Brutus withdraws lawsuit against Police Service Commission tribunal

Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus on Wednesday withdrew a lawsuit he filed against the Police Service Commission (PSC) tribunal convened to investigate disciplinary charges against him.

The notice of withdrawal and discontinuance was filed by the lawyers for Mr. Brutus: Eusi Anderson, Renea Marcus and Casside Nurse.

The tribunal, in early February, recommended that Mr. Brutus be dismissed following allegations of serious misconduct during his tenure as acting Deputy Commissioner of Police.

Hearings were held, but Mr. Brutus, though invited, did not appear. The PSC later communicated his dismissal via a letter. His dismissal took effect from February 5.

The charges stemmed from actions between August 2020 and July 2024, and the tribunal delved into claims of breach of discipline and discreditable conduct.

The Police Service Commission, an independent constitutional body empowered under Article 212 (1) of the Constitution of Guyana, oversees disciplinary control within the Guyana Police Force, particularly for officers holding ranks above Inspector.