ComPol Williams: “I Will Leave Very Shortly”

Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters this morning that “I will leave shortly.”

Police Commissioner Chester Williams addressed questions regarding the authority of a letter reportedly sent by the CEO in the ministry, informing him that he should act as a “caretaker” during his transition.

Williams said, “The CEO has no authority to write such a letter. I’ve not seen it, but if that is so, she has no authority. My appointment comes from the Governor General and so only the Governor General can alter the terms of my authority as Commissioner of Police or the Prime Minister.”

On his timeline for departure, Williams explained, “I have advised the Cabinet Secretary that I want to leave as quickly as possible. It’s a matter of the Cabinet Secretary and the Prime Minister working out my exit package. And once that is done, then I am prepared to leave.”

“I’m excited about going to take over my new role. I believe that it is going to be something good for me. It’s a new opportunity for me to be able to go and apply myself, to see how I can continue to contribute to the safety of this country…I will leave very shortly.”

Williams is expected to be appointed as CEO in the Ministry of Transport.