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officers who commented on the operation and what
they observed.”
11.88.
The assessments to which we refer are a requirement of
the IRIMAC model that was adopted by the JCF. Our concern is with
self-assessments and institutional learning that would inform future
operations. Summaries of “records of events prior to, during and after
the entire conduct of the operation” and which are included in “the
Golding Papers” do not constitute assessments and evaluations. It is
true that, in his letter of 2 September 2013 to the then Minister of
National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, which is included as
Appendix 30, CoP Ellington made an assessment of the operation of
24 May 2010. This letter confirms the value of internal assessments
and learning. However, the stated purpose of the letter was to
“counter the adverse effects” of Mr. Witter’s Interim Report. It was
not represented to us that the terms of the letter were used as a
learning tool within the JCF or were otherwise used to stimulate a
process of institutional learning. To that extent, we hold that this
requirement of the IRIMAC model was not met.
11.89.
In the circumstances, the Commission re-affirms its
findings and comments at para.11.59.
(B)
Re: Para.11.81 – Summary of CoP Ellington’s Response
11.90.
(i)
The Commission’s comments are based on hypothetical
situations.
(ii)
All allegations against the Police were investigated.
Complaints desks were set up. The JCF gave support to
OPD to investigate residents’ complaints.
(iii)
He instructed BSI to begin investigations on 25 May.