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02:56Good evening, Trinidad and Tobago, and those of you who are locked on globally, this is Beyond the Tape.
03:16I'm your host, Whitney Husbands.
03:18Now, we're in the middle of the week, and yes, listen guys, this is the time where we need you all,
03:23because since it's Wednesday, to be legally focused with all the festivities that's happening throughout,
03:30not just today, but heading into Monday and Tuesday.
03:33We want you to be aware of what is taking place, your surroundings.
03:37Also, pay attention to all the information that the TTPS is putting out there.
03:41For foreigners who are here, please pay attention to everything that is being placed in the public domain,
03:46so you will know your movement, whereabouts, and of course, the locations of the different police stations throughout the country,
03:53wherever you may reside.
03:55So, as I mentioned before, it's Legally Speaking Wednesdays, and of course, we have our number one attorney here with us,
04:00Mr. Ali, and of course, he is also the Director of Policy and Community Support under the Ministry of Homeland Security.
04:07Good evening to you, Mr. Ali, and how are you?
04:08Well, thank you very much, Whitney.
04:10A very strong and aggressive opening remarks this afternoon.
04:14I hope I can match or mirror that aggression this afternoon, and I intend to do so this afternoon, Whitney.
04:19You know, good evening to you as well.
04:22Good evening to Jackie and Lester and others in the background, my law enforcement colleagues in Trinidad and Tobago,
04:31and most importantly, the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, who I hold very dearly,
04:35who I advocate for heavily on this program and other programs to ensure that they are well-guided
04:42with reference to their rights and ensuring that they are safe.
04:45Whitney is very unfortunate, and I need to address this, you know, frontal this afternoon.
04:51Okay.
04:51I've been doing that on previous media platforms, but a couple days ago, I had the opportunity to be interviewed
05:01with reference to the statements from the Honorable Justice Frank Sipasad.
05:05Yes, correct.
05:05With reference to the call for the citizens to record police officers.
05:09And subsequent to those interviews, I made very balanced, structured statements, cited the law,
05:22and there was a subsequent publication in the newspaper.
05:28But then I was alerted to an online posting.
05:30And the online posting, when I looked at the online posting, Whitney, it was a perfect example or evidence
05:41of irresponsible, in my respect for view, journalism.
05:44It was an inaccurate and materially misrepresented the response that I give to the media houses
05:53in relation to Justice Frank Sipasad's judgment.
05:56Yes.
05:57Or I should say, call for the police to, for the citizens to record the police.
06:01Okay.
06:01Now, Whitney, just to, you know, relax a little bit.
06:08At 14 years old, I was facing up to the, one of the fastest bowlers in the world.
06:14His name is Ian Bishop.
06:14And he had a cricket ball that was capable of inflicting injury, if not death.
06:23Yes.
06:24And I was not easily moved.
06:26But this particular statement, this erroneous statement, this misrepresented statement,
06:33inaccurate statement, the effect and impact that I saw on the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago,
06:38this moved me.
06:41And it moved me because I'm always an advocate to ensure that the citizens are well guided.
06:47And especially of the timing that we are in, where we know that we are a shared society
06:51with many different issues that are unfolding as it relates to law enforcement.
06:54Now, Mr. Ali, you are in a position where I think persons, they need to be clear on,
07:00with regards to the position that you now hold.
07:01Yes.
07:01You hold many hats, as we've mentioned before.
07:03But in this particular case, the main hat, the number one hat that you wear is a director
07:08within the Ministry of Homeland Security.
07:11And I'm happy that you said that, Whitney.
07:12Thank you very much for saying that.
07:13So, as director of policy and community support in the Ministry of Homeland Security,
07:18with purview or to look at policy decisions in the TTPS and other law enforcement agencies
07:23and as an attorney at law who is obligated to ensure that we uphold the rule of law
07:27is in those capacities that I responded.
07:29Now, just to build on my position here this afternoon, what is very significant is that,
07:36and I need to repeat it, because if you go back and be on the tape last week,
07:40when you asked the question, I was very balanced in terms of, one, and I want to repeat it this afternoon,
07:45I welcome the judge's call to record police officers.
07:51I recognize that he was protecting the public purse, promoting the rule of law,
07:56and promoting transparency and accountability.
07:59I went further to strengthen the protection of the citizenry by identifying that if we are not responsible
08:05and careful in exercising that discretion or that option,
08:11we can land ourselves in a position of committing criminal offenses,
08:15we can prejudice crime scenes, which will be against the public's interests,
08:19and very importantly, if we are not careful, we can place our safety and those around us in prejudice.
08:26So, it was the balanced position.
08:29So, I was very clear, welcoming, but strengthening and educating,
08:34or attempting to educate the public to know the best option in terms of not only giving you a driver's permit,
08:40but telling you that you need to drive carefully so that you protect yourself and others around you.
08:44So, it was a position that I took where I ended on that particular program, Whitney,
08:49by calling for a policy to be formulated to be able to guide that recording of police officers to ensure,
08:56and you would have asked the question, well, what is a safe distance?
08:59That's correct.
08:59And I said specifically, and previously, that the distance will depend on the nature of your crime
09:07and what the investigator believes may be of importance.
09:10So, it may be a street, or it may be a community.
09:13That's correct.
09:13And once you don't obstruct, you mention the officers doing their job.
09:17And if you also mention, if persons intervene in obstructing the officers,
09:22the officers will now have to take action because you're contaminating or interfering with the said investigation that is taking place.
09:29I'm happy that you understood it.
09:30And I want to say to the citizenry, those who understood, those who took time to read the article,
09:36those who pondered and recognized the position that I took to strengthen your position,
09:41I want to acknowledge you and salute you this afternoon.
09:43And I also want to say to those who, it may have resulted in derogatory statements,
09:49threatening statements to me personally and professionally,
09:52I want to say to you all this afternoon, I forgive you and I love you all still.
09:56And this is where I am actually directing my focus for,
10:00and this is a strong call I'm going to make this afternoon to all media houses,
10:04that your freedom of the press, just like if you have a freedom of expression,
10:09is not an absolute right that you feel that you can do what you want.
10:13You must be responsible in your journalism.
10:17The Lords in England have spoken about the Reynolds test,
10:20and perhaps if some of you all respectfully are not aware,
10:24you should be taking the opportunity to be able to look at what is responsible journalism.
10:29And may I say, Whitney, as the final thing here this afternoon,
10:32and I want to go back to the constitutional rights,
10:34there's a freedom of expression and opinion that we have in the Constitution.
10:38Yes.
10:38Then why it is that we have an offense of obscene language?
10:41And defamation.
10:41That's correct.
10:43Similarly, if we have a freedom of the press,
10:46that do not give you, and may I say,
10:47the said Justice Frank Cipassar has also cautioned the citizenry of Trinidad and Tobago
10:53and other judges, both at the first instance and at the Court of Appeal,
10:57and all the way to the Privy Council,
10:59about being responsible that you do not injure people's reputation in your publication.
11:05And I want to end by saying to the citizenry in a social media context as well,
11:11that just as we speak in formal media, social media also impacted by those case law that I'm speaking about.
11:17So I'm begging you, the citizenry of Trinidad and Tobago, I love you all, I advocate for you all, I want the best for you all.
11:25Careful, observe the law, careful in your publishing, in your republishing, in your circulating of articles or headlines.
11:34You just want to be sure that you are not caught and you are prejudiced in attracting unnecessary litigation or where the law comes upon you.
11:43But all things being equal, Whitney, I'm happy that I got this opportunity.
11:48Ms. Jackie Solomon, I want to thank you very much.
11:50And to the producer and your team, Ms. Husbands, thank you very much for this opportunity.
11:55And I hope that the citizenry of Trinidad and Tobago is now sufficiently clear in relation to the position that I hold and continue to hold,
12:03with reference to the call by Justice Frank Cipassar.
12:06Perhaps, in the near future, I am optimistic as an officer of the court that you will see when you have the opportunity to read that judgment,
12:13how balanced and how that call was put properly into context.
12:18So I want to thank you very much, Whitney.
12:19Of course, and of course to the citizens, it's very important that you read through your articles as well,
12:24so you can get a proper comprehension of what it is is being published.
12:28Now, at this time, the commissioner, Alissa Guevara, and DCP, Suzette Martin, they were on the Carnival,
12:35well, I should say, boots on the ground, the readiness for Carnival 2026.
12:39Let's take a look.
12:41Carnival is our celebration.
12:44It is part of who we are as a people.
12:46While the nation prepares to celebrate, the Trinidad Legal Police Service is ready to protect.
12:52For months now, we have been planning, coordinating, and working closely with our stakeholders
12:57to ensure that Carnival 2026 remains safe, orderly, and enjoyable for everyone.
13:05Carnival has traditionally been safe, and this year is no exception.
13:10From Juve morning straight through to Carnival Tuesday night, and even Ash Wednesday cool-down,
13:17our officers will be on duty, visible, prepared, and ready.
13:22So whether you are a masquerader, a party-goer, a vendor, or a foreign visitor,
13:28or even if you choose camping over Carnival,
13:31I invite you to come out, enjoy yourself, and celebrate responsibly.
13:37Our responsibility is clear.
13:40To protect the people, preserve the culture, and secure the Carnival experience,
13:46you will see officers deployed across parade routes, entertainment zones, transport hubs,
13:56communities, and borders to ensure public safety and rapid response.
14:05Let me be very clear.
14:07Carnival joy will be protected.
14:10But violence, firearms, disorder, and criminal behavior will not be tolerated.
14:21So the people of Trendard and Tobago and our guests enjoy Carnival responsibly.
14:28Celebrate freely.
14:31Move safely.
14:34We have done the work, we have planned, and we are ready.
14:37Remember, better choices save Carnival.
14:54Now, Mr. Ali, I have to say this quickly.
14:57Yes.
14:57First of all, I love to see a woman in a high position.
15:00Yes.
15:00So DCP Martin was present, and I was able to engage with her at an event where she was present,
15:06and, of course, observing, making sure everyone was safe and persons were comfortable and persons were able to engage.
15:12Now, seeing this, what are your thoughts, seeing the Commissioner of Police along with the DCP?
15:16Well, before I respond to that, when you say seeing a woman in a high position, one is very close to me.
15:20Uh-uh.
15:21And, you know, one has been very responsible.
15:24Really?
15:24Well, I'm trying.
15:25I'm trying.
15:25My hardest.
15:26And similarly, I distinctly recall that, you know, Jackie will be taken very, very careful and responsible.
15:32Should we do this?
15:33Should we?
15:34And, you know, and I slew those things.
15:36Perhaps you all have some work to do.
15:38Yes.
15:38But anyway, back to the presentation that we saw a while ago.
15:45I want to build on it a bit.
15:46I think it's, I welcome seeing the hierarchy of the police service, speaking to the nation, you know,
15:53fostering that trust and confidence ahead of the active carnival.
15:57Yeah, it may be any kind of a period, but that particular period of time.
16:00Yes.
16:00You know, letting the country know that, you know, that the police will be, you know, paying, you know, specific attention to particular areas.
16:06You know, it's always welcome to generate that level of confidence, not only to our local, but also especially persons who are visiting.
16:12Now, I want to singly identify the efforts that have been made over the last couple of days or couple of weeks with all these notices,
16:22the statements from the cultural icons, the police officers on this set, your good self, other persons who have joined in to share very critical pieces of information,
16:35information and advice from our road safety context, from attending feds, and all that, you know, that is applicable to enjoying and having a safe carnival.
16:47So, the communications department of the police service, in conjunction with Beyond the Tape, this particular platform,
16:53I want to salute you all this afternoon because I think that you all have done justice to the citizenry of Trinidad and Tobago,
16:59where when you turn on a program like Beyond the Tape, you are educated, you are well-directed, and you are well-placed to make responsible.
17:07And that's the key this afternoon.
17:08I want to hover over another word with me.
17:10Yes, yes, responsible.
17:11I have dreamt that word over the last couple of days.
17:13You have to be responsible in your actions, right?
17:15As a matter of fact, I've gone back into the dictionary to really ascertain what responsibility entails.
17:20So, responsible, I want to know, attributed, you know, with carnival, you know, just ahead of us.
17:27Yes.
17:27Right now, we take a look at what's making today's headlines.
17:59And those are your stories making today's headlines.
18:08Just a reminder, today is the last show for the week, and we'll be back next week, Thursday.
18:13Just make a note of it.
18:15We'll be back after this.
18:16You ever take a drink from somebody you already don't know?
18:25Well, some free drinks could come with a very heavy price.
18:29And this year, we're not thirsty for trouble.
18:31So, choose to keep an eye on your drink.
18:33And if you didn't pour it, don't drink it.
18:36Don't drink from nobody, baby.
18:39Because this year, we're making better choices.
18:42Oh, Lord, for a safer carnival.
18:45Oh, Lord, for a safer carnival.
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21:02One second too fast could be your last.
21:08On the roads of Trinidad and Tobago, speeding is a deadly mistake.
21:13A motorist can now be issued a $4,500 fixed penalty notice
21:19where found exceeding a roadway's specified speed limit by 31 kilometers per hour or more.
21:27The faster you go, the sooner you may not reach home.
21:31Slow down, stay alive, avoid the fines.
21:34Now as you slow down to stay alive and avoid the fines,
21:51remind persons we also have foreign drivers here in Trinidad and Tobago.
21:55So have a little patience because some persons are being confused on which side to drive on the road,
21:59and we are seeing which we show during the week what caused individuals to drive in different directions.
22:04So we are seeing to the local drivers, just have a little patience,
22:07and if you could guide some of them, guide them accordingly.
22:10Now as the festivities grow closer, the TTPS continues to demonstrate its operational readiness
22:16to ensure the safety and security of the public during this time.
22:20And on Tuesday, there was a public order drill simulation
22:24that demonstrated the capabilities of the officers
22:28and their readiness to deliver a safe and secure Carnival 2026.
22:33Let's take a look.
22:33Good morning, I'm number 22-8-5, WTC Brown, instructor at the Police of Henry.
22:55This morning's display demonstrated how trained frontline officers can perform public order control principles
23:03to safely manage large crowds during the festive season.
23:08Through this display, you will observe the use of structured crowd control formations,
23:14non-verbal communication, and coordinated drills designed to maintain public safety
23:20activities, while allowing citizens to enjoy cultural celebrations responsibly.
23:26The presentation will also highlight professional use of MTM control techniques,
23:32defensive back-on strats, and the practical de-escalation method
23:36using the five-step appeal method.
23:39Most importantly, this exercise will reflect how frontline officers can be trained
23:45to stabilize certain situations, manage broad, maintain order effectively,
23:50whilst they hold on the fort until the guard and emergency branch riot response team
23:56are right to a seen operational country.
23:59Good morning, I'm Superintendent Richard Taylor of the Police Academy.
24:04So this morning, we had a simulation exercise of the public order team
24:08with the frontline officers, and in this instance,
24:12the training of the academy put on a display for the Assistant Commissioner of Police
24:18Admin, Mr. Simon.
24:20This exercise was in preparation for the carnival Monday and Tuesday.
24:27These trainees, though they have been here for just one month,
24:30performed exceptionally well.
24:33The discipline that I've seen in me, comradery,
24:36the ability to receive instructions,
24:40the ability to carry out instructions,
24:42taking instructions from your fellow trainee.
24:46That says a lot about what you are learning.
24:50What I saw in Tiltum, it says a lot about what the instructors are doing.
24:56And I am encouraged this morning for the CTPS.
25:00Mr. Ali, your thoughts?
25:18Well, quite a lot.
25:20Yes.
25:20First, let me again compound the recognition a while ago
25:24to the TTPS Communications Department and other support agencies,
25:28including Bionitape, for publishing that particular video.
25:31And I'll tell you the importance of that.
25:34There's an important word that was shown in that video
25:36in relation to public order.
25:38And I want the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to recognize
25:41that the assimilation exercise that you are seeing there
25:44is all geared towards persons who may be operating in a disorderly manner
25:48that can affect your carnival.
25:50And this is where the law enforcement agencies, the TTPS,
25:53which is to protect and serve with pride,
25:55they are now going through their paces to ensure
25:57that they are prepared and ready to be able to defend Trinidad and Tobago
26:00and to ensure that the persons who are coming out
26:03to enjoy a lawful carnival continue to do so.
26:06So I salute the commissioner, the executive, Mr. Simon,
26:10the police training academy superintendent.
26:14His name slipped me, superintendent in the training college.
26:17I mean, you'll get back to me a while ago.
26:18And generally, all who participated in an event.
26:21And that is...
26:21Richard Taylor?
26:22Richard Taylor, that's right.
26:23Thank you very much for bringing it back to me.
26:24And, you know, Whitney, that is what, you know,
26:26that is required to ensure that we're always investing,
26:31developing our policies to ensure that we are up-to-date
26:33in terms of our response to promote safety and security.
26:37So I want to thank you for the opportunity to comment on that video.
26:39Yes, and definitely I'll reiterate what the Honorable Prime Minister said.
26:42Don't embarrass yourself, there's carnival.
26:44Remember, you have life after carnival, all right?
26:46We open the phone lines at this time, give us a call, 623.
26:49Of course, 623-1711-Xtension-1996 and 1997.
26:54And you can speak to our attorney at law.
26:56And we continue the conversation of persons understanding their rights
27:00and the laws that we have to follow as citizens.
27:03And when it comes to the fixed penalty notices that are now being updated,
27:10I want to touch on it just a little bit, all right?
27:12So there's an updated fixed penalty notice find as of January 2026.
27:18Okay, so we are paying attention here.
27:20And this is in February 2026 that I'm going to give to the public here.
27:26So failing to observe restrictions on pedestrian crossings.
27:29It has moved from $1,200 to $2,250.
27:35Also quitting vehicle before applying brakes and switching off engine is from $1,000 to $2,000.
27:42Failing to keep vehicle left on road.
27:45It is from $1,000 to $2,000 improper overtaking on the left side of the road, $1,000 to $2,000 obstructing,
27:55overtaking traffic, $1,000 to $2,000 improper overtaking on the right or cutting in, $1,000 to $2,000.
28:04Overtaking traffic at a place dangerous to do so, that means you're taking a risk.
28:09Yes.
28:09It's from $1,000 to $2,000.
28:11Now, we will continue with more of these updates from the updated fixed penalty notices from February,
28:18which started in February 2026.
28:20We get to the phone nights.
28:21Caller, good evening.
28:23Yes, good evening to you, ma'am.
28:25Good evening to you, sir.
28:26And to Officer Ali.
28:28Good evening to you, sir.
28:30You promised to call me a few weeks ago, but that's all right.
28:34You know, when I said I wanted to engage you.
28:42So I just called to remind you that.
28:44I just called to remind you that.
28:45Thank you very much.
28:47My apologies, caller.
28:48I mean, I've been receiving numerous calls from all over Trinidad and Tobago, so please forgive me.
28:51Please leave that number, and I'll show you before the week finish.
28:54As a matter of fact, today, I would have instructed my staff to communicate with at least 25 persons today
28:59who are calling, you know, to come in and see me to have a discussion.
29:02So please leave your number, and I'll get to you.
29:05My apologies again.
29:06Yes, I know it is difficult when it comes to trying to accommodate every single person.
29:10Yes.
29:11With persons who have real concerns, not one concern is less important than the other.
29:15Yes.
29:15So I hope the persons who are reaching out to you, they have some patience.
29:19We have another caller.
29:19Caller, good evening.
29:21Good evening.
29:22I'm listening to you for the longest while.
29:24I'm a taxi driver on the party bus, you.
29:27All them unauthorized police officers who just be breaking the law.
29:31There's no ability to go through that every day with them, and transit is waste of time.
29:35The only charge in the maximum.
29:39Okay.
29:41Caller, I take your point.
29:43And Whitney, let me respond to the caller.
29:46This matter where, and I'm speaking about law enforcement and other officials who are unauthorized to be on the bus route,
29:51I want to make it abundantly clear this afternoon, that I have spoken with high officials with reference to treating with that issue decisively,
30:00because the rule of law cannot be for some and not be for another section.
30:06It is very clearly enshrined in the law in terms of the authorization, who is authorized and where that authorization has to come from.
30:13So, I thank you, you know, I'm happy, and this is the critical information that we require, because I'm not naive to it.
30:20I have spoken, as a matter of fact, up until today, with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Welfare Association,
30:25in a meeting where we are dealing with other issues, and I brought that up to advise the membership of the police service
30:30to comply with the law, with reference to where the parity bus route is concerned.
30:34So, thank you.
30:35It has been dealt with.
30:37All right, ladies and gentlemen, we'll take that break, and we'll continue with more after this.
30:40You ever jump in a car after a friend knowing that the driver more tipsy than you?
30:50Mm-hmm.
30:50Yeah, you make it home, but not everybody lucky like you.
30:54No, we're not taking that chance in Carnival 2026, all right?
30:57We're making better choices.
30:59Choose a designated driver or book a ride.
31:03Remember, better choices, safer Carnival.
31:06I could pick mango, I could pick quava, I could pick tamran.
31:11We're making better choices, so there's a need to driver.
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34:35And we are back, of course, it's Legally Speaking Wednesdays, and we have our tenure at law, Mr. Ali, here with us.
34:44We head back to the phone line to where we can give us a call at 623-1711, extension 1996 and 1997.
34:51We have a call on hold.
34:52Caller, good evening.
34:53Good evening, good evening.
34:54Good evening, ma'am.
34:55Yeah, good evening, good evening, officer.
34:57Good evening to you, ma'am.
34:58Officer Ali, from the time you were on this program, I always listen to everybody, including you.
35:04And you, in my opinion, you always try to bring something balanced.
35:08So I want to tell you, don't worry.
35:10Once you have a clear conscience, you have nothing to worry about.
35:13Because I listened to you more than one station and I understood what you were saying.
35:18That's my first point.
35:19The second point is there was a businessman who they abducted.
35:23I think it's somewhere penal or maybe somewhere down that area.
35:26Do you know about anything?
35:28Whether they have found him or anything.
35:30The person was about father and son going somewhere and they just showed you how they took him and they went with him.
35:36Do you have any update on that?
35:38That's my second point.
35:39The third point is concerning carnival.
35:41I want people to be very, very careful.
35:43Because some people feel they could do the police anything and get rid of it on bad days.
35:46Another thing is, from my observation, you see Juve morning and you see the last lap.
35:53People like to really do all sorts of things.
35:56So, you know, we have to really look at that.
35:58And, you know, sometimes when the police stop the news before time, they just want to get on and all that.
36:02So we need to be very careful.
36:03Be safe on for carnival people.
36:06Do what you're supposed to do.
36:07Look for your children.
36:08Because some people put their children in particular places and say they're sick, they're this, they're that, and they don't turn, you know, don't come back for them.
36:14Another thing they do is the elderly parents.
36:18They come and put their elderly parents in a particular place and say they're sick, they're this, they're that, and then they need to really check.
36:24No signs and symptoms, you know.
36:26But I want to tell people to be very, very careful this carnival time.
36:30Don't do things that are wrong.
36:33Some sort of get them first in trouble.
36:35All the best to all of you.
36:37Officer Ali, I said, once you have a clear conscience, you have nothing to worry about.
36:42Thank you, Kola Misali.
36:43Thank you very much, Kola, for your continued confidence.
36:46You know, I really appreciate it.
36:47And thank you for recognizing it.
36:49So, you know, I salute you for that as well.
36:51With reference to the abduction or the alleged abduction of the businessman that you referred to, at this point in time, I do not have any updated information.
36:59So I do not want to misquote the anti-kidnapping unit.
37:02Perhaps as a program unfold, I can probably call the head of AKU to probably get an update.
37:05But thank you, as always, for the reminders as well from the citizenry to ensure that we exercise, you know, lawful conduct during this carnival period.
37:15Yeah.
37:15Mr. Ramberat stated, Captain Ramberat, as we call him, right?
37:19He stated on Monday that the TTPS is heavily involved.
37:23Yes.
37:24Sensitive situation, obviously.
37:26Yes.
37:26And they're on top of it.
37:27Okay.
37:27And they're working alongside.
37:28So they can't give too much details.
37:30Okay.
37:30At this point in time because it's very sensitive.
37:32Okay.
37:33We have another call on the line.
37:34Call me good evening.
37:36Yeah.
37:36Good evening.
37:37Good evening.
37:37Yes.
37:38Yeah, Mr. Ali.
37:40Good evening to you, sir.
37:41Good evening to the host.
37:43Sir, I have two recommendations.
37:45You know, people talking, you know, a lot of people talking about the attitude of how police respond to the public.
37:51You know what they say, you know, in a hoggish way, to put it commonly.
37:55Now, sir, you know, with all respect to the police, you know, the police station is a place of negativity total.
38:03Why I say that?
38:05The police station house criminal.
38:07It is people with serious issues and problems that go.
38:11Now, I'm a religious leader, and from time to time when people come and offload on you, sir, unless you have the means to rub off those negativity, it takes effect on you, not only in this station, but everybody and your own family.
38:25What I would like to recommend, sir, in every station, there should be a prayer room for the various, or if you have one room, you know, for the various, every day, I don't know if you want to make it mandatory, but when officers go, that they must, you know, tend to the prayer room, say a little prayer for guidance, because, you know, this is too much.
38:48That is why they have frustration.
38:50And the other thing, sir, you know, extending working hours for these officers, you know, one day I went to make a report of an accident.
38:58You know, the police tell me he woke for 24 hours, and they forced him to go and take a report.
39:03These are human beings that we are talking about.
39:06Now, the next thing, sir, there is so much offloading on the police, you know, with this killing with Joshua Samaria, whoever it may be.
39:14Now, sir, why, you know, nobody but asking the question why this man was running.
39:20Now, police didn't think you would know, sir.
39:23If you are walking with a bag or your hand or whatever it is, and you see a police car, you start to run.
39:28Naturally, it arises suspicious.
39:32So the police will chase after you.
39:33And a chase from Maloney to cure up, sir.
39:36You have to, regardless if you put out your hand or you put out your foot, the first question is why you are running from the officer.
39:44This is the question, and when people come in and call in for the minister and the commissioner to resign, this is just a handful of people, sir.
39:52This is just a handful of people.
39:54Now, our next question, I don't want to get into the political arena, sir.
39:58But you have elected members voted for Zoso, and then you have non-elected members voted against it.
40:05Sir, I welcome Zoso in my village for the rest of my life because you would be free, the police and the armies.
40:11But, you know, there are negative that certain political parties put in out there, and this is not good.
40:16This is something where the police should come in and educate the people, you know, about the pros of this also.
40:23And I want to thank a lot, sir.
40:25Your office resolved for me to set up an appointment.
40:27Thank a lot, sir.
40:28Thank you, Carla.
40:29Thank you very much, Carla.
40:31I'm happy that you, you know, you have received the phone call for further engagement.
40:35I'm excited to speak further with you in relation to some of the issues you have raised, and I'll just touch one because of the interest of time.
40:43When we are taken out of office, it starts with, I swear by Almighty God.
40:48So the fact that you have factored in the need to have that supreme intervention, whatever you believe in, it's important from an individual context, perhaps a collective context,
40:56to understand that that must always be a part of your equation because policing is a very risky and dangerous profession.
41:03So I want to agree with you fully, and I endorse it, and I look forward to further engagement.
41:07Perhaps you may be, you know, very instrumental in terms of prompting some policy reform in Trinidad and Tobago to guide our law enforcement agencies.
41:15So I salute you this afternoon.
41:16We have another caller.
41:17Caller, good evening.
41:19Hi, good day.
41:20Are you hearing me?
41:21Yes, we're hearing you.
41:22Loud on clear, ma'am.
41:23Hi, I'm just calling.
41:25As a first-time mom, I don't really know too much about the law, about the carpet.
41:30I know that it's for your personal vehicle, it's required to have a carpet for children, 5 years and under, but it's not required for carpet or A3 vehicles.
41:42But I was just wondering, for the TTRS right to the service, is it required for those types of services?
41:50All right, thank you.
41:53Ms. Sally, basically she's asking for the car seats for the baby seats, should TTRS right share or those said taxis, private entities that transport individuals, have to have those in their vehicles?
42:07Or is it that the passenger will have to work with it if they have a child under 5?
42:11I think that's a very important question.
42:15You know, if we apply the law strictly and you are conveying a child, 5 years and under, as you indicated, you should have the appropriate seat to ensure that that side's safety is promoted.
42:25And if that vehicle is not fitted with a seat, well then, you still have the responsibility to ensure that that child is secure.
42:31So I think it will be after strike a proper balance there.
42:33And I will mention, as well, ASP Russell was asked that same question and he said, when it comes to public transportation, you have to secure the child in a way that the child is safe.
42:45Not saying that the taxi drivers need to have a child seat.
42:48We take that break.
42:49We'll be back.
42:49Look in your eyes.
42:51See a long time.
42:52You recognize that I know that I welcome.
42:54Your vibes that explode when I touch down.
42:56We got a thing in the background there.
42:58Lord, I'm telling you.
43:00Look lightning striking right there.
43:02Like lightning striking right there.
43:04This is EA Earthenards.
43:06We ain't singing today.
43:06I come with a positive message.
43:08You ever tell yourself, I go just for a few drinks and still decide to drive?
43:13That is not a safe choice.
43:14Because one bad decision could change everything.
43:17You see this carnival, we do a no more risky business.
43:20Choose a designated driver or choose a taxi service.
43:24You know what?
43:24Never, ever choose to drink and drive.
43:27Better choices, safer carnival.
43:29Now make the old place sway.
43:36Folks, take a look at all these medical conditions.
43:40What does it have in common?
43:44This.
43:45I-T-I-S.
43:47But what does I-T-I-S really mean?
43:49The suffix, itis, denotes inflammation of a specified organ or tissue.
43:54I-T-I-S really means inflammation.
43:57How do we combat chronic inflammation?
43:59Through lifestyle changes.
44:00Then, and only then, make sure you're getting enough mega-free fatty acids.
44:05Always consult a qualified medical professional before starting any supplements.
44:09Okay, I see you.
44:15Okay, let me see you.
44:16Cherry Hill.
44:17Uh, yeah.
44:17Now take it back.
44:18Uh, let me see you.
44:19Rock off, rock off.
44:21Uh, shake off, shake off.
44:22Let me see you.
44:23Rock off, rock off.
44:24Let me see you.
44:25Kick right, now kick left.
44:26Now step forward.
44:27Now step back.
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45:30advantage.
45:36Watch your attention.
45:46Thank you!
45:51Yeah, so why?
45:53You know, again, it's...
45:55What's your time now?
45:57It's time to happen!
45:59Yeah, I had a house. I had so much at times to do.
46:03And I can't be out there later,
46:06because they're drinking all this alcohol.
46:09You know, my head doesn't suck.
46:13Yeah.
46:14They're not me.
46:19It's either you're drinking, texting, or driving.
46:23Pick one, because you can't do all.
46:26Driving under the influence is deadly and expensive.
46:30If you are caught over the legal alcohol limit,
46:33drivers now face a fine of up to $24,000
46:37for first-time offense for exceeding breath alcohol limit
46:41and up to $45,000 for a second offense.
46:46Do you think texting and driving is safer?
46:50Wrong!
46:51Holding or using your phone while driving,
46:53that gets you a $1,125 fine.
46:58Even sending a WhatsApp message behind the wheel carries the same penalty.
47:03If you drive a vehicle without valid motor insurance,
47:07you can be fined $10,000.
47:10Your message can wait.
47:12Your life can't.
47:14Don't text and drive.
47:16Don't drink and drive.
47:18Don't text and drive.
47:19Don't drink and drive.
47:20Stay alive and avoid the fight.
47:23I know isn't and appearing recently.
47:24You needs to drive.
47:25Don't hate.
47:26I am feeling sick.
47:28Don't wait aけ please.
47:30Wait for you.
47:31You're a criminal.
47:32Let's redo.
47:33I'm feeling sick.
47:34What is your judgment sharing?
47:36You're a criminal.
47:38Only day.
47:39What do I remember when I see myself working onisiert ons Fatherbs?
47:43How do you deal with something I really.'"
47:45All right, we get back to the phone nights at this time.
47:48so resistant to body cam and why would he be against the pca investigating the police officer
47:55if he wants to build back trust in the police so which he has to let the pca do their job
48:04also the body cam the body camp is going to save the police officer if he's in the right
48:09if they are doing wrong maybe this is why they don't want it
48:12and also the last caller said about the guy the young one who got killed last couple weeks ago
48:19running didn't stop running freeing from the police is not a crime punishment by being shot
48:25why couldn't they like de-escalate why why it went from zero to 100. some people are traumatized by
48:33the police some people wrong but that doesn't that doesn't give that doesn't bring you that shouldn't
48:40be a death penalty you know and so far the police haven't given us yes out of the story so you have
48:46to understand that what the public saw is what is it what they're going to run with and until they can
48:50see something that's different that narrative is going to stick with the public and it's not a good
48:55narrative corporal ali i also heard you said the other day that filming the police could get you
49:00arrested but before you got this job you were advocating for that civilians don't genuinely go
49:07there and video tape the police if they're doing good right the right thing the cameras only come
49:12out when injustice is being done so i'm glad that there's cameras so we can see what really going
49:19on out there and if the police is right and they will be cleared with the videos but to say you don't
49:24want the pc the pca to invest the police that is not that that that is not the way to go
49:30all right caller thank you miss ali yeah thank you very much caller thank you for your commentary um
49:37your your points are noted um and thank you very much for your participation on the program this
49:41afternoon yeah we head back to the phone lines we have a caller caller good evening
49:45hello oh listen to miss ali and today good evening good evening what's all this country running
49:55day before yesterday listen to anything a police officer was shot he raised life and limb for the public
50:03citizens of this country not a word was said and i am amazed what this country coming through we should give
50:13some kudos to all that whole section of police was on that team day on that day they should have
50:22some promotion or something something something because the risk of life and live
50:30and we wish for my holy best speedy with probably so our bless all
50:37all right thank you caller it's miss ali but caller thank you very much and you know with me this is
50:41the balance that i love you know when you're on a platform you know you're hearing you know very
50:45critical perspectives and here it is we have a citizen who recognizing that a police officer was shot and
50:52you know the police officer yes take a note to protect and serve but you know it's a very and i spoke
50:57about a deep risk when you are policing so you know what i want to acknowledge your recognition of that
51:03issue and you know i want to also acknowledge where um from my listening of the reporting that the higher
51:10echelon from the ministers you know they directed their efforts to ensure that he got the necessary
51:16medical intervention um you know that was you know very rewarding in my respect for view um but that's the
51:21level of balance and i think those are the discussions that are healthy for us to build
51:26a very active and healthy democracy in trinidad and tobago yeah i have a suggestion yes we'll take
51:31this call first caller good evening
51:35call up good evening yeah yeah good afternoon i'm mr spun and good evening to the director good evening to
51:42you sir director you were talking about cricket and i'm going to use sunil narine ball against you and
51:51you're swinging on both sides left and off you are in a position now to look at the ttps from outside
52:02and i've listened to your utterances carefully and you have presented to me a decision way to fix the police service
52:14i am seeing a severe gap in the communications of the ttps with respect to citizens you see that fiasco
52:25that happen i'm saying fiasco until it's resolved in back history that is one issue that communication
52:34is questionable but more importantly the choices that the ttps used as media ambassadors some of them
52:45are through odd in the rationale for example two of them continuously come on beyond the tape and they
52:53belong to the second division one is the vice president and one is the second vice president
53:01and as an ordinary citizen no one can save two masters and be objective and some of the questions
53:11i have asked them they have failed to answer it because they pivot away for example what happened
53:19in basi street we won't answer with respect to how police interacted with these people
53:27those people in the second division have always said that you have to be proven guilty before judgment
53:34could make they have to sometimes when when a police officer that before the court and and on disciplinary
53:42markers they say you have to be proven guilty i believe richer stage now because the police service
53:49eight percent confidence tells me it if it hasn't collapsed already it is on the verge we have to
53:56reconstruct the police service as you have said with people who command their what should i say the
54:05responsibility know the role and responsibility understand the function and i'm going back to the day of
54:10police in the former commissioner for the days of police in didn't know that he has the power to
54:20investigate the people responsibility for the day of policy because he passed it on to the pca i'm going
54:27and not saying any more again i'll listen up here all right thank you mr ali well kola thank you very much
54:33for joining in any discussion as well you know a lot to absorb um but we look at it um thank you very
54:38much for your participation as always serving two masters is one where people use loosely but the same
54:44way that you're attorney at law you have the bar association that is maybe senior council some of them may
54:53be masters some of them may be judges and they could practice law so it is one way it works hand in hand
54:58so i'm just saying with regards to persons who are involved in the police service and they're also
55:03serving citizens and holding another hat as a welfare officer in this regard it is there for the
55:10position and the expertise of an individual for that said position and well said with yeah you know
55:16thanks for that position final call and we will wrap things up with mr ali kola good evening good afternoon
55:21um i'm just trying to stay right i am always in support of the police service and it's the first time
55:32i'm feeling like if i'm losing that support chief is there right i just try to be adjust with everything
55:40i'm a regular caller and certain things that always to be doing is the first time i started to feel well
55:46a negativity towards the police force and i understand what the gentleman who called before
55:52is trying to say right and it started from where the ticketing system started recently here we're
56:01talking about fines the fine is very very very high now it increased double full but if the same energy
56:10that the officers had now it had it then with just the demure point right it would have revealed the
56:16same results where people where citizens wasn't going to have to go through this level of of torture
56:23on the street you've seen it you know and i all i could say is that continue doing all the work but we
56:30need to see the same enforcement that it had now i hope it continue i hope it continue and and let me
56:38organize all this in order to bring back trust in the public i i don't know i don't know why i feel
56:42in this way you know i will go down to the ground to support officers before but now i feel indifferent
56:48and i'm sure i'm not the only one feeling that way officer so please you know please please please
56:54please please let us communicate more now please all you communicate more to us all right caller thank you
57:01i'll call out thank you very much um you know you have pleaded um your your your your position is
57:07you know um chronicle accordingly and you know hopefully we'll see some progress um within in
57:12closing i guess i want to endorse and again um emphasize and recognize the communication department
57:19and the police service in conjunction with beyond the tape for a very active um last couple days or
57:24couple weeks in relation to bringing very important information to be able to guide the citizenry you know ahead
57:30um of the what we consider the the greatest show on earth and i hope that we take heed of all the
57:35advice all the information i want to wish you all a very safe and happy carnival the law enforcement
57:40agencies you know we have heard from the executive of the ttps that they are going to be out in their
57:44numbers please let us comply and remember that while we may have the oath officers every single
57:49individual are required to play their role to ensure that we police the place in the way that it should be
57:54police to ensure that when the persons from outside looking in in trinidad and tobago they will be
57:58interested in joining and moving forward mr ali thank you so much thank you very much don't forget
58:02you will see us back next thursday happy carnival to you all news is up next god bless we are out
58:20you
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