The Commissioner of Police and Executive of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) extend condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of No. 12744 Cpl Gerard Richards, who passed away at the Port of Spain General Hospital, yesterday.
Cpl Richards, 51, was at his Gonzales home yesterday when he fell ill and was taken to hospital for treatment.
He died at around 5:00am, on Thursday 10th October, 2019.
The officer, who had 27 years’ service in the TTPS, was attached to the North Eastern Division. Cpl Richards was also previouslyattached to the Traffic Branch and Court and Process Branch.
He is survived by his two daughters and a son.
Colleagues have described Cpl Richards, as “jovial, energetic and a helpful officer who is always passionate about the job.”