The Editor, Sir:

In Saturday's Gleaner (January 19), under the heading 'I am not sorry I confessed', Detective Constable Lyn-Sue admitted to having lied about a case he investigated sometime before.

As a result of his confession, a no-case order was made against the accused. Perhaps Constable Lyn-Shue has had a 'conscience call' because of his newly found faith in God and his desire to lead a Christian life; but his hesitance or evasive attitude when asked about other cases in which he might have been involved suggests that his confession may have other motives to it.

However, I commend him sincerely for the brave step he has taken. His desire to come clean is indeed saying 'something' at a time when police officers are being lambasted, killed and shown no or little respect.

See another side

Although the Police Com-missioner, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, has decided to punish him fully, it would be good if he (commissioner) could see another side to this confession and not exercise the full weight of the law on him.

My opinion is that this officer's confession, if treated correctly, could prompt others to do likewise.

At a time when there is adequate evidence that the security forces, among others, are saturated with corruption, it might be foolhardy to take the path that would lead to further corruption.

At the same time, adequate care should be taken to protect the constable.

His life could well have been threatened forcing him to make such a drastic decision, even though in honesty.

I am, etc.,

ROSE DEWAR

rldewar@hotmail.com

Christiana P. O.

Manchester