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11.40.
There were many Bronze Commanders whose responsibilities,
according to CoP Ellington, included -
“things such as outer cordons, vehicle check points, search
teams, arrest teams, extraction teams, evidence gather
teams. They would move into the operation in phases.”
11.41.
For the sake of completeness, we mention DSP Tabannah who led
the JCF units in sector 1 and DSP. Turner who was assigned to sector 2. We
received no significant evidence about DSP Thomas who was assigned to sector
3.
11.42.
These Bronze Commanders had command and control
responsibilities for JCF officers who came into direct contact with residents. We
were assured by CoP Ellington that the chain of command and assignments were
done in a manner that allowed the Bronze Commanders the ability to identify
individuals who abused their powers and to hold them to account for
misconduct.
11.43.
Bronze Commanders and their units were also assigned to the area
of operation that included Denham Town and Hannah Town. These units
worked with 1JR. The Bronze Commanders were Supt. Baker and DSP Johnson
(attached to Bravo Company of 1JR); Supt. Neil and DSP Kerr (Charlie Company
of 1JR); and Supt. Bish (Alpha Company of 1JR).
11.44.
With respect to the BSI, its responsibilities are discussed in Chapter
14 and need no elaboration here.
FINDINGS
11.45.
Accountability is not simply a legal exercise. It is not just
the judgment of conduct in relation to legal standards and criteria. It