As police officers embark on another round of sick out to press demands for more pay the government is promising to move additional resources to areas that are most likely to need reinforcements to ensure the safety and security of citizens and visitors.
Minister in the Ministry of National Security Subhas Panday told reporters Sunday, "All of us have a duty to ensure the security of the country." He said whatever happens, "the security of the country should be of paramount importance."
Media reports say police plan to call in sick on Monday and Tuesday. Panday said he is aware of the plans but added that he believes there are officers who will report for work as normal.
Two weeks ago hundreds of officers stayed away from work causing a security breach when the private residence of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Attorney General Anand Ramlogan and Chief Justice Ivor Archie were left without security.
Last week Persad-Bissessar called out 400 Defence Force Reserves to assist the police in maintaining law and order.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with the Police Social and Welfare Association on Wednesday to discuss several issues including salary negotiations.
Minister in the Ministry of National Security Subhas Panday told reporters Sunday, "All of us have a duty to ensure the security of the country." He said whatever happens, "the security of the country should be of paramount importance."
Media reports say police plan to call in sick on Monday and Tuesday. Panday said he is aware of the plans but added that he believes there are officers who will report for work as normal.
Two weeks ago hundreds of officers stayed away from work causing a security breach when the private residence of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Attorney General Anand Ramlogan and Chief Justice Ivor Archie were left without security.
Last week Persad-Bissessar called out 400 Defence Force Reserves to assist the police in maintaining law and order.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with the Police Social and Welfare Association on Wednesday to discuss several issues including salary negotiations.
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