Acting top cop talks tough on police misconduct

Newly appointed acting Chief of Police Daniel Carbon has served notice that misconduct and unprofessionalism within the police force will not be tolerated under his watch.

Carbon made his first public appearance in the west coast community of St Joseph on Monday night, when he addressed a panel discussion organized by the Government’s Sub Committee on Crime and Anti Social Behavior.

He told the large audience that the police are there to serve the citizens and visitors alike, “and so as the incoming chief, there will be no room under my leadership for misconduct and unprofessionalism”.

Acting Chief Carbon said he did not “fall from the sky, I came up the ranks. I worked in various sections; I worked in out-districts so I have a clear idea as to what is happening”.

According to him, nothing is more dangerous to one’s safety and security than police misconduct and unprofessionalism.

“It undermines your safety and security,” he cautioned.

Carbon also raised concern about what he described as a growing trend of reluctance by citizens to divulge information about crime and violence.

He urged citizens not to allow the country to perish as a result of criminal activities.

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61 Comments

  1. June 16, 2013

    You really make it seem really easy with your

    presentation however I to find this topic to be actually something

    which I think I might never understand. It seems too complicated and
    extremely vast for me. I’m

    having a look forward in your next put up, I’ll attempt to get the grasp of it!

  2. July 12, 2012

    I am on on your side MR CARBON and speaking of your rise to the top nothing is more noble that to thank those who showed you the ropes and train you to be who you are today, please mention a few names of those who taught you the job both serving and former officers too many times we say we did not fall from the sky that is true but to leave no doubt in people`s mind give credit to those who made you who you are you will be better served by doing that instead of ignoring that fact. A word to the wise is enough” Good luck brother and it was a pleasure to train you during your stint at the Criminal Investigations Department. At least you always showed promise.

  3. SCROOGE
    July 12, 2012

    cleaning up the force is one problem, but what about the officers who came before you, worked hard during tough times,paid there dues and have been overlooked for this job . police are human beings and have feelings too. guys like Duke severin, Patrickson Albert, Cyprien Defoe and i could keep going on.Because they are not from Vielle casse they they cannot be top cop?

  4. Ericx
    July 11, 2012

    Hey, just decriminalize marijuana…too much stress on our cops.

  5. lee
    July 11, 2012

    Why can’t you all congratulate him and wish him
    well instead of posting so many negative comments.

  6. dean
    July 11, 2012

    under cover cop, hahaha the first police that tried that you did not hear what happened to him, you have not heard go ask claude weekes i think he is the only one alive or in the force on man tried to clean the force and they made mince meat out of him even if the inquiry of 1997 made a big clean up alot of them dirty ones still there and the cop that started rating out them top dogs still out they fire him about 6 times already

  7. jabal
    July 11, 2012

    but it have a police that had a warrant for a woman and instead of arresting the woman he end up in relationship with the woman, now he go and threaten the woman and the woman made a report and up to now nothing have not happened. something needs to be done about the dirty cops as soon as possible

  8. July 11, 2012

    Lets wait and see if he is a man of his word. if he is a man of integrity

  9. Reader
    July 11, 2012

    I hate to be a Debbie Downer but this sadly is just talk. We will not a change because there will not be any! Sad but true.
    Whoa! Typing this I just expereince hopelessness for the first time in my 30+ years. Messed up feeling

  10. CIA on the watch
    July 11, 2012

    Is the New Chief of Police intend to address the questions of unsolve crimes i.e. the burning to Gon Emanuel’s home??

  11. Cza
    July 11, 2012

    All them police that think they bad because they in uniform all u go get….. up especially when y’all ain’t got that job all u mark already time will tell

    • One
      July 11, 2012

      Well try something na if you bad. Touch a button…

      • Shameless
        July 11, 2012

        Cza boy, do yourself a favor and leave all ex-police alone if you know what good for you. Once a police always a police and them officers always take care of their own past or present. Save yourself a serious fatigue. If you touch an ex-cop overseas just know you cannot return to Dca without getting yours back..just though you should be enlightened.

  12. Voice From The North
    July 11, 2012

    It is encouraging to hear the Acting Commissioner talk about correcting the misconduct and un-professionalism in the police force. Daniel I know you personally because I am from Vieille Case. I know you have worked diligently through the ranks of the force to get where you are.Many will surmise that it is because you are countryman to Skerrit that you are put into the position. But here is my advise to you. You must show the Dominican public that you are not there to do the bidding of Skerrit or the Labour party like your predecessor did. You must show that you are there to serve the interest of all sectors of the Dominican society regardless of their social status or political persuasion.You must let justice be seen and done. Consequently as the top cop must open up the GON Emmanuel house bombing and bring the perpetrators to justice. The alleged fraudulent financial dealing perpetrated by Isidore at the Emmanuel Law firm must also be investigated. Now that you are the Top Cop you must proceed with the arrest of Corbette for shooting the young man in the back. Remember it was you who did the investigation and it was your recommendation.I know this is a big burden on your shoulder but unless I begin to see action following your words, I will have no choice but to say that you and your predecessor are “Meme Bete Meme Pwel”.

    • fil
      July 11, 2012

      To me these are pure words of jealousy.

      • Voice From The North
        July 12, 2012

        Jealousy!!! What should I be jealous about? Being the top Cop with the job of cleaning up a police force according to him which is full of misconduct and unprofessionalism?. This is my countryman and I am happy for him but he must show us that he is up to the task before him by doing what is in the interest of the country and not doing things in a way to appease those who placed him there. As I said he was not placed there to serve the Labour Party or Hon Skerrit. He is the Commonwealth of Dominica. And as for you (fil)you have nothing positive to say so you make such nonesensical comments that mean nothing.

    • July 12, 2012

      RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA it`s easier said than Done.From the onset his post is political and he answers to the PM in the AM. Think of position better him than me.

  13. ????????
    July 11, 2012

    Mr Carbon can you please start working on the whereabout of Sico/Seco, and to bring closure to the GON EMMANUEL firebombing and attempted murder case?

  14. fact check
    July 11, 2012

    Police Officers have been using unnecessary force for as long as I have existed in this country. It has been a long time practice to use force in order to obtain information from someone after taking them into custody.
    Therefore, I hope Mr. Carbon is seriously going to crack down on this habit. In his statement he said “A growing trend of reluctance by citizens to divulge information about crime and violence.
    Why sir? Because it all boils down to a lack of trust towards the Police. Finally, let’s have an independent internal affairs unit to investigate the Police instead of assigning one of their colleagues to investigate them when they are involved in misconduct.

    • One
      July 11, 2012

      You want the Police to give the criminals cake and juice for them to confess to crimes that they’ve committed?… Get real.. The ways and means act happens in every police force in the world.

      • C'est Moi
        July 11, 2012

        Sacre sot “reluctance by citizens” not the criminals but ordinary citizens. Read carefully before commenting.
        The trust between the citizens and police has clearly been broken. Please rebuild trust so that people will be willing to come forward with information. How far has the ‘ways and means act’ aided you? Still so many unsolved crimes.. Hmmmmmm!!!

      • AI
        July 11, 2012

        Stupes… do your homework about the other police forces in the world… you guys just haven’t used your “ways and means act” on the right Dominican yet…

  15. police
    July 11, 2012

    Acting Chief Carbon said he did not “fall from the sky, I came up the ranks. I worked in various sections; I worked in out-districts so I have a clear idea as to what is happening”.

    ya right what about officers like hobbs, duke, evon.. i think you fall from the skerrit sky.

    and you received some very high ranking promotions between 2005 to 2012.

    • police
      July 12, 2012

      Specifically ASP in 2008 and SP in 2011

  16. Zicack Girl
    July 11, 2012

    GREAT! A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

  17. Deborah Peters
    July 11, 2012

    “Leadership and Professionalism” should also be reflected in the top rank and file of the police force who insist on having affairs with the junior women officers. Isn’t that against the law? Let us look at ourselves.

    • Shameless
      July 11, 2012

      To the Commish I say: My eyes are peeled on you and the garbadin bunch who think they can use, abuse, threaten, transfer, deny promotion or be vindictive against Women Police Officers.

      Assertive, NOT Agressive!

  18. hmmmm
    July 11, 2012

    anything that is posted on DNO it always have some dumb *** somebody that makes some stupid comments. you guys are all negative man… shait! everybody else in the world reads DNO.. have some respect for the articles. damn!

    • GOM
      July 11, 2012

      Can you please stop typing rubbish on this medium.
      Oh how GON EMMANUEL MUST BE WAITING FOR JUSTICE.
      MR CARBON CAN YOU PLEASE HELP SIR!

  19. Faceup
    July 11, 2012

    Wow love it !!! and to all the police in uniform, that drinking red cap etc while on duty,watch out, cause your job is on a fine line.Blessings Chief Carbon… Plus we need an internal division to !!!!

  20. f
    July 11, 2012

    I am divulging information now lets see what is being done about it.
    The Mahaut police station is place of rest where they send police officers to vacation.
    Drugs are being sold in the most visible areas of the community including the market and the police seems to turn a blind eye.
    Drug dealers are publicly doing business and seems to be assisted by some of the policemen. there and its just a disaster waiting to happen.
    I guess when it hits home then we will pay attention and by then it will be to late.
    Here is information Mr Commissioner lets see what you are going to do to address it.
    You can also consult the Parl Rep he is always in their mix.

    • Mujahardin
      July 11, 2012

      Serious information for the police. You need to post that information on for Tony Astaphan & Lennox Lawrence to see it. When Tony sees it he may choose to instruct or not instruct the police to investigate the Mahaut Drug Cartel. You made mention of the Mahaut Parl Rep, that is why the police will do nothing and the drug problem in Mahaut will worsen. If you play with dogs you will get fleas. I really do hope that the chief has the testicular fortitude to act as he speaks in that regard.

  21. anonymous2
    July 11, 2012

    Time and actions will tell.

  22. grell
    July 11, 2012

    mr carbon cases take yrs to solve you heard the confession of denny have the us extrsdite earle grant back to dominica.

  23. July 11, 2012

    According to Mr. John,leader of the opposition, you are in office illegally,therefore,I dont believe you can control any respectabilly.DNO was very quick to print Skerrit’s letter to Mr. John concerning the appointment of the acting Top Cop.I understood Mr. John informed the President that the appointment was illegal. I was further understood that the President has sent Mr. John a nonsensical reply,we need to read that letter too.

  24. July 11, 2012

    Congratulation Mr. Carbon, looking forward to working under ur reign. I honestly hope u will stick to ur words cause really and truly too much nonsense happening in the Police Force. We need to weed out the bad cops be it young or old. Another thing I hope will stop is punishing officers by transferring them to a section or station, this action is crippling the force and affecting the confidence the public has in the force cause these officers dont do what they are supposed to do by undermining.

  25. well informed
    July 11, 2012

    Please DNO put up a picture of the acting Police Comissioner

  26. linky
    July 11, 2012

    oh lord

  27. Anonymous
    July 11, 2012

    Now that is leadership yes.

  28. tiny
    July 11, 2012

    please be specific

  29. the truth
    July 11, 2012

    then why did you wash your hands from the wrongfully shooting of the young man when you were the investigator ,from the school on bath road shot by the police officer,you behaved in such away sir what should we expect from you,lip service or action,our cameras continues to watch.

  30. Shameless
    July 11, 2012

    Words Mr. Carbon, Words! Hopefully you will stick to your commitment to clean from the inside out. I will keep my eyes peeled..

    Assertive, NOT Agressive!

  31. Kal
    July 11, 2012

    Glad to hear this from the top cop.

  32. MET YO
    July 10, 2012

    “Carbon also raised concern about what he described as a growing trend of reluctance by citizens to divulge information about crime and violence.”

    hahahahahhahahahaha

    WHAT ABOUT THE CONFESSION ABOUT THE FIRE BOMBING?

    BOSS best you all come out there as you just reach

    • Marcus Hill
      July 11, 2012

      So true Met Yo.

      In fact Mr. Carbon’s first assignment should be to find out why? Since he has spotted the trend. But again the fact that he purports not to know the reason leaves doubt in my mind.

    • hmmmm
      July 11, 2012

      why you doe apply for police force and be the top cop “met yo”?…. allu alwasys ready to creiticize but never willing to act on allu self…goush! fed up!

      • MET YO
        July 11, 2012

        Only when I die you will stop seeing comments from MET YO. Until then, it will be same way same way same way.

        Talk nuh?…talk nuh?…cyaa talk.

  33. new york
    July 10, 2012

    yeah yeah right bla bla talk is cheap

    • budman
      July 11, 2012

      how about giving him a chance first before the comments?

  34. July 10, 2012

    Carby,

    People must be afraid…. there are COPS sleeping with Drug Dealers….

  35. CHARMER
    July 10, 2012

    Congrats Mr Carbon, it’s a rough road ahead, so may you go through with God’s guidance and protection.

  36. Reporter
    July 10, 2012

    Yes we heard you! that is until Skerret start putting ideas in your head

  37. Not a herd follower
    July 10, 2012

    Well, the Acting Top Cop is saying the right things but the proof of the pudding is in the eating. We expect him to deliver on his words and restore the public’s confidence in the Police. Nothing less than that!

    • July 11, 2012

      i from vieille case and i hope he deliver on his words and put wrong where wrong is and not say pm from vieille case so i not saying this and not doing that do your job sir and dont be influenced by others

  38. ferbrese
    July 10, 2012

    citizens are afraid because it is the police officers who create some of these violence. most of the times people try to help but when they see what happens to other people and all caused by officers they remain reluctant.

    I witness an officer and an individual in a showdown and i saw that officer did things and today nothing as been done.. the entire community is fed up with this guy. we don’t know how he got into the force but soon he will destroy himself if he don’t change the officer is in a special section of the force and he talks to much the way he going there i suspect he will cause some police to fight among themselves and i know for sure alot of them do not like him so please clean them guys up commissioner carbon

  39. Anonymous
    July 10, 2012

    Thank you sir , I hope you keep your words.

    One cant leave there house without the fear of there house being burglarized, lots of thieves.

    You call the police, they dont responde, becouse they are at there girl friend”s house at nite in the villages, the one police on duty tell you i am alone at the station and i cant leave, well where is the other officer i dont know, all along the niegthbor”s house is being burglerized.[rob].

  40. Real
    July 10, 2012

    Skeritt,,,I like my pm,,labour to d bone,,but d police is d country security,,we need better security,,Dominica is unsafe wth d way d police operates,,I gets certain favors from police an feels bad it should not be so,,there’s no protocol,,all man on there scene,we need security in d country,,

  41. Real
    July 10, 2012

    Bam bam,,Is to see dem police on face book making all kind of gang sign wth government gun thug life,,hmmmm,,how can police officers steal people smart fone during search,,how can an arrest report disappear,,when last a police was jailed or charged for police brutality,wat a perfect force haha,,how can a police hav a car wth no licenes or insurance for years,,,how it son easy for a police to hook u up wth a favor,,how many small time an occasional drug dealers join d force cuz tings tite,how many police openly love underage ,,,why d government will not send a undercover an clean d force,,

    • Envar
      July 11, 2012

      That’s a good dream my friend. hope you did not take sleeping tablets to dream so hard…..lol :lol:

  42. Aye Dominique
    July 10, 2012

    So Carbon there to stay…..I see…

  43. jane
    July 10, 2012

    wonderful mr carbon stick to them words

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