Police Federation chairman Corporal Rohan James interdicted by High Command

 

Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation Corporal Rohan James has been interdicted by Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson.

 

The disciplinary action follows recent comments by Corporal James chastising the High Command over the delay in implementing the software system to properly calculate overtime for rank and file members.

 

Corporal James had also accused the High Command of seeking to cap the overtime payments.

 

"This Federation that I lead is not going to be submissive to the space, place where rank and file membership leaves the citizens of Jamaica compromised in their safety. It will never happen under my watch, mark my word. And I also want to say to High Command and to our Commissioner, God helps you if the membership is not paid their overtime come this month. I am tired of the abuse being meted out, and believing that persons can call me to intimidate me," Corporal James said on July 16 at the funeral service for slain police constable Damien Blair.

 

He confirmed with Radio Jamaica News on Thursday morning that he has been served papers by the High Command outlining the charges against him.

 

With immediate effect, Corporal James has been sent home on three-quarters pay pending a hearing by the High Command.

 

He is also not allowed to leave the island without the requisite two months notice.

 

Corporal James said he will continue to lobby for rank and file members to be properly compensated for fighting crime and violence on the island.

 

Bert Samuels, one of the attorneys representing Corporal James, said the team is now perusing the documents which were served at his offices Thursday morning.

 

"It takes some time for us to do the research, but I can tell you this. If there is an action to be brought, it will be brought within at least another two days," he indicated. 

 

The attorney also used the opportunity to speak on behalf of his client, as he urged rank and file members of the force to remain calm as they continue to serve and protect.