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The Police High Command of St. Christopher and Nevis is facing a storm of scrutiny following the leak of a confidential document authored by Director of Public Prosecutions, Attorney Gordon. The document delves into the performance assessment of Inspector Phillip Eddy within the National Prosecutions Unit.The leaked document, intended solely for Commissioner of Police James Sutton and Deputy Commissioner of Police Cromwell Henry, has raised suspicions of ulterior motives. It came to light after Inspector Eddy contested a promotion interview oversight and subsequent viral article that questioned his qualifications.This incident has triggered a cascade of allegations, primarily focusing on alleged corruption and unethical conduct involving the newly appointed commissioner. While the commissioner has not directly addressed the promotional recommendations, he has launched an investigation into the leak within his office.Curiously, the probe has targeted three civil servants, raising concerns of bias. The complex web of unanswered questions spans the identity of the leaker, potential favoritism against specific officers, the extent of differing promotion recommendations, and the unusual omission of investigating the commissioner and his deputy. Additionally, the surreptitious placement of the confidential letter on Inspector Eddy’s file without his knowledge is a matter of contention.The strained relationship between the Commissioner and the DPP adds further intrigue. The rank and file are left pondering the trustworthiness of the Police High Command under James Sutton and Cromwell Henry. As the debate intensifies, the question looms: should the Commissioner consider resignation in the face of this controversy? Only time will reveal the answers to these perplexing questions.