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Ramdeo Ramesar
Head Finance (Former)
The vision of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is “to
make every place in Trinidad and Tobago safe.” In order for
this vision to become a reality, the police service must be
provided with the necessary support services, a critical
one being financial support. Everything that is used in the
fight against crime has a financial implication. These
include; weapons, vehicles and equipment, uniforms,
bullet proof vests, technology, buildings, medical support
services, public relations, salaries and other allowances.
Officers on the front line should have the assurance that
they are adequately equipped and that their salaries and
allowances are paid on time. Suppliers should also be
comfortable that their invoices are settled within a
reasonable time frame.
The Finance Branch of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
is charged with the responsibility of providing this critical
support service and is staffed by both police officers and
civilians who provide a range of services to our customers both
internal and external. Our clients include:
• Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
• Suppliers of Goods and Services
• Other Government Ministries and Departments
• Foreign Law Enforcement Agencies and Other Foreign
Partners
• Overseas Missions/Consulates/Embassies
• Citizens of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
The Finance Branch strives to be a premium provider of
financial services in a customer friendly and client driven
environment. Recognising however, that there is an
expectation gap between the quality of service actually
provided and what the legal and constructive expectation is,
this gap contributes in no small way to the sometimes
mediocre service meted out to our clients.
However, the Finance Branch remains committed to continually
improving and reengineering its procedures and internal
processes in the pursuit of excellence. It is hoped that the branch
will not only invest in tools and equipment but will also invest in
its human resource. Towards this end, feedback from our clients
concerning the level and quality of the service provided is
encouraged. This feedback will be factored in to ensure that
clients would not be hesitant to visit the Finance Branch, or to
interact electronically or by telephone, having the assurance
that they will receive the highest level of customer service.
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