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| Top cops - L-R - Raymond Craig, Dwayne Gibbs and Jack Ewatski |
Commissioner of Police (CoP) Dwayne Gibbs is pleased with the level of security for Carnival, noting that in 2011 the crime level was down by 48 per cent over the previous year.
Speaking at a media briefing Thursday, the commissioner said the feedback from the population was that people were satisfied with the safety and security arrangements and most of the public with whom he interacted gave the police a "thumbs-up".
Gibbs thanked everyone - citizens as well as members of various arms of the protective services - for making Carnival a success.
"We literally had our hands full but despite this, Carnival-related crimes, compared to last year's figures, were down by 48 per cent. Our statistics showed out of the 130 offences committed, 63 persons were arrested," Gibbs said.
He also acknowledged that there were some negative events, noting that police arrested more than 100 persons during several exercises across the country, among them suspected who are wanted in connection with five murders in the Port of Spain Division.
Gibbs said what was started for Carnival will continue. "We will continue to meet with all stakeholders involved in crime prevention, anti-crime operations and initiatives, and build upon the success of Carnival 2011 to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago," he said.
Speaking at a media briefing Thursday, the commissioner said the feedback from the population was that people were satisfied with the safety and security arrangements and most of the public with whom he interacted gave the police a "thumbs-up".
Gibbs thanked everyone - citizens as well as members of various arms of the protective services - for making Carnival a success.
"We literally had our hands full but despite this, Carnival-related crimes, compared to last year's figures, were down by 48 per cent. Our statistics showed out of the 130 offences committed, 63 persons were arrested," Gibbs said.
He also acknowledged that there were some negative events, noting that police arrested more than 100 persons during several exercises across the country, among them suspected who are wanted in connection with five murders in the Port of Spain Division.
Gibbs said what was started for Carnival will continue. "We will continue to meet with all stakeholders involved in crime prevention, anti-crime operations and initiatives, and build upon the success of Carnival 2011 to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago," he said.
One of the issues that police intend to raise with stakeholders in the banning of bottled beverages for carnival 2012. Deputy Commissioner (Crime) Raymond Craig there were too many incidents of people throwing glass bottles during Carinval events.
"That is something that we are certainly reviewing, and we believe that the ability for people to have in their possession, bottles, beer bottles or any type of bottles and to use them as weapons by throwing them, needs to be addressed in a serious manner," Craig said.
"We take the position that we need to look at a different way in allowing people to consume their alcohol. We would strongly support the move towards either plastic bottles or the alcohol being sold in plastic cups to take away the ability of people to use those bottles as weapons," he added.
The National Security Minister is also satisfied that criminal activity was down. In a media release Brigadier John Sandy said, "Overall, the vast majority of people were able to enjoy the celebrations in a safe environment, with minimal infringement."
He added, "This reflects well on the collaborative and well-coordinated approach taken by the law enforcement professionals during the pre-Carnival activities and throughout Carnival. I am proud of them."
Sandy commended all law enforcement personnel for demonstrating "patriotism and professionalism in the midst of their industrial concerns."
He added, "This reflects well on the collaborative and well-coordinated approach taken by the law enforcement professionals during the pre-Carnival activities and throughout Carnival. I am proud of them."
Sandy commended all law enforcement personnel for demonstrating "patriotism and professionalism in the midst of their industrial concerns."
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