matter commenced by or underthe authority of the Police Complaints Authority or the PoliceService under the Police Complaints Authority Act, (repealed bythis Act and hereinafter referred to as “the former Authority”), thatcomplaint, matter or thing shall be dealt with and completed by theAuthority as if it were received or commenced under this Act.(2) Members of the Police Complaints Authorityappointed under the former Authority shall continue in officein accordance with their respective instruments ofappointment subject to the provisions of termination andremoval under this Act.(3) Any arrangement, contract, or document prepared,made or executed by or on behalf of the former Authority shallcontinue and is deemed to have been prepared, made or executedby the Authority pursuant to this Act.Liability forproceedings.Regulations.Transitional.17 of 1993.MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007Police Complaints Authority Chap. 15:05 25LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOL.R.O. 1/2009(4) All rights, obligations and liabilities of the formerAuthority immediately before the date of commencement of thisAct are, from that date, deemed to be the rights, obligations andliabilities of the Authority. (5) In any written law and in any document, unless thecontext otherwise requires, any reference to the former Authorityshall be construed as a reference to the Authority.(6) Any monies standing to the account of the formerAuthority in any financial institution shall vest in and belong tothe Authority from the date of commencement of this Act.52. The Police Complaints Authority Act, 1993 is repealed.*53.This section has been omitted as it applies to anamendment to another Act which has been includedtherein.*See Note on page 2.Repeal.17 of 1993.}MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRSwww.legalaffairs.gov.ttUPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2007

Independent Police Complaints Authority’s Twelfth Annual Report 119ANACTto amend certain enactments to providefor the vesting of functions and powers in theMinister of Justice[Assented to 7th June, 2011]ENACTEDby the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago asfollows:1 . This Act may be cited as the MiscellaneousProvisions (Ministry of Justice) Act, 2011.EnactmentShort titleFirst Session Tenth Parliament Republic of Trinidad and TobagoREPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOAct No. 12 of 2011[L.S.]2. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Act isamended in section 3, by deleting the definition of“Minister” and substituting the following definition:“ “Minister” means the Minister to whomresponsibility for the Criminal InjuriesCompensation Board is assigned and“Ministry” has the corresponding meaning;”.3. The Justice Protection Act is amended in section 3,by deleting the definition of “Minister” and substitutingthe following definition:“ “Minister” means the Minister to whomresponsibility for the Justice ProtectionProgramme is assigned;”.4. The Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Act is amendedin section 4, by deleting the definition of “Minister” andsubstituting the following definition:“ “Minister” means the Minister to whomresponsibility for DNA services under thisAct is assigned;”.5. The Community Service Orders Act is amended insection 2, by deleting the definition of “Minister” andsubstituting the following definition:“ “Minister” means the Minister to whomresponsibility for administering communityservice under this Act is assigned;”.6. The Police Complaints Authority Act is amended insection 4, by deleting the definition of “Minister” andsubstituting the following definition:“ “Minister” means the Minister to whomresponsibility for the Police ComplaintsAuthority is assigned;”.Chap. 5:31 amended2 No. 12 Miscellaneous Provisions (Ministry of Justice) 2011Chap. 5:33 amendedChap. 5:34 amendedChap. 13:06 amendedChap. 15:05 amended

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