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Mafnas transfers 7 detectives, merges 3 sections at DPS
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Posted on Sep 18 2011
Department of Public Safety Commissioner Ramon Mafnas has transferred seven detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau and merged three sections effective Friday, Saipan Tribune learned over the weekend.
In initiating the major restructuring and reshuffle of officers, Mafnas reportedly said that he wants changes at the department to provide more efficient public services, sources at DPS said.
At least five officers confirmed with Saipan Tribune the reshuffle at DPS.
Some of the affected officers, however, sources said, were disappointed with the shakeup.
One officer, citing the hard work of some officers in dealing with social workers, various coalitions, domestic violence program, and other committees, stated that the reshuffling goes to show that higher-ups don’t really know the capabilities of their personnel.
“They go by what they assume and think rather than advising key players,” said the officer, who requested anonymity.
Sources said the seven CIB detectives were transferred to the Patrol Section.
Detective Pete Aldan, who, as chairman of the Domestic Violence Awareness Month of October handles numerous domestic violence cases, was moved to Bravo Shift Patrol Section.
Four officers from Patrol, one officer from Boating Safety Section, one officer from Traffic Section, and one officer from Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) were transferred to CIB.
Mafnas merged the MCSAP and Traffic and Patrol Sections.
Officer Jerry Ayuyu, the head of MCSAP, was moved to Patrol, while Sgt. Paul Ogumoro, the former chief of CIB, was transferred to the Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force.
One officer admitted that some of those affected by the reshuffle are upset, but that they can’t do anything about it except to follow the commissioner’s directive.
