July 22, 2016: The Police Service is seeking to build closer ties with the public. And the island’s top cops are reminding communities that the police will be most effective with the buy-in of citizens.
Speaking during the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service’s latest town meeting in Calder Hall on July 20, Acting Senior Superintendent, Joanne Archie acknowledged that the police are perfect. But she says officers are often criticised despite their best efforts.
Archie said she understands that “to whom much is given, much is expected”. And she said the meetings will allow resident to voice their concerns and give the police feedback, particularly when officers don’t provide the kind of service they ought to.
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Garfield Moore responded to a call for truancy officers for loitering students.
“We will do our part,” Moore said. “We have a part to play. But what about the parents? What part are they playing to ensure that their children get to school [on time]? What part do they play to ensure their children get home at a reasonable time? It’s a partnership.”
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