Commissioner of Prisons, Dennis Pulchan, proceeded on leave prior to retirement today.
This is confirmed by the Ministry of National Security.
In a media release Thursday afternoon, the Ministry said Mr Pulchan retires compulsorily from the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service with effect from March 05, 2022.
The Ministry said it made a recommendation to the Public Service Commission in respect of a person to act as Commissioner of Prisons.
The Ministry said it awaits the outcome of that process.
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