The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is mourning the loss of Senior Superintendent Neil Brandon John, who died on Monday afternoon.
Last week John had suffered a heart attack.
His passing came just days after his transfer from the Executive Branch to the Guard and Emergency Branch, which became effective on September 16, 2024.
Brandon John was known affectionately as “BJ” among his colleagues.
The Senior Supt earned a stellar reputation as an exceptional detective during his years of service, particularly in the Central Division.
Speaking with the Guardian Media, a senior police officer assigned to that division remembered John for "his crime-solving abilities and dedication to public safety (which) set him apart as one of the most effective officers within the TTPS."
"Many who worked alongside him fondly remember his unwavering commitment to justice and his deep connection to the communities he served. His exemplary work earned him respect not only from his fellow officers but also from the public, who recognised him as a guardian of law and order," he added.
By Monday evening, the TTPS had yet to issue a statement on John's passing.