Philipsburg: --- Detective Carlton Philips who went public against the alleged illegalities and victimization, taking place within the management of the police force may well have to brace himself for a long battle. According to information received, Philips who is presently on vacation was served with a long letter from the police management who indicated to him that he would have to prove the allegations he made against the management of the police department.
In an invited comment, Minister of Justice Magali Jacoba said an investigation is underway regarding the open letter the officer in question sent to the media. Jacoba said because an investigation is taking place she is not in a position to further discuss the issue. Asked if there would be an investigation to see if Philips was engaged in any wrongdoing while working at the CID in 2002. Jacoba said she was not aware of that incident. However, the Minister would be meeting with Assistant Chief Commissioner of Police Ademar Doran over the weekend to discuss matters pertaining to the management of KPSSS.
According to a well-placed source, the detective may have to provide proof that the management of the police force is engaged in activities to enrich themselves. Philips in his statements to the media said he had requested an investigation to clear his name after Assistant Chief Commissioner of Police Ademar Doran told him that he was informed that he Philips had destroyed valuable information while working at the CID department.
Philips said in his letter to the media, the assistant chief commissioner of police told him some seven months ago about the alleged crime he committed and he requested an investigation be done to clear his name. In his open letter to the media, Philips said he had contacted the prosecutor’s office and had written several letters to both the police chief and the prosecutor requesting that an investigation be conducted.
The officer who is obviously hurt by the accusation said he was up for promotion and the “lie” that was fabricated by the police hindered him from getting a position he had applied for. Since going public several other officers within the force has voiced their concerns about the management team whom they said are incompetent. At least one member of the management team is planning to call it quits as early as Monday SMN News has learnt.
Notwithstanding, that the assistant chief commissioner of police has requested a criminal investigation be conducted against Sylvia Gibbs. It is understood that management believes Gibbs falsified documents to get an upgrade.
SMN News understands that even though Gibbs life long partner is part of the management team he was not aware that management had requested a criminal investigation be done against the mother of his children.
Representing Philips in his legal battle for justice is Attorney at Law Reynold Groenveldt. In an invited comment, Groenveldt confirmed that Philips was served with a letter but he could not release any information on the case since he is now studying the files presented to him on Wednesday. Groenveldt is also representing Gibbs.
