‘Resign; I’ll accept your resignation!’ – CoP David Morris
He was speaking as a guest on the 'Straight Talk' radio talk show heard on ZBVI 780 AM on Wednesday September 3, 2014 and hosted by Donald E. De Castro.
Prompting the discussion into the issue, host De Castro spoke of something he witnessed in Road Town where a Police patrol vehicle was breaching traffic laws. He asked the Police Commissioner how it is that the public could hold the Police as good examples in light of such infringements by members of the Force.
Commissioner of Police Morris agreed with De Castro, saying that the breaches by the officers are not good as the public looks on.
“When [myself and my senior officers] talk to officers we talk to them about their role in the society in terms of the fact that the community looks to us. We are a community service…although we are a Police Force, in my view policing is a service. It is a public service. Now how can we enforce the law and serve the community if we are breaking the law ourselves?” he asked.
“That ranges from small and minor as you mentioned right through to breaking the law and committing offences etc.,” he said.
“You become a Police Officer because you want to make a positive difference in your community, in your society. If you can’t do that then you shouldn’t be a Police Officer. I am quite frank with my officers, if you cannot make a positive difference in your community, be professional, be dedicated, be a role model, treat people with respect, treat people with integrity, have ethical standards, don’t be a Police Officer. Resign. I will accept your resignation,” he said.
Governor John S. Duncan OBE has recently been petitioned by over 50 percent of the Force to launch an external investigation regarding allegations of corruption in the RVIPF.
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27 Responses to “‘Resign; I’ll accept your resignation!’ – CoP David Morris ”
He never will. The man even extend his c.ntract. He is an olf f..t from The welsh police force. A retired man also.
Unless I am mistaken, last time I checked, BV Islanders are Brits also. Or is it just that passport you want?
Stop following those politicians who are helping to perpetuate this sick mindset in an effort to attain power and control. They were there and failed miserably and now want to come back as serious-minded, trustworthy men of valor. Wasted money, time and other resources made us vastly more indebted and now trying to be reincarnated as astute politicians and statesmen. They seem to have a 'plaster for every sore' but cannot come with the cure. Clueless! Wolves in sheep's clothing is what they are and they know who they are. It would take more than a few years to remove those stains. Oh please my people forgive my past and let us look to the future. Won't work at all. Even the small man has to try to pul his weight not depend on government largesse.