Inspector Michael Laudat retires after 38 years of service

Inspector Laudat wipes a tear during a retirement ceremony held for him

Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Evelina Baptiste has hailed the work of Police Inspector Michael Laudat who held the post of “Principal Prosecutor” in her office.

Laduat, a police officer for 38 years, has gone into retirement.

At a ceremony held at the office of the DPP in honour of Inspector Laudat on April 14, 2018, Baptiste said that Inspector Laudat was “a dedicated man to his work.”

“He was a hard working person and very thorough in his research, very dependable and professional and we will surely miss him,” she said.

Magistrate Bernard Pacquette was also at the function and he said it was sad that Inspector Laudat was retiring and no one can fill his position.

“I always used to ask him who is understudying him and where was the succession planning and he would respond that this was bigger than him,” Pacquette said.

For Laudat, the road was not easy but he persevered and despite only reaching the rank of Inspector, he said he has no regrets.

“I have made several recommendations for the betterment of the department but it was not taken,” he stated. “Had it been made by someone else, I am sure that it would have been. I am of the firm view that someone with a higher rank that inspector ought to hold that position (Principal Prosecutor) and even I am retired I am still of that same view.”

Laudat broke down in tears during the ceremony and congratulated the office of the DPP for its hard work and dedication.

“I have always said that prosecution is not about getting a conviction, you have to think about the victim, the victim’s family and also the alleged perpetrator and family, you have to ensure that all have a fair trial since they are entitled to that at all time,” he said.

Meantime, Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Jefferson Drigo praised the work of Inspector Laudat over the years and said that he was disappointed that he did not reach a higher rank.

“The occasion is special and fitting and is one that we have to emulate in the police force it was touching,” he stated. “I hope that the word will go out and will be told. Those who have worked well and long need to be given flowers while alive and before they exit. You should have been a Superintendent of Police. I don’t know where they hide your matter but it’s hidden, this is a matter which should have gone to the court all through. The police force will miss you. I hope that common sense will prevail and the government will see it fit to at least engage you in a two-year contract to continue the work.”

Drigo added, “walk with God and talk to God, I wish you and family all the best.”

Absent at the ceremony were Commissioner of Police Daniel Carbon and Justice Minister Rayburn Blackmoore who were both down to give addresses.

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17 Comments

  1. Steve o williams
    May 2, 2018

    Sir
    I Congratulate you on a job well done ,
    nothing can touch you ok bro enjoy your
    retirement.

  2. Francis henry
    April 21, 2018

    I am proud to have influence you to join the CDPF.

  3. Tony
    April 18, 2018

    Hello and good evening my people. Sir, Mr Laudat I want to thank you for the service you provided to our citizens and our country. I also want to thank your wife and children for their support which allow you to serve our people. Thanks and may you have a long and happy retirement.

  4. Neverson St jean
    April 18, 2018

    Job well done comrade, enjoy your retirement

  5. April 18, 2018

    Farewell my one-time-brother; you are not alone in the sentiments which you have expressed; feel proud about the selfless service that you gave; history will not be kind to those who denied you the opportunity to advance in your profession. Enjoy your retirement bro you are in a now in a position to enjoy (peace of mind).

  6. Riv
    April 17, 2018

    CONGRATULATIONS Inspector!!! You’ve served your country well.

  7. Tobby
    April 17, 2018

    Is it the Cop and the Minister of National security out of state, if not it is a disgrace. Good job inspector at least you reach the rand of inspector of police some have the same number of years with you and still a constable. So just enjoy yr rest of your life my colleague from another country, during your retirement.

  8. dee
    April 17, 2018

    Michael
    The time comes for everyone of us .
    Try not to bear grudges as it eats you from within .
    Always believe you did your best under the circumstances thrown at you and that helped seeing you through .
    From One X to NOW another X just try to enjoy your retirement to the fullest .
    Walk with the Lord and your heart will be filled with happiness .
    Good Luck Man .

  9. Ronald Charles
    April 17, 2018

    I would also add that Mr. Laudat did not just prosecute for prosecution sake but prosecuted within the perimeters of justice. He has demonstrated to young lawyers how to conduct themselves in court but more importantly to strengthen his position on a point of law he is quick to advise padna read that case. To me this can only come from an individual who love to see young people move forward. Happy retirement sir laudat God bless.

  10. Quantico
    April 17, 2018

    By the way Mr laudat is right nothing less than ASP should hold that top prosecutor position and they know it…and again this man should not be less than a Superintendent of Police with that amount of years of service under his belt, especially in the legal department of the force. Rubbish only in this Dominica that type of nonsense goes on, what a shame and I am reading here also that the CoP and the National Security Minister was too attend but no word here as to the reason for not attending or the excuse by letter of same. Dominican Police men are the most serious I have across especially when comes to their work and the integrity involved in the handling of their duties but in regards to their promotions they are way less than in other jurisdiction especially right here in the Caribbean, I always wondered about. Shameless. Sir take your family on a cruise and spend some great holidays somehow and somewhere, you deserve it. God bless you.

  11. Mike
    April 17, 2018

    Happy retirement. Great job!

  12. Victor Benoit
    April 17, 2018

    Job well done my Brother

  13. Shaka Zulu
    April 17, 2018

    Congratulations sir on your service. Sad all the good men who made the CDPF the respectable institution it once was are leaving. Pretty soon it os going to be runed by crooks scoundrels and dirty thieves an i feel sorry for the Dominican public.

    • Dominican to bone
      April 18, 2018

      O please u never have nothing good to say take a hike .

      • Shaka Zulu
        April 18, 2018

        The only way you could know that is you reading. Keep ot up i will say Somthing good one day. Keep reading. LOL. You love it so much you forgot to say congratulations to Mr. laudat. :-D

  14. Pamala
    April 17, 2018

    Enjoy job well done blessing bro

  15. mine
    April 17, 2018

    SIr thanks God you get to make your retirement, others don’t get to get there.

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