Jefferson Drigo, who has taken legal action for alleged denial of promotion, has been promoted to Corporal.
Drigo, who is Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) recently stated that he had instructed his attorney to take legal action against Chief of Police, Daniel Carbon, for bypassing him for the post of Corporal of Police.
He said the PWA will not stand by and allow the level of what he labeled as “victimization” being done against police officers by Carbon.
On Monday Drigo confirmed that he was promoted, however, he said if he had not challenged the non appointment, the matter would have remained the same.
He described the initial non appointment as a clear case of victimization and is calling on other police officers who feel aggrieved to challenge decisions made about them.
boy drigo ,….. for a long time we have been on opposite sides of the playing field…but today my brother….I SALUTE YOU!!!!!!!!
capuchin for u
good jod….show them silence is not an option
You take a police commissioner to court in any country over a promotion and your career is over. Only in Dominica I see that nonsense taking place. Good luck hope it was worth it.
Cricket lover where did you get that from.You must be living in Lala land
It would appear as if you are being idiotic. Read court cases. Educate yourself
How quickly we forget. Superintendent Cuffy Williams challenged the system back in 1997/98 and won. He was bye-passed for promotion to the rank of inspector and when he queired to the Commissioner (S. Darroux and PWA Chairman S. lestrade – now deceased) he was not given any good reason why he was bye-passed. The matter went to court and Cuffy Williams prevailed. The poor Fontaine Officer (an avid supporter of the UWP, then in government) was humbled by the court when he was asked to remove the inspector’s uniform and hand the same over to Cuffy Williams. Who was the government then – 1995 – 2000?
Drigo stood up and he won. Wow shameful and this is what we have been reduced to.
Jefferson Drigo- you are very much appreciated. You have become a lighting rod for your fellow cops and others.
Thanks
There should be a stranded written , and oral test for promotion, the oral should consist of male , and female supervisors , with a none bias opinion.
wait for it !!! It coming just now…
Treat people fairly. For a police officer to have to threaten the powers that be with a lawsuit to get his rightful promotion is a damning indictment on the Police Force. This is demoralizing to those officers who work tirelessly hard and then are unjustly pass over for promotion. This is simply egregious. The C.O.P. should resign, he is uniquely unqualified for this critical position.
We will continue to pray untill the God that we serve deliver us from this ONE MAN WICKED and CORRUPT GOVERNMENT and his friends because while he and his friends BELLIES Are FULL our children are CRYING OUT LOUDLY BECAUSE THEIR BELLIES ARE EMPTY. All the govenment is doing is putting their friends in position who CANNOT DO THE JOB. Sir, thanks for STANDING UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY YOURS.BE the VOICE for the VOICELESS.
Congratulations on your promotion. However, do not let it go to your head and overly celebrate the satisfaction of your achievement. Simply ensure you perform your job with increased income effectively and that you serve Dominicans to the best of your ability. This is the essence of what the job is all about.
population it’s movie time life imitating art.. more to come grab ur popcorn the comedy has just begun.
Once upon a time a Neo-DLP ( and this is so comical) There was a country whose gov’t was lead by to former DFP-ites. This is the first part of funny.hen there are DFP ites popularly called operatives who have become PS’s former P.S;s who came out of retirement to be heads of other agencies regional and international even former leftists who have become ambassadors( non residential ambassadors )who are seen on FB exposing his butt the higher he climbs.Talk about opportunistic!
One part of the movie gives hope.Today’s news. Michael Laudat what about ur case.?
Sgt James and all the others.Time to jump on the band wagon
here we go encore first post on topic is yet to be moderated moderras lol
So what is the big deal people Drigo Jefferson, started crying out like a little boy, so his masters gave him an ice cream to suck, you fools should try reading between the lines
Congrats Corporal Drigo. You at the best !
Getting promoted through the Courts, I have preferred to resigned from the Police Department, fear that I would be treated as an enemy. You have a hard job to make it work smoothly.
Well done, you has surely fight for your right in the workplace.
Finally, Dominicans are standing up.
Little BOY Blue!
May Shas Tay!! You would like this for yourself or your family or your friend(s)?
I know the country in which I am serving is very difficult to take the cop to court for promotion because you have to do a written exam in order to be promoted, so once you pass you can be promoted or take action once you certain you have pass your exam then
How police officers eligible for
promotion in Dominica, is it by performance or pass a written exam
Thanks for standing up for yourself and showing others that they ought not to be afraid to seek what is rightfully theirs,corporal
Congrats are in order to a brother-in-blue. However, it should have never come to this, whereby officers have to threaten legal action to get promoted. The process should be one of transparency, non partisanship, and fairness. Now CPL Drigo, please continue to be the current and future voice for those that are and will be denied progression, in what should be one of the most meritocratric institutions in the C/wealth of Dominica.
In bygone years they would grin and bear it patiently and humbly, knowing nothing lasts forever, just as our life and, in time that promotion could occur. It is not wise to fight the boss.
Today, some people challenge everything. This means they are more aggressive as former ones in those days.
There are times, to avoid a long drawn out costly and time-consuming case, the other party simply give in. It does not always mean consent. If you are broadminded you will comprehend.
I agree. It should never have come to this. But without that move, he would not have been corporal. A posting he obviously deserves. It reminds me that the Bar Association wants to crucify Cabral for what Cabral alleges to be questionable conduct by Byron of the CCJ. But they will not crucify Byron for his “allegedly” questionable conduct. The status quo stands for the status quo. Who will stand for us if we don’t?
Congrats Jefferson, I love seeing old classmates of mine successfully challenge the status quo ?
I am happy for my classmate too but I was in DA this year, saw him and wave hello to him and it was like he doh even know me never responded…we sat on same bench in SMA
Way to go Jeff.
Congratulations.
Dominicans are too fearful.
we have to stand up for justice.
Dominica is for Dominicans,not just for a few.
it is for all of us.
Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s.
God will judge all those wickedness going on in this country
Are all the phone lines down in DA? What’s going on? Can’t get through.
You forgot to pay Tmobile, so they disconnected you. That’s what happened.
So you mean is so it working in my little country u have to take the xhief to court to get what is rightfully yours bravo papa zor bat
Now that you know try and educate your folks and friends remember it’s not about party it’s all about what is right and what belong to them and how they have been victimized .Way to go officer justice comes with a price so stand firm regardless of what the system dictates.
But don’t make this promotion make you feel big and forget the picture keep the fire burning on the issues before hand. Congrats.
Great
Congratulations
now the trend is set .
Treat all officers fairly or we will meet in court .
Mister Commissioner you too wicked
Now, as victimization is seemingly established, compensation should be awarded , yes directly from de Commissioners wages ; how to achieve that is another problem.
Congratulation Sir on your promotion, there is an old saying in America [the squeaky wheel get the most grease,] fair is fair, you stood up to the power that be Mr Cabon has to go, he is asleep at the wheel, to much stuff is happening on his watch, he not pro- active ,.
That is news
Your comment needs a follow up because you don’t make much sense because it’s new regardless what others have to say.