The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service launched the Police Service Museum that offers a unique glimpse into the world where law enforcement and calypso music become one.
00:00Nestled in the heart of Port of Spain, the Police Service Museum is a cultural treasure trove celebrating the unique connection between Trinidad and Tobago's law enforcement and this country's iconic Calypso unions.
00:12As the museum showcases the contribution of police officers to Calypso music, blending law enforcement with the island's vibrant musical traditions,
00:21President of Tuku, Ainsley King, praised the organizers for the museum, saying he was pleased to be part of history.
00:28The police band actually carried that part of Calypso and then we had some Calypsoians who are police also, which they were celebrated here today.
00:39And I think that is very positive because the community, the police community, you know, they continue to demonstrate a deep level of understanding for said Calypso, well maybe culture too.
00:51Calypso music has long been a vehicle for social commentary in Trinidad, often addressing political issues, law and order.
01:00This rare form of musical storytelling continues to resonate with locals and visitors alike.
01:06Among the museum's notable collections are records of legendary police Calypsoians, photographs from past performances,
01:35and the costumes that were worn by those who doubled as both law officers and entertainers.
01:422020 National Calypso Queen, Makeda Darius said she felt honored to be seen among the greats in the police Kaiso fraternity.
01:49Bonnie B would have written Calypso for me some years ago, would have written scores for me some years ago.
01:56So, you know, we have brothers and sisters in this, but I would have grown up with them as Calypsoians and me aspiring to reach there, you know.
02:05So it's nice now to sit with the likes of Johnny King and, you know, these great men.
02:10As TNT's Calypso culture continues to evolve, the Police Service Museum ensures that the voices of the past are preserved for future generations.
02:19The museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Thursday at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
02:25with guided tours available for those wanting to dive deeper into this fascinating interaction of music and policing.
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