Government yesterday announced approval of $1M to be given to the family of policeman Antonio Dawson, who was stabbed to death in the line of duty, and plans are also in train for an overall review of benefits for slain officers.
Constable Dawson, 27, of Goed Intent, West Bank Demerara, was stabbed to death by a mentally unstable man in September, after he responded to a call to assist in apprehending him. The man subsequently took his own life.
Minister of State Joseph Harmon told a press conference yesterday that at Tuesday’s meeting of Cabinet the $1M was approved to be given to