Haiti Police report finds 6,284 irregular rromotions in 14 months

The Internal Control and Human Resources Analysis Commission of the Haitian National Police (PNH) has revealed widespread irregularities in police promotions, following a 14-month investigation ordered by Acting Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Paraison.

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The Commission, chaired by Inspector General Marie Elva Sinora Nassar Pierre, presented its final report on Saturday, November 8, 2025, detailing that 6,284 promotions were granted between June 2024 and August 2025, creating what it described as “institutional disorganization” within the force.

According to the report, the promotions were issued in violation of established procedures and without proper oversight, echoing a similar situation previously flagged by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) between 2019 and 2020, when unchecked promotions imposed a heavy financial strain on the State.

The Commission’s findings were based on a legal framework including the 1987 Constitution, relevant presidential decrees, circulars, and the organic law governing the PNH. Investigators conducted exhaustive hearings and deliberations, requiring a qualified majority of three out of five votes for conclusions and recommendations.

The final report not only documents the extent of the irregularities but also identifies the individuals who benefited from unauthorized promotions. It presents a series of recommendations aimed at helping the PNH leadership correct the violations and restore credibility to the promotion system.

The six-member Commission was composed of:

• Inspector General Marie Elva Sinora Nassar Pierre, Chair

• Inspector General Jackson Hilaire, Vice-Chair

• Divisional Commissioner John Games Olivier, First Secretary

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• Principal Commissioner Joseph Rolind Jean Louis, Assistant Secretary

• Divisional Commissioner Jacques Pierre, Rapporteur

• Municipal Commissioner Bichara Faustin, Member

The report’s release marks one of the most comprehensive internal reviews of Haiti’s police force in recent years, signaling growing efforts to strengthen accountability and transparency within the PNH.