Dominica has a new Deputy Police Chief effective October 1, 2019.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Lincoln Corbette, who has 29 years’ of service in the police service, has been appointed to that position.
Corbette took over as Acting Deputy Chief from Davidson Valarie who acted in that post for well over a year after former Deputy Chief, Hobbes Jno Baptiste, went on pre-retirement leave. Corbette becomes the 7th Dominican to be confirmed as Deputy Chief of Police.
His acting stint as the second in command first started on February 1, 2019, until July 31, 2019, and again from August 1, 2019, to Sept 30, 2019.
He is the first Assistant Superintendent of Police to be appointed to the rank of Deputy.
On October 1, 2004, Corbette was promoted from the rank of constable to Sergeant. He became an Inspector on January 1, 2011, and on July 1, 2019, he was promoted to Assistant Superintendent.
Corbette holds a BSc in Criminal Justice and an Associate Degree in Political Science from the University of Houston – Downtown in Texas. He has also obtained a Certificate in Public Administration from the University of the West Indies (UWI) and a Diploma in General Management from the University of the West Indies (UWI).
He told DNO that he has worked in various sections in the police force and has attended “several training programmes locally, regionally and internationally on various topics to include Staff command, leadership, anti-money laundering and risk management.”
From 2003-2014 he served as a member of the Government’s Housing Loans Board. He was also an executive member of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) from 1997 and as its chairman from 2004-2006.
According to Corbette, “I am committed to ensuring that the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) remains a professional, disciplined and ethical law enforcement agency.”
The Deputy Chief thanked the rank and file of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force for their efforts to protect and serve Dominican citizens and visitors to the country.
He also appealed to the general public “to continue to cooperate and work well with the police department to ensure that Dominica remains peaceful and safe.”
Meantime, Chairman of the PWA, Corporal Jefferson Drigo has extended congratulations to the Deputy Chief.
“We are happy about his elevation to the post of Deputy Chief and we will continue to work with him to ensure the camaraderie in the CDPF remains…, Drigo stated. “We wish him well and pledge our continued support in working with him to ensure a safe and peaceful Dominica.”
IBO FRANCE,I know an AK 47 carries 7.62 calibre rounds of ammo.I know the M16 carries 5.56 calibre rounds of ammo.The M 60 machine gun carries 7.62 calibre rounds of ammo and can fire 550 a minute.So IBO you can guess where I come from.The BALL is in you COURT.
I see you made it to the second highest rank in the CDPF thus far. When Carbon goes on leave right before Skerrit calls the election you are going to be acting chief. Be careful of your actions, be very careful or your tenure will be short-lived.
Now, for you to succeed most of the people currently working in Admin Section (Upstairs) have to go somewhere else and surround yourself with free thinking, competent, honest, non political people. Yes they may have their political preference but know the time and place to show it.
You of all people know you need a new staff officer
, not the one that served Carbon and his predecessor because nothing has changed except for ALLEGED crookery of you and the men for personal gain. Get those who will say no to you and may even challenge you with facts. Thats what you need! The public is watching because they want a non political, competent, honest Deputy/ Chief of police.
These comments are frightening. What brought the Christ to the cross were,pride,,cowardice, spiteful and jealousy, and we all got it in us. A man fell off his horse, he remount and learn to ride better
bravo.
What about Mr Weekes who have been in force for years acted in various positions .Magistrate’, Academic lecturer head the Police training school and has attained various academic university qualifications while in the force.
Why has he not promoted to Commissioner rank yet?
I hope he is not overlooked?
Weekes is too vocal you need puppets.
Lincoln, so happy and excited for your success. Continue to be proud of your achievements….
Congratulations to deputy chief Corbett. One may ask the question is it political QUALIFICATIONS only one needs to Dr deputy?
Because there are people of lower rank you are more academically Qualified than him.
So if not academic qualifications, then what happens to Mr. Weekes or Matthew cuffy.
I believe that’s appointment was based solely on political affiliation. Nothing more, nothing less.
….. was there something wrong with my post?
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I remain hopeful that Mr. Corbette will do well his position in the police service.
It is good to wish everyone well regardless of social standing. It will be up to the officer to serve with distinction for the good of the nation and it’s people.
Serve with impartiality for a peaceful and healthy retirement
He serves Skerrit not the people,shame how this country has become.
Enjoy it as long as you can my boy, the time will be short.
look trouble. one thing that government doing things boy….GOD COME AT TAKE YOUR COUNTRY!!!!
Deputy Corbette congratulations on your appointment. We are proud that you are continuing the legacy of police commanders who hail from our small village of La Plaine- following the footsteps of Chief Damas Philibert and Chief Matthias Lestrade.
But beside that, please give your officers lawful commands and assignments as you are required under the law. Always member that you are a law enforcement officer and not a political partisan police officer and your first and only duty is to serve and protect the citizens and the homeland. Please don’t be afraid to inform your pollical basses who may be inclined to give unlawful assignments and directives that under the law you are unable to do so. Thanks and all the best.
Emanuel Finn
Congrats to you Lincoln- former La Plaine school mate. May your position restore dignity and respect to the Dominica Police Force. Let your conscience be your guide, Jah bless.
Well done sir, you use your god’s given wisdom and knowledge, plan your goal, and score it. You lose nothing but gain everything. Great assets for the commonwealth of Dominica Police Force. Charity.
U sing enough for your super.
Question:
Is he the “hatchet man” allegedly carrying out government’s controversial or disagreeable tasks against the populous, particularly those in opposition?
If I was Valerie I would pack my georgie bundle and retire. Then again his demotion should not have come as a surprise. He is as shallow as a tea cup. Further recommendation was made following hurricane Maria that he be sent home. Fortunately for Carbon he is a constituent of the corrupt PM. However he better watch his steps cause Blackmore doesn’t like the smallest bone in his head and is looking the slightest infringement to send him home.
Make the man, commissioner n take out that carbon die out side there.. Carbon killing the police service. This Carbon guy was not born for this….
East man Corbette represent as an east man being some pride to the east… You lestrade was a goood commissioner…
Alll the best but watch carbon en before he crook you given that you brighter Dan him…..
Don’t fool yourself he and carbon is the same bag of sheet.. both of them has to be removed!!!!!!
Oh yes, readers could see more of the suspension of Mr corbette and the details of the incident in the link below. Bravo!!!!
Congratulations to Mr. Corbette. I heard the chairman of the Police Welfare Association expressed his happiness for the appointment of deputy chief corbette.
It’s very nice to see Mr Corbett’s academics credentials.
But what was not mentioned was this deputy chief was a few years ago suspended you shooting a man on a school compound.
Consequently, the man which was shot eventually went to the court to say that, he (the man) accidentally shot himself whilst he was wrestling with deputy Corbette .
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In 2019,. Mr. Corbette is deputy chief .
Why does everyone who attains position in Dominica has to be
Tainted?
Can anyone with a clean slate reach any where in Dominica?
Congratulations Sir. Just shoot one more man and you will be confirmed chief of police.
This is bad for the Police Force to have a self serving , a believer in science , a political-policeman , a kiss up kick-down kind of a guy to be the Deputy chief. I will not support him in nothing.
CORBETTE is the best man for the JOB.Hope he is promoted to the rank of COMMISSIONER soon.Congratulation Mr.Corbette.
Anything you say, Lin Clown, I just hop on the opposite side and I’m sure to be right. Everything Skerrit does is meticulously orchestrated for political advantageousness. The good of the country is not even an afterthought for him. Retaining power is the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th priorities of this overwhelmingly corrupt plutocrat. Why is Dominica langushing at the bottom of all the independent countries in the OECS? Why? Only one reason, Skerrit’s gross ineptitude as a leader. The man is not a leader. His vision test reveals him to be Legally Blind.
I meant Buju Banton. Why didn’t he sing his newest song written in prison:Lyrics
Oh yeah
Oh Jah, alright
Country for sale apply within
Now Cobell tell me what a gwan
I hear them sell off everything
Name your price if the bargain is right
Oh yeah with the right connections
You can have anything that you like
Oh yeah, alright then you can have anything
Everyone a sell out sell out
Oh Lord oh yeah look how dem a sell out sell out
Air Jamaica sell off
Oh yeah, airport Donald Sangster sell off
Look deh down a wharf you may think it’s a joke
I see no reason to laugh
They been making promises
But all they doing is talk
I say with the right connections
You can have anything
Everyone a sell out sell out
Oh Lord, oh look how them a sell out sell out
Oh yeah
Turn your backs on your neighbor
In moments of need
Lord you put your personal favor
On your economic greed
Before the needs of the nation
That you have pledge to serve and uphold oh
‘Cause they don’t have to…
A well deserved post Mr Corbett and NY school mate all the hard work put into action great job it’s good to see our own is reconcile at home and abroad bless up and keep our island as safe as you all do gods grace
As far as qualifications Corbet is far better qualified than his boss Daniel Carbon. But when it comes to good policing and ensuring that lawlessness and democracy are things of the past? All I will say is help us God. Here is how I see Corbet’s promotion: is Dominica a better country since Roosevelt Skerrit made Reginald Austrie Deputy PM? Well we know Skerrit fooled Reggie but my Lord….my Lord Dominica is in serious trouble and if you don’t intervene speedily we we no doubt will lose this beautiful paradise of the world, if we have not already lost it and we don’t know
Oh please!
Gone are the days when Dominica had a real police force with officers who served the people.. Presently we have a very broken CDPF with political puppets in key positions..This CDPF must be the Caribbeans laughingstock. Any police force anywhere on planet earth whose remit is to see to it that a corrupt politician stays in office, requires a Commission of Enquiry set up to ascertain why it is so dysfunctional.
Does Corbet have the rudiments of good policing inculcated in him,? Can he interact with people in a decent manner? Is he a political choice?
Again the upper echelon of the police force seem to be the root of the severe problem that this broken institution is going through.
Skerrit
Whey is di money?
Whey is di money?
Whey is di money?
Congratulations to my countryman on another round of elevation in the top brass of the service…joining Matthias Lestrade, Cheeky Prosper, Damase Philbert in the pantheon of La Plaine pioneers in law enforcement who served as gazetted officers. While he did not live long enough to see you at this particular high point of your career, your Dad would have been proud. I have had the pleasure to work closely with you and your colleagues back then in the PWA during my stint at the DFC in the early years. Your contribution was exemplary! This is a moment of pride for all of our community. “Nuff respect” to you, Sir!
DNO your date progression is a bit off there. All i want to see is equality in the enforcement of the law and reduction in crime. I will await the results of the promotion. Carbon is a disgrace so i hope your education serves you well.
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