Former Deputy DPP appointed new Police Legal Advisor
Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan confirmed the appointment of Attorney-at-Law Sonia Joseph as the new Legal Advisor to the Guyana Police Force (GPF).
New Guyana Police Force Legal Advisor, Sonia Joseph
The post became vacant after Retired Justice Claudette Singh was appointed the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) back in July.
The post was advertised a few months ago where suitable persons had applied.
The Legal Advisor will be tasked with advising the GPF on all matters regarding evidence gathering, the supervision of case preparation for prosecution, and the taking of caution statements for criminal investigations.
She will also give support to the GPF with the training of staff in various areas inclusive of legal, research, and the execution of criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Sonia Joseph was the former acting Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
