An investigation has been launched into video footage that has been circulating on social media, which show the police allegedly abusing their power. A statement from the Ministry of Security confirmed that an investigation had been launched.

The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) also issued a statement on the incident. They said that they “received video footage of apparent abuse of powers and reprehensible behaviour by persons who appear to be members of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service during this period when the Government has instituted “Stay at Home Measures.”

At this time, the PCA has requested a report from the Commissioner of Police pursuant to Section 21 (1) (c) of the PCA Act Chapter 15:05 and intends to monitor and audit the current investigations of the TTPS.

The PCA strongly advises all police officers that this type of conduct is to be deprecated.”