The Guyana Police Force today said that the removal of the police chaplain Pastor Patrick Doolichand has been rescinded.
A release from the police force follows:
Media Release On Chaplain’s Appointment
The appointment of Pastor Patrick Doolichand as the Chaplain of the Guyana Police Force which was revoked earlier today Wednesday March 10, 2021 – as posted on social media – has been reviewed and the revocation letter has been immediately withdrawn.
The Commissioner of Police (ag) Mr. Nigel Hoppie, DSM, has communicated with Pastor Doolichand and he has consented to continue serving in the capacity as Chaplain of the Guyana Police Force.
Further – contrary to what was stated in the revocation letter – His Excellency the President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has indicated that he appreciated the eloquent and forthright prayer by Force Chaplain Pastor Doolichand at the Annual Police Officers’ Conference and that he never had any issue with it.
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Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Reverend Eric Bassant has replaced Reverend Patrick Doolichand as the Guyana Police Force Chaplain effective from Tuesday, March 9th after the latter confessed the “sins” of the force at the recent annual officers’ conference.
The GPF confirmed Reverend Bassant’s appointment in a brief press statement yesterday afternoon.
“Please be apprised that Reverend Eric Bassant, former Assistant Commissioner has been appointed as the Guyana Police Force Chaplain and Coordinator of the COPS and Faith Community Network effective March 9, 2021,” the statement said.