ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenadian Commissioner of Police, Mr Fitzroy Bedeau, on Tuesday proceeded on vacation leave, which is expected to last approximately seven months. Assistant Commissioner and long-serving member of the Royal Grenada Police Force Mr Winston James will serve as Acting Commissioner for the duration of Mr. Bedeau’s absence. Mr. James was enlisted in the Royal Grenada Police Force in 1967, and underwent his initial training at the Regional Police Training Centre in Barbados. His years of service have exposed him to extensive training in the areas of Intelligence, Criminal Investigation and Management among others. Mr. James boasts of a long and distinguish career within the RGPF, and his outstanding service gained him promotions through the ranks to the Office of Assistant Commissioner in September 1990. He has served in various capacities, in almost every department and branch including that of Divisional Commander. His wealth of experience, a working knowledge of the Force and high professional standards are expected to serve the RGPF well during his tenure. Mr. James is married with children, and presently resides at Mt. Gramby in the Parish of St. John. The Acting Commissioner will be supported by the following senior Officers: Mr. James Clarkson Deputy Commissioner Mr. Wilan Thompson Assistant Commissioner - with responsibility for Crime Mr. Maurice Darius Assistant Commissioner - with responsibility for Administration Mr. James assumes the leadership of the Force at a very critical time, as he is charged with the responsibility to chart the course for the RGPF during this period of national reconstruction. This Office of the Acting Commissioner will be at Police Headquarters, Fort George. Reprinted from Caribbean Net News caribbeannetnews.com