Exactly one year ago!! – your Eyewitness had written how chuffed he was to see that our crack (cracked?!!) crime sleuths in the Police Force had been handed a fully equipped Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) vehicle!! Imagine that!! Now he has to admit that he was such a fervent fan of all those CSI series on the boob tube that it could be said he was a CSI addict!!
We in dear Mudland were assured that, apart from having a bunch of top-drawer investigators, with the acquisition of the cutting-edge crime scene vehicle – a Mercedes-Benz one at that!! – the GPF had taken a “monumental step towards fortifying its crime-solving prowess”!! At the handing-over ceremony, we were told that the van was equipped with everything needed to conduct sophisticated forensic analysis on-site: cold storage units, first aid kits, wash sinks, computer workstations, secure lockers, power outlets, solar lighting systems, and tent facilities. It also stored specialized forensic equipment like evidence and sample bags; jars, seals and labels; tents, screens, crime scene markers and tape; PPE equipment, crime scene tools, search equipment, DNA & drug testing equipment; body bags, laboratory equipment as well as cleaning equipment, chemicals & disinfectant. Whew!! All that on the crime scene site!!
On behalf of the Force, the Top Cop had said they’d now be able to respond to crime scenes with greater speed and accuracy – ensuring that crucial evidence was properly documented and preserved.
“This not only improves the efficiency of crime-solving efforts, but also increases the chances of gathering crucial evidence that might otherwise have been destroyed”!! he had said.
So, the question your Eyewitness has is: “Where the heck was the CSI Van after all hell broke loose at the Double Day Hotel when Adrianna went missing and her parents and relatives insisted that some sorta foul play had been committed??”
And then again when the body was found floating in the pool? Shouldn’t the facilities of the van have been deployed to gather as much evidence ASAP – before it was tampered with. For instance, other DNA samples deposited by so many persons touching the body?? The police could’ve pronounced right then and there, at the scene, as to the nature of the “white substance” in Adrianna’s nose – cotton wool as alleged, or excreted “foam” as is normal in drowning victims??
But this raises the questions: “Has that CSI van ever been seen at ANY crime scene?? Where is it?? And it also raises the larger question that many have been troubled by. Modernising the Force by spending billions on equipment – $34 billion budgeted this year – ain’t gonna do squat, unless we change the PEOPLE in the Police Force!!
Let’s move out deadwood!!
…to raising the masses?
The rise of the Scrapehead phenomenon in the wake of Adrianna’s death has prompted some Opposition leaders to complain about the low participation by African Guyanese in business. The historical reasons for the condition that became systemic was trotted out to explain that condition; but a fat lot of good it does to the community, as they excuse the Scrapeheads’ looting and burning businesses – this time the Chinese supermarkets that are multiplying.
Now, you’d think that those African Guyanese who’ve started successful businesses would go out of their way – and even stand on their heads – to give the underclass a boost up the ladder, especially those fighting to lead the Opposition!! But you’d be wasting a thought!! The sad reality that we’re seeing being played out once again – like an attack of déjà vu – is the so-called leaders just spewing incendiary rhetoric to create more Scrapeheads!!
It’s a sad indictment on the shortsightedness of these so-called leaders when they can’t distinguish tactics from strategy.
…to common sense?
Even if Opposition leaders don’t give a hoot about Scrapeheads, how in God’s Name will encouraging them to intimidate, burn and loot businesses get them crossover votes to win the election – like Kamla in TT??
