Dear Editor,

I wish to comment on the pitiful excuses that Commis-sioner Felix used to explain his failure to curb the crime situation.

Another 'jackass' Commis-sioner Felix 

We all know about the gang in Buxton which the police seem incapable of dealing with. However on the West Demerara one man, Bovell is able to rob, rape and kill whenever he feels like it.

We are also seeing more murders going unsolved. It seems that the criminals have every confidence that nothing would be done to bring them to justice.

The commissioner spoke about salaries. However not so long ago the police salaries were far worse than they are today but their crime fighting spirit was far greater. The problem therefore cannot only be salaries.

As far as transportation and communications are concerned, the police are better equipped than ever in living memory, yet, their crime fighting ability has decreased.

While this is going on very experienced crime fighters are either forced to leave the force or are made useless by the Commissioner. In these times, why are Merai, Smith and others not on the road taking on the bandits?

Is it that the Commissioner and his close associates are of the view that they can do a better job without them? If so show us! If not let that squad be regrouped to deal with the problem.

Mr. Commissioner your excuses are feeble. If you can't do the job you should resign.

Yours faithfully,

Rudolph Cruickshank