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03:10Good evening, Trinadine and Tobago.
03:13And those of you who are locked on globally, this is Beyond the Tape.
03:16I'm your host, Whitney Husbands.
03:18And it's 10 days, the countdown is on before the costumes officially hit the stage
03:23and on the road Monday and Tuesday.
03:25I know many persons are preparing.
03:27We said that the pace is on as we get ready for the biggest and the grandest
03:33and spectacular show on earth, which is Trinidad and Tobago Carnival.
03:39And today is what? It's Friday.
03:41So that means only one thing.
03:42I have my co-host here with me, ASP Russell.
03:45Good evening to you, sir.
03:46And how is your evening going thus far?
03:48Good evening, Ms. Husbands, and good evening, Trinidad and Tobago,
03:51on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners,
03:55and First and Second Division Officers of the esteemed Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
04:01My day has been busy.
04:04My telephone rang a lot today, but I'm here to do it for the people.
04:08We are here to share the information to make sure that Trinidad and Tobago remain safe
04:12and that you are brought up to date of all the initiatives that the Shantibigo Police Service are engaged in
04:19to keep the public safe while you're party and while you're at home.
04:24Of course, that's very important.
04:25Now, you mentioned the initiatives, so let's go straight into it.
04:28Securing the Vibes Initiative.
04:29How are things looking up from there moving forward with that set initiative?
04:33Things are looking great, you know.
04:35And Carnival is not just about security measures, but it's about also meet-to-match your stakeholders.
04:42And the goal commander for the Carnival this year, 2026, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ms. Susan Martin,
04:50has met recently with Trinidad and Tobago Tourism.
04:56Yes, I saw that there were many persons from the diplomatic corps along with the tourism stakeholders
05:02to strengthen the collaboration along with the Mounted and Canine branch and GEB public order team.
05:11That is the emergency branch that is also available.
05:14So what we did, we met with the tourism board and the hoteliers to let them know
05:18of all our initiatives to keep their guests safe as well.
05:22To focus the patrols not only on the areas that are engaged in Carnival activities,
05:27but also around the hotels to make sure that their guests are safe,
05:30to have them encourage persons to come, we give them our commitment.
05:34We also met with the diplomatic corps, you know, so that they now can inform their citizens
05:40that they represent in the various countries of our initiatives and all the safety measures
05:46that we, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, will put in place for this Carnival
05:50to ensure that persons visiting the sweet country of Trinidad and Tobago
05:56will have a wonderful time and return to their various countries safely.
06:02Yes, and I know many times other countries look at us as a blueprint when it comes to festivities,
06:08the festivals as they call it, which is, we know it as Carnival,
06:11where we are able to have the control and movement of thousands of people
06:15that are moving simultaneously during that period, that Monday and Tuesday period.
06:20So, I am sure that the TTPS continues to make sure safety is paramount, that is number one,
06:26and we are seeing the different stakeholders who were involved,
06:29where the TTPS briefs the diplomatic corps and the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service,
06:34in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
06:37hosted a safety briefing for the members of the diplomatic corps ahead of the Carnival 2026,
06:43along with the Tourism Industry Association of Trinidad and Tobago,
06:48recently hosted a stakeholder engagement, which you're also meeting at the Courchard by Marriott in Port of Spain,
06:55aimed to address safety and security arrangements for Carnival 2026,
07:00and the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, Mountain and Canine branch.
07:06Can we talk a little bit more on this?
07:07Because I am seeing, with the collaboration, with the Card and Emergency branch and the public order team,
07:13they officially commence the operational preparation ahead of Carnival 2026, yes, ma'am.
07:18But what you're seeing there, other than the seniors of the job, the commissioner,
07:25and all his entourage and support staff, and the deputy commissioner as well,
07:30we have to prepare the horses, because mounted and canine branch play a significant role as it pertains to safety throughout the Carnival season.
07:41So we want to ensure that when we bring these horses on the road,
07:45that they are familiar with persons, with the crowd, because these type of animals are easily spooked.
07:51So you want to make sure that we do the necessary training, and it is ingrained in the brains of these animals,
08:00that when they see people so they know how to react, it wouldn't be the first time for them.
08:04So it makes the jockey's life a lot easier, even with dogs.
08:10And it's also a test to see how ready we are.
08:13You would see the Garden Emergency branch displaying smoke.
08:17Yes.
08:18Right.
08:18Things that could happen.
08:19Yes, things that would happen.
08:21So let me tell you something, Ms. Husbands.
08:24And Trinidad and Tobago, rest assured that the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and its other partners
08:28and stakeholders in Ministry of National Securities, we are trained and ready for any eventuality
08:35that can come our way throughout this Carnival season.
08:40So we're happy to see that the TTPS is ready for anything that may occur.
08:45Not saying we don't want to knock on wood that something will happen,
08:48but they have prepared a proactive approach moving forward into the Carnival season 2026.
08:54At this time, I want you all to take a look at this video.
08:56Let's take a look at this.
08:57Culture, unity, and pure Caribbean energy.
09:08Each year, we welcome people from across the world to experience Trinidad and Tobago Carnival,
09:15the greatest show on earth.
09:17Behind the music, the masquerade, and the revelry, there is meticulous planning and relentless effort
09:25dedicated to one priority, your safety.
09:30On foot, in the air, on horseback, on motorcycles, and through mobile patrols,
09:37officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service remain your constant line of defense.
09:44While you party, we patrol.
09:47While you whine, we wake, so you can safely enjoy the sweet rhythms of soca.
09:54All ranks are deployed in full force under the strategic leadership of the Commissioner of Police,
10:02Alistair Guevara, and the Gold Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Suzette Martin.
10:11From desk duties to detectives, from support units to frontline operations,
10:17every officer is called to service.
10:21All hands are on deck, so you can leave your worries behind and fit stress-free.
10:30Our commitment is clear to ensure that your carnival experience is safe, enjoyable, exciting, and truly memorable.
10:41Enjoy the vibes.
10:43Remember, better choices, safer carnival.
10:46As the TTPS continues to push their initiative in securing the vibes for the Carnival ASP,
10:55you can see that they're out and about.
10:56Of course, and here, while you whine, we work, but you will not whine on us.
11:01Yeah, you made that very clear yesterday, so we make it not clear.
11:04Better choices, safer carnival, Trinidad and Tobago, I mean, you would see it for yourself.
11:07And every year, we continue to improve and improve and improve and increase the standard that we perform at,
11:15especially throughout the carnival season, because we want persons to return.
11:20Our country is speaking about diversity and diversification of the economy and stuff like that,
11:26and we need to engage and embrace tourism, because Trinidad is a beautiful place,
11:30and it's a place that we could sell to many persons.
11:32We have a few issues to deal with.
11:34That's life.
11:35The TTPS would definitely do their best to deal with their issues,
11:39but I'm asking the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago for you to love your country,
11:44for you to be responsible, for you to make better choices and do the right thing,
11:49because it's the right thing to do.
11:51Yes, and you spoke of tourism, so that means we have a lot of tourists here.
11:54Now, I'm not sure of this situation, but this could happen to anyone who is visiting Trinidad and Tobago,
11:59where you get a bit confused, especially where you're driving, on which side of the road,
12:02and in this situation here, ASP, this was very dangerous, extremely.
12:09And I'm not sure where the individual came out from on the said highway,
12:14but they got confused.
12:16And don't call the gender, please.
12:20Well, all...
12:21What is that passing?
12:22Anybody back there, by the way?
12:23I need you to pay attention.
12:25If we could zoom in, it would be beautiful, but I am sure, Jack, pause.
12:29Where are they going?
12:31Well, firstly, Miss Husbands and Trinidad and Tobago, let's say all honor and glory to God.
12:36Amen to that, number one.
12:37That no major incidents, no incidents at all, occurred as a result of this.
12:44It's in the window down.
12:45Now, it's something that could happen.
12:47What's that?
12:48Somebody's on the wrong side.
12:49I experienced it once.
12:51I was coming down the highway as well, and the person apparently rented a vehicle from the airport,
12:56and they turned on the opposite side.
12:59Yes, yes.
12:59They are familiar with their drive, where they drive in their countries.
13:03And persons were polite enough to give the person light, and we stopped for him to turn around.
13:07You will finish something else in the video, but in the video, what I'm happy about is that nothing happened.
13:15Something passed on white and blue.
13:16Yeah, Jack, can you bring it back?
13:17Can you bring it back?
13:18I couldn't really see it.
13:19Too clear?
13:20And the window was down, too.
13:22Now, the audio can't be played because, I mean, there was some obscene language that was being used,
13:27but look here, look here, just now it's coming up in three, two, one.
13:33What is that?
13:34Opie?
13:35Oh, I think if the audio, and I'm sorry that the audio could not have been played because you would have heard that that particular vehicle had siren on, I believe.
13:44No, it wasn't.
13:45Sure.
13:45Zero siren.
13:47I listened to it ten times.
13:49Maybe the officers may not have recognized what was going on, what was going on at the point in time,
13:56because if you're coming down the road, you would just see a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway, you know,
14:01so they may not have seen exactly what was taking place there.
14:06But you wouldn't slow down just to observe because on a highway, seeing a car that is stopped with no traffic in front of you,
14:13wouldn't that raise some sort of suspicion as an officer, again, being observant?
14:17But those who are trained, and again, I don't know, none of us will know if they were really going on, you know,
14:25If they were responding to an emergency or something.
14:26All the sirens salute anyone, and they were just proceeding.
14:30But if the lady then sub, they could have collided with the officer as well.
14:33Definitely, but then when you look at the angle of the vehicle pass, this vehicle is now reversing to,
14:37so there could be a clear chance that, because see, we've only seen it through one point of view,
14:41so there could have been a clear chance that this vehicle is indeed a vehicle that has some height
14:45and would have blocked that whole particular view from the police.
14:49I mean, I believe my officers in Trinidad and Tobago Police Service,
14:52if they had actually seen it, they themselves would have stopped.
14:55But let's say you're going down the highway, even if they saw it,
14:59they would have had to pull to the side and make sure it's safe to stop,
15:01because they could not have stopped abruptly there either,
15:03because they would have caused another accident as well, because that is the freeway.
15:07They were still slowing down, whatever they said, pulling to the shoulder to observe
15:11and make sure everything was okay.
15:13But, I mean, there are many scenarios that we could, it's assumptions that we're putting out there,
15:17but I just think the officers, some of them, not all.
15:20Should have been more observant.
15:21Yeah, with situations, and your window down.
15:25Yeah.
15:26If you're on Tobago, I assure you, I would reach out to my officers
15:29and, you know, ask that they be more observant on the roadway, especially now,
15:33because we are here asking the public to be more observant and vigilant,
15:37and we need to lead by example as well.
15:39So, I hear you and I understand you, and I will take your point to my officers.
15:42All right.
15:43At this point in time, let's take a look at what's making today's headlines.
15:46And those are the stories making today's headlines.
16:09One stood out to me that was very disturbing, ASP,
16:12where we're seeing, again, the home invasions that we mentioned, even yesterday,
16:16and one in particular, a pensioner, A.T. robbed during home invasion.
16:20And, you know, she called on the men and basically said to them that, you know,
16:27do you all know God?
16:30They said yes or no.
16:32And she responded to them, what you all are doing is wrong.
16:36God is going to punish you all.
16:38And they said, you know what, okay, I hear what you're saying, moms.
16:42They took $500 from my purse, and then they took $100 from the $500
16:47and put it back on the dressing table.
16:51See, it's silly.
16:52What, what?
16:53Come on, man.
16:54I am, I remember the old days when in communities it was a total no-no
17:03to interfere with children and the elderly.
17:06And it pains me to see where Trinidad, some persons in Trinidad and Tobago,
17:13what kind of mentality that they have.
17:16And I am almost certain, and Ms. Husband, I tell you something,
17:19in a lot of these home invasions, there is somebody there or somebody behind it
17:26that knows the individual.
17:29Yes.
17:30Persons, because even criminals do their homework and their intelligence.
17:34Because they also got the U.S. as well, from the report.
17:37Definitely.
17:37So they, somebody would be, maybe, they are aware that at a certain time in the month,
17:45the victim's family or friend or children that lives abroad sends a certain quantity,
17:51a certain amount of money to her from abroad.
17:55So we have to really be careful.
17:58Keep your business to yourself.
18:01And then persons that may be hiring individuals,
18:04they either come and clean, you work in your homes,
18:07be very clear on all information possible, even vetting.
18:11Sometimes I know persons feel a little bit,
18:12oh, I can trust this person because they seem cool.
18:15You leave them in your home and you're operating, you come back,
18:17and then next thing, everything is gone.
18:19Or they put you in place because they're able to traverse throughout your home
18:23and see certain things you don't want them to see when you are not at home.
18:27So again, as the ESP mentioned,
18:29please be careful when you're engaging and giving information to individuals.
18:33We'll take that break.
18:34We'll be back with more.
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23:20We have ASP Russell here with me, my co-host, as we move.
23:24Now, ASP, what is going on in the West?
23:25Because we're seeing here two men shot dead in separate Digo Martin killings.
23:29So, police are investigating two separate murders in Digo Martin District
23:33following fatal shootings in River Estate and Pity Valley on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
23:40In the latest incident, a man identified as Keston Butters Suknanan, 39,
23:45was shot and killed near his home at Tomato Trace River Estate, Digo Martin,
23:50shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday.
23:53Now, the second killing took place Tuesday night in Pity Valley.
23:57What is going on in the US, ASP?
24:00Well, there seems to be some, I want to say, a bit of an upsurge with respect to the gang violence.
24:09We have our detectives out there in our gang unit as well as our intelligence apparatus
24:14really, you know, combing the field and chaffing the corners that we look at, corner and cranny.
24:20But it seems like they have been waiting after the SOE to come out and commit these crimes.
24:26Well, I wouldn't say wait until after the SOE.
24:29What we observe in the SOE, there was indeed a decrease.
24:33Now, we have to look at it all together, you know.
24:36Sometimes we may see something happen twice in a particular week and believe, well, okay, everything gone crazy,
24:45when, you know, there may only be that two twice, and then you may not hear nothing for a long while.
24:52So we have to be careful in narrative.
24:53We push out there.
24:55But I assure you that the senior superintendent, Mr. Williams, together with all the members of the Western Division executive,
25:03the inspector crime, Mr. Grant, well, I am also part of the executive of the Western Division, Trinidad and Tobago.
25:09So we, when we hear of a murder in our division, we don't take it lightly.
25:15We press our guys very hard because we want to know what is going on.
25:19Yes.
25:20Well, we saw yesterday the presence of the TTPS along with the regiment that was moving in Digo Martin,
25:25in the West in particular.
25:27We don't know exactly where, but it was felt.
25:31So I know that you all are trying to make sure to let the citizens and persons in the community know that you all are there and present.
25:37And as I stand before you, I can assure you and the citizens that we will bring this situation to rest.
25:44But what they tend to find happen, when you concentrate your resources in a particular area,
25:49sometimes we have what is called crime migration, where persons run out from that area into another area
25:56because they realize, as they say, quote-unquote, the place hot, it's happening to police.
26:02But we will be diligent, we will be wise, we will be smart, we will be intelligent, led and driven.
26:09And the deployment of our resources to treat with the situation.
26:14Yeah?
26:15I assure you that.
26:16Yes.
26:16So as we move again, the TTPS is trying their hardest to find ways to control.
26:21We can never stop crime, you know.
26:22Let's be real.
26:23That is a reality.
26:24And that is something that I think persons may need to understand.
26:28Yes, going to the good old days, as you referenced before,
26:31where we had opportunities, where we could have left the door open
26:35and persons were free to operate in a manner where they felt safe.
26:40Times have changed.
26:41Persons mentally developed in a way where the way in which they deal with individuals,
26:48they don't value life the way they used to.
26:50They don't see that it is priceless.
26:53So they operate in a way that it's my way or the highway.
26:56But I want to say something at the moment, and I want Trinidad and Tobago to think a bit.
27:04Even the criminals, because I know the criminals look at the show, right?
27:07Yes, correct.
27:08The illegal gun that you're bringing, whether it's through an authorized port or an unauthorized port,
27:18if that firearm is used against your family member, how would you feel?
27:23Because we are doing things and not thinking, not stopping for one moment to think and analyze,
27:32if this was a member of my family, what would I have done?
27:37How would I have felt?
27:40We need you all to stop that nonsense.
27:42We want persons to look out for each other.
27:45You see, too many times, you see, we as a society are also guilty by your mission,
27:50by way of our actions, because you are telling me we are in a situation where somebody may feel comfortable
27:58shooting somebody on the Brian Lara Promenade, which at any given time have 200 persons on it,
28:06whether going to work, whether it's lunchtime, whether it's coming home, and nobody sees anything.
28:10So by you not seeing your omission to act also contributes to the craziness that we are seeing now.
28:19Because persons feel comfortable in thinking that no one will come forward.
28:24So you, Trader and Tobago, have some work to do on your own self.
28:27We, in Trader and Tobago Police Service, we have some work to do as well,
28:31but we cannot do it without the partnership with you.
28:34All right, we have a call on the line.
28:37Let's add to the phone lines at this time.
28:38Call a good evening.
28:39Yes, sir.
28:40First, please, thank God.
28:41It's Friday afternoon, not evening.
28:43Yes, to you also.
28:44And let's ask one.
28:45Good evening, sir.
28:47Papa Police, sir.
28:48Mr. Russell.
28:50You see, you and Pete, a lot of people, they're like that.
28:54Trust me.
28:55And after Jesus, the police, you know, people could say what they want, you know.
29:00But everything, everything that happened after Jesus surrendered to the police.
29:05And here what's happening.
29:07Um, a lot of people don't feel that police are human.
29:12Police officers are human beings just like everybody else.
29:16And everybody tends to make mistakes.
29:18And you see that matter that's going on here and people want to be judge, juror, magistrate and everything.
29:27Trust me.
29:27It's only when you're in it, you don't know what's happening there.
29:30You have seconds to react, you know what I'm saying, based on the trade-in.
29:34Why, when the bandits kill, they don't shoot the foot and, um, and, um, not your head and all these things.
29:40When they do the killing, it's okay.
29:43You know what I'm saying?
29:44When there's a police killing, my word.
29:46Like, all hell break loose.
29:48I could never go against the police, you know.
29:50It's embedded.
29:51It's in my DNA and in my blood.
29:54Do the right thing, and that's that.
29:56If you don't want to get caught up in the mix, just be a law-abiding citizen.
30:01And at my age, I can't feel it from the police.
30:03You know what I'm saying?
30:04So, after Jesus is the police.
30:06Have a nice day, people.
30:07Thank you so much, caller.
30:08You have a nice day as well.
30:10I hear the sentiments of the caller.
30:12Caller, I thank you for the, um, for the congratulation.
30:14It goes a long way.
30:16You know, I hope my seniors and they are looking at it and they're saying, you know, yeah.
30:22But, um, caller, I hear you and, but this is the society that we live in and even police officers, um, when we do wrong, we are called to answer.
30:32So, even with that situation, I hear you and I understand, but as I say, as I explained earlier, if there's any wrongdoing, persons will still have to answer.
30:41But I thank you for the commendation.
30:43I will convey your sentiments to Mr. Pitt as well.
30:46And I pray that you have a safe and wonderful weekend and continue watching the show.
30:50Ladies and gentlemen, we take that break.
30:52We'll be back.
30:52We'll be back.
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34:38Drivers and passengers who fail to wear their seatbelts in the front seat face a $1,500 fine.
34:47Children five years and under must ride in the backseat of the vehicle in an appropriate child restraint
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35:17That's correct.
35:22Buckle up, Trinidad and Tobago.
35:23We open the phone lines once again, 623-1711, extension 1996 and 1997.
35:29Now, once again, we're asking persons with information here, please to assist us.
35:34The children's authorities asking for assistance from the public to locate 17-year-old Colleen
35:41Sylvan.
35:41She was last seen in the Point 14 area.
35:44Anyone with information is asked to contact the authority at 996 or the police at 999.
35:52Please, with any information, please send it to the relevant authorities.
35:57This is very important that we do so.
35:59All right, and as we move right along ASP, we are seeing again where the TTPS, they are
36:05out and about trying to make sure they have control over what is taking place when it comes
36:11to crime in Trinidad and Tobago.
36:13Now, weed on sale at Minimart.
36:15Elderly man, wife arrested.
36:18Police arrested a 78-year-old man and his wife, 48 for marijuana possession on Wednesday.
36:24Amid reports, they had been selling weed to schoolchildren in Mount Lambert from their
36:31little parlor.
36:32Now, police said that around 2.25 p.m., a team of officers from the Northeastern Division
36:38Gang and Intelligence Unit went to a small minimart located along Circular Road, Mount Lambert.
36:45Based on information, police searched a small shop where they found 1,097 grams of marijuana.
36:53Upon finding the narcotics, police arrested the couple and they are expected to be charged
36:58with marijuana trafficking, which remains illegal after possession of under 30 grams per adult,
37:06which was decriminalized in December 2019.
37:10ASP.
37:12How old?
37:1478 and 48.
37:16The man is 78, the wife is 48.
37:18So, we are talking about adults.
37:22Yes.
37:22Elderly adults.
37:24See what we're saying?
37:2548 is...
37:2648...
37:27You're going to say 48 is elderly.
37:2948...
37:29But what I'm saying, though, that is a full-grown, mature, reasonable thinking.
37:35At least we would want to think that...
37:37You're responsible enough.
37:37You know, I mean, how could you want to sell marijuana to children?
37:45You want money so bad?
37:47You know what I'm saying?
37:48Yeah.
37:49And, you know, I am happy that this program exists because we need to let the public know
37:55what is going on out there.
37:57Sometimes you see something happen and you might say, let's say those persons were a victim
38:01of a home invasion, we would have said, we would have told you and said, but a person is 78.
38:07What they could be doing so?
38:09But then, you are selling marijuana to children, so then persons know you are a drug dealer.
38:17So, when night time comes and the criminals think that you are in deep sleep, then they
38:24invade your home for what?
38:25Money.
38:26And the drugs.
38:27And the drugs.
38:28So, you know, sometimes we really make pronouncements, and it just goes to show, right, we need
38:34to not make pronouncements on things until you get the full store where you have all the
38:40information.
38:41I wonder if they have children.
38:42We have to the phone lines.
38:43Caller, good evening.
38:47Hello?
38:48Yes, good day.
38:49Good evening.
38:50Good evening, caller.
38:52Yes, good day.
38:54Yes, go ahead.
38:55You're live.
38:55Go ahead.
38:56All right.
38:57Good evening.
38:57Good evening, sir.
38:58Good evening, sir.
38:59Good evening, sir.
39:00I want to ask one question.
39:04My wife was stopped in St. James in our roadblock, right, and she didn't have a driver's light
39:12and a hat copy on her because, you know, ladies, I could change it back and with the front, I
39:17can tell her that she had it on her phone.
39:21So, I'm just trying to find out what the law of the law of the law of the law of the law of the
39:25law of the law of the law of the law of the law of the law.
39:25Did she receive the ticket?
39:27No, actually, I knew the officer.
39:29So, at the time, he, yeah, but I want to know, if I didn't know him, what would have happened?
39:36I was in the car at the time, but my, I had my license.
39:39Yeah, well, you weren't driving, but they didn't, you didn't receive a ticket.
39:42I just wanted to find out, I just wanted to find out what the law of the law of the law
39:49of the law of the law of the law.
39:49Yeah.
39:50Thank you so much, caller.
39:51Yes, me.
39:52I asked the same question, you can.
39:53Well, let me tell you something, sir.
39:55As for our laws, you must have your valid driver's permit in your possession whilst operating
40:02a vehicle.
40:03Persons have the opinion that they have 24 hours to produce it.
40:06That is not written anywhere.
40:08That is the word.
40:10What is the word?
40:11Discretion.
40:13And in situations like that, the police officer, because let's say you don't have one, you've
40:20never been the hold of one, and we allow you to continue, because not having it on you,
40:25you are actually committing an offense.
40:27That vehicle, if that person is driving that vehicle alone, that vehicle needs to either
40:32be wrecked to the station, parked up by the side, we issue you a ticket, and you have
40:39a person who is the hold of a valid driver's permit come to retrieve that car and drive that
40:44car.
40:45So the police officer, sir, exercised a lot of discretion, and I know you said that you
40:50knew him, and I hope the fact that you knew him didn't contribute to the discretion that
40:55you received, but that he was really understanding, and that you would have done the due diligence
41:04and what was necessary to really prove that the female really holds a valid driver's permit.
41:11Now, yes, I'm not going to lie, this has happened, not just to me, but I'm sure to many other
41:15female drivers, especially female drivers, because we tend to switch our bags because we want
41:21the bag to match your outfit, and while moving, to put things in, you know, you're thinking
41:25can you please sit there, but I know it's also very important, it's not an excuse, but
41:29we need to do a little bit better when it comes to that.
41:31We have another caller on the line, caller, good evening.
41:34Yeah, good evening.
41:35Good evening.
41:35Good evening, caller.
41:37Yeah, good evening, sir.
41:38And I want to get your opinion that it is a common fact that we do manufacture arms and ammunition
41:49in Trinidad and Tobago, and there's a particular agency with specific responsibility for border
41:57control and border access and border monitoring.
42:00And you're not concerned that with the proliferation of arms, ammunition, and the likes, consistently,
42:11and weapons being the choice of, or the tool of trade for criminal activity in this country,
42:20has the TTPS sought to make any sort of direction or engage any other agency through the National
42:30Security Council, of course.
42:32So address this concern because of, we know for a fact that the, and the, I just can't, the name
42:41of the report is escaping me, the, it has clearly indicated that guns, that guns and ammunition
42:48are coming through unmanned borders and, of course, through legal ports of entry.
42:54So I want to hear from you what, what, and I don't need a strategic plan because you probably
42:58don't have it now, but what does the TTPS, PSU's direction with respect to addressing this,
43:06this prolonged issue?
43:07My second, my second question is, we would have had the decriminalization of marijuana in
43:14this country by a former administration, without, devoid of common sense, but we're not here
43:20to talk about that.
43:22Primarily, when persons are allowed to grow a specific amount of, of, of, of narcot, of that
43:29narcotic in, within the confines of their personal space, do you think that that gives, that gives
43:36way, so people, be beginning to become traders or sellers as it was, and being in possession
43:45of nothing legal amount.
43:47I listen up there.
43:48Thank you, sir.
43:49ASP, you'll respond to the caller when we return after this break.
43:52We'll be back.
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47:11Welcome, Mark Espy. Respond to the caller.
47:15Right, so the caller was asking about what did the Trinidad Tobago Police Service do with respect to the influx of illegal firearms that come into the country.
47:24And as a result, we have launched the Riverine Branch, the Coastal and Air Support Unit that really deals with,
47:31because we have a few vessels, not the size of the Coast Guard, but we have a few vessels that we go out there.
47:37I mean, the vessels are not designed to go way out as the purpose-built, hostile vessels that the Coast Guard have,
47:46but we do have a few boats that we would go out and do that sea patrol from time to time,
47:54and we do that aerial coastal air patrol by way of the air support as well through our devices and stuff like that.
48:03In addition to which, we would have increased strength at what you call the coastal stations
48:10to ensure that they are properly staffed to the best of our ability and our resources
48:15so that things like roadblocks can happen within short notice or at specific times based on the intelligence that we have.
48:23So we are not going to sit idly by.
48:25Of course, I am a police officer. I represent the Trinidad Tobago Police Service.
48:29Since I cannot delve into the efforts of the Trinidad Tobago Coast Guard, I am not a Coast Guard,
48:35so I cannot dive into what they do and their role that they play.
48:40However, I assure you that we have decided and we are doing something about it at this time.
48:47With respect to your second question, as you spoke about the ability and the permission to grow the marijuana home
48:56at your residence, if it contributes to persons being dealers, I would say no, because it has a process.
49:05And you're only allowed four male plants at the end of the day.
49:09So you cannot get a big quantity from four male plants.
49:14So you would more see, you know, if you look at the programs often,
49:18you see those one kilo block or 999, 998 grams blocks,
49:22those are the real compressed marijuana that has been treated in a particular way.
49:28I understand persons' experience at different high and stuff like that when they use that type.
49:33So even the ones at home would never be as potent as those.
49:37The chemicals are the added to keep them.
49:39So those for whom it's just really just for your recreational use, for want of a better word.
49:45At your homes.
49:46At your homes.
49:47Do you have another caller? Caller, good evening.
49:49Good evening.
49:50Good evening, sir.
49:51Good evening, sir.
49:53Yes, Mr. Department.
49:55Good evening, sir.
49:56I'm just speaking for the case on an issue to just ventilate it.
50:00Is the charge driving without a valid license or driving without valid insurance
50:08as evidenced by having seen in position, what really is the charge?
50:15Okay.
50:17Is that it?
50:18All right.
50:19Yes, sir.
50:19Oh, thank you, Caller.
50:20Driving without a valid license and insurance.
50:23Driving without insurance is a ticketable offense.
50:26Driving without a driver's permit is also a ticketable offense.
50:30However, you will be required to produce him.
50:32Right?
50:32But there's one called driving without a driver's permit, not being issued.
50:39So you have never been issued.
50:41That one is where we would put you before the call for there.
50:45That one is not a ticket.
50:46But let me say in the instance where you forget that you have it, like, yes, you're able to show us it on the phone, but you forget it at home.
50:55We can't issue you a ticket.
50:56We can't issue you a ticket.
50:57Yes.
50:57Driving without insurance, we can't issue you a ticket as well.
51:01However, if the vehicle is not insured, we ask that you park the vehicle up, have the vehicle wrecked.
51:05In addition to which, your insurance only covers a person that holds a valid driver's permit.
51:16Correct.
51:16So if your driver's permit is expired, then you don't have insurance.
51:22The vehicle is insured, but you're not covered to drive that vehicle.
51:25So we have to be cognizant of these things and know that the two goals together hand in hand when operating a vehicle.
51:33I think also persons need to be mindful also, even though taking the picture of that permit, they could also take, the police could now impound your vehicle until you produce the physical driver's permit, correct?
51:44Yes.
51:45Have you ever heard of AI?
51:47Yes.
51:48Okay, then.
51:49We have another caller.
51:50Caller, good evening.
51:51So true.
51:52Hello, good evening.
51:53Good evening, caller.
51:54Good evening, sir.
51:55I want to know, when you present your driver's license to a police officer, how can the police officer determine whether that is genuine or not?
52:10Can the police officer validate your license or permit?
52:17Is that all caller?
52:19On the spot.
52:21All right.
52:22Thank you, ESP.
52:23We would have certain key features that we would look for, yes.
52:26And I know there have been counterfeits that very, very, how to put it, very close.
52:34And that is why the licensing authority keep changing and updating and updating, even with our passports.
52:40Yeah?
52:41Sometimes we have ways that we could check, but sometimes we will not be able to check it in depth on the spot.
52:47I think the new driver's permit is one that has a lot of features in it as well that we do look for, right?
52:53I have the older one.
52:55No, I do.
52:56I have the new one.
52:57With the red background.
52:59Yeah.
52:59And in addition to it, sometimes we have something that they call, some persons call it flash insurance, where they produce a certificate of insurance, but the certificate does not exist for that particular company.
53:12Yeah, persons, yeah, so when you see if we're doing roadblocks and stuff like that, though, it's still ready to protect you.
53:19Yeah.
53:20Now, I want to wish a very special young lady, a seven-year-old.
53:24Well, she'll be seven tomorrow.
53:26A happy birthday on behalf of our entire family coming from the Ali family.
53:30So, to Eshani Zania Ali, happy birthday in advance.
53:35Have a fabulous day tomorrow.
53:36And, of course, I know your daddy's going to make it extremely special on behalf of the Ali family.
53:42We are back to the phone lines.
53:43We have a call on the line.
53:44Call her good evening.
53:48Hello?
53:50Yes, hi.
53:50Hello.
53:51Good evening, ma'am.
53:52Good evening, ma'am.
53:55Hello?
53:56Yes, hi.
53:56Good evening.
53:57Good evening, ma'am.
53:59I have a question.
54:00Considering the phone mount.
54:02Considering the phone mount.
54:04Yes, go ahead.
54:05Yes.
54:05Is it that the phone mount now is a charge?
54:08You cannot have it?
54:10All right.
54:11Is that it?
54:13Yes.
54:13All right.
54:15Right.
54:15So, having the phone mount is not a charge, ma'am.
54:19At least not yet.
54:21The phone mount is really there to assist you.
54:24Now, what we really hope is that you pair your phone with your Bluetooth device in your vehicle
54:31so that you can operate and you can still speak and stuff like that.
54:36What we recognize, persons are now doing selfies while driving, filming themselves while driving.
54:46Some are in Zoom meetings while driving.
54:50So, again, your reckless behavior on the roadway may contribute to an additional fine being placed on the law books of Trinidad and Tobago.
55:03So, what about navigation?
55:06Navigation is okay.
55:07You need the phone there.
55:08But you don't necessarily need the phone there because the phone speaks to you.
55:12Yeah, but some...
55:13All right.
55:13We have a caller.
55:14Let's go to...
55:15Yeah, starting.
55:16We call her good evening.
55:18Good evening, ma'am.
55:19Good evening.
55:20Good evening, ma'am.
55:21Good evening, ma'am.
55:22Good evening, ma'am.
55:24I'm trying to get on the via and escape.
55:27Yes, you're live right now, ma'am.
55:29You could go ahead.
55:29Huh?
55:30You're live right now.
55:31You could go ahead.
55:33Oh, I'm trying to talk to you.
55:35Yes, go ahead.
55:36Okay.
55:37I have a problem, right?
55:40It has two, three officers in the Arimada Street.
55:46Right?
55:48Every time they see me, they have to stop me.
55:51I went to court at one of the officers.
55:55I win the matter.
55:57Right?
55:58I have five tickets from him.
56:01I'm a senior citizen.
56:04I'm a senior citizen.
56:06I only live in on my AIS.
56:09I didn't know...
56:11Well, when my insurance...
56:13I know that it's called here.
56:15I tell you, well, your insurance will have to sign, whatever, right here.
56:19Okay, seven days after it stopped me.
56:21This young officer, a woman,
56:27with an attitude,
56:29give me a ticket for $10,000.
56:32Where I get them, all my tickets are about $14,000.
56:35Where I get them this money?
56:37Pay to $6,000.
56:43A ticket for $10,000?
56:44We need to get more info, not properly, before ASP.
56:49Caller, I listened to what you said.
56:52And if my memory serves me correct on my notes here,
56:57you did say that your insurance was expired
57:00seven days previous to the date that you were stopped.
57:06So for that seven days that you were driving,
57:08you were actually committing an offense
57:10every time you drove your vehicle.
57:13So the police officer,
57:15minus the attitude,
57:18wasn't their right
57:19to issue a fixed penalty ticket.
57:21Yeah.
57:22Shortly, of course, it is...
57:23All right, Trinidad and Tobago,
57:24better choices.
57:25First, safer carnivore.
57:27We ask that you be safe.
57:28If you're drinking, don't drive.
57:29Don't drive and text.
57:31Don't drive and record yourself.
57:33Leave the cell phones down.
57:35Be careful where you park.
57:37Go out in groups,
57:38park in lighted areas.
57:39Be careful of the jewelry.
57:40Be careful of the drug,
57:42alcohol consumption,
57:43as well as the designer drug.
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