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03:27Good evening, Trinidad and Tobago, and those of you who are locked on globally, this is Beyond the Tape.
03:32I'm your host, Whitney Husbands, and it feels so good to be back with you this evening as we move
03:38forward.
03:38And I'm hoping that persons had an enjoyable and safe carnival.
03:42But unfortunately, some persons were not able to say the same.
03:46And of course, we will dive in into more because we have a lot to unfold this evening.
03:50And to help me is my co-host, who is no stranger to the show, the gentleman who gives us
03:54all the information that's needed with the TTPS.
03:56And to guide all the law-abiding citizens, and those who are not law-abiding, to go on the straight
04:01and narrow.
04:02We have ASP Russell here with us, my co-host.
04:04Good evening to you, sir.
04:05And how are you?
04:06Good evening, Ms. Husbands.
04:07I am doing okay.
04:10You're trying to keep it together, right?
04:11You know, Carnival has indeed taken a toll.
04:14Yes.
04:15On not just me, but on all our officers, you know.
04:18Let me first say, good evening, Shire and Tobago.
04:21On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioners, and First and Second Division Officers of Shire and
04:27Tobago Police Service.
04:29I want to say, come, I want to come in.
04:31Yes.
04:32Let me start by saying that.
04:33I will give you the clap.
04:34All the officers who came out and supported and did what they had to do.
04:38They reached on time, they went beyond to ensure that the festivities were safe.
04:44I want to thank the Goal Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ms. Susan Martin.
04:48I want to thank the Commissioner.
04:49I want to also thank the alternate Goal, Mr. Sean Henry, Assistant Commissioner of Police.
04:55You know, a lot goes into Carnival.
04:58Yes.
04:59And I want to say thanks to all our stakeholders, maybe from the Defense Force, TNTech, OASA, even the Ambulance
05:06Service.
05:07Services.
05:08Services, yeah.
05:09We want to say thank you.
05:11You can see, you can see I have a toll on you.
05:13And I know many persons are out there trying to recover because the foreign strain, we call it the flu
05:18that is circulating.
05:19So we have to take care of ourselves.
05:20And I know other officers as well.
05:22They are really tired, but they have to get back to work nonetheless because they took this job as serious
05:29as possible.
05:30Not just for the Carnival season, but to uphold what the uniform stands for, to protect and save the citizens.
05:36So I will give a big round, a big, big, big, big, big, big, big, big round of applause because
05:41the presence was felt and they were there and they were very pleasant.
05:45The ones I was able to engage with quickly before we dive in, I asked some officers to take me
05:51to another location because the trot was very long.
05:55And they advised me, ma'am, we cannot allow you in the vehicle because you have on a costume.
06:02Is that okay?
06:03I would tell you this, right?
06:04If you are dressed and decked off in your costume, it means that you are prepared to come out on
06:09the street and be a masquerader and enjoy all that comes with being a masquerader, which may include walking from
06:19one point to the other.
06:20Well, I was actually going to work.
06:22I wasn't in masquerader mode, but I had to look like a masquerader to work.
06:27So I was moving from point A from a job to another.
06:29But, I mean, I was just asking, but they were very pleasant.
06:32Nonetheless, I was just giving the engagement, but a lot to unfold.
06:35Things that happened even during the Carnival season, that was very alarming to many persons in the country that left
06:41persons feeling traumatized.
06:44And it wasn't even them in a set situation and one in particular that stood out.
06:48And persons are still trying to figure out where are we with this?
06:51It's the couple that was fatally shot in the Coover area over that weekend.
06:59But there were also some other incidents that took place as well.
07:03But where are we now with what we witnessed, that traumatic, disturbing video that is still out circulating.
07:10It's still out circulating.
07:11How are you all dealing with the child and also children who were wrong?
07:16Well, I'm sure the Witness and Victim Support Unit would have been activated to do their functions.
07:23And with respect to counseling persons, neighbors, the children, getting the necessary care for the children.
07:30Because persons have to understand when situations like these happen, it affects an entire community.
07:37More than just the family.
07:38It affects the entire nation.
07:41I know investigations are taking place.
07:44And we, the TTPS, would leave no stone unturned to bring these persons of this heinous act to Justice Radimian
07:54answer for what they did.
07:57We will continue to work.
07:58We're asking for the public to partner with us.
08:00800-TIPS, 555-999.
08:04All we want is the information.
08:06If their persons are wrong, their persons have heard something, seen something, or probably just know, all right, there was
08:12a fault not between one of the victims and a particular person.
08:16That, as little as it may seem, would be enough to point us in that direction.
08:21The information on ESP was so disturbing because what person's witness was a child witnessing the death of their mother.
08:29And where's the TTPS where it comes to the victims now with the support right now?
08:35Yeah, well, like I said earlier, the Witness and Victim Support Unit, they would have been activated to deal with
08:41all those things.
08:41Because the counseling and the rehabilitation process have started, I'm certain of that, because they operate and work with us
08:49at this point in time.
08:51It would also be counseling for the community as well and all those involved.
08:55But as I said, you know, we as citizens have to come forward.
09:01There are persons who would have seen something.
09:05There are persons who have information that can point us in a direction.
09:08What are you, what are you, could you remember the color of the car, the number plate?
09:14What they were wearing?
09:16Because I'll tell you something, eh?
09:16Even what they were wearing, let's say they used a stolen vehicle.
09:20And we recognize it as a stolen vehicle.
09:23We could now track that plate.
09:24We could call the owner of that vehicle.
09:26We could find the owner and ascertain to them where was their vehicle stolen from.
09:30That now gives us a location.
09:32We could now go to that location, see their CCTV footage,
09:35to see who were the persons that indeed stole that vehicle to do this, describe, you know.
09:40So people, the information is necessary.
09:42Don't ever think that it's too little or it's not enough.
09:45The smallest piece to the puzzle could help solve the whole puzzle.
09:49And just for the public to know if you missed,
09:51there was an interview with the grandmother,
09:52and she was stating that her grandson refused to come from under the table at home
09:57because he's believing that the gunman is going to show up again.
10:02So those persons who may have any information, as ESP Russell mentioned,
10:07as small as a mustard seed, please, we are asking to give the information
10:11so we can get justice for this family and, of course, his support for the victims as well
10:17and those who were traumatized and the persons in the community
10:19because I understand within the community it was a traumatic and horrific situation to go through.
10:24No one should go through something like that.
10:26Also, the second incident was the fatal shooting on Monday night of a 16-year-old Ezekiel Moore.
10:33And, of course, I know the investigations continue with that
10:36and anyone with information there persons could give to the TTPS.
10:42And the shooting continued also today in East Port of Spain
10:46where one person died and two were injured.
10:49I don't know, ESP, what more could you all do presence-wise,
10:54but it seems like the criminal element, they don't care.
10:58If you all are there, not there, I mean, standing in front of them, they're taking the chance.
11:03Well, you know, this is where intelligence-led policing comes in, right?
11:06And the police service, we would not know it all.
11:11We would not know where everything would be happening.
11:13But we would continue to deploy our resources and focus the resources.
11:17You see, when we focus our resources in a particular area, persons blame us for stereotyping.
11:23Correct.
11:24But when you look at a lot of these shooting incidents,
11:26they are concentrated to certain areas in the country.
11:30When last have you heard about a shooting in Lange Park?
11:34I can't tell you.
11:34See?
11:35Or Westmoreland or something like that.
11:37So when we deploy our resources and we concentrate in these areas,
11:41persons tend to find that there's discrimination and the police doing this,
11:44but we are asking the communities to really pull back
11:48and take a look at yourself and ask yourself if this is the kind of community you want going forward.
11:53Because I will tell you something.
11:54A community is as good as the people in the community.
11:58The people in the community that makes the community.
12:00And persons have to understand everybody has a role.
12:05Yes, we do.
12:06We need to love and care for each other.
12:08Persons need to find alternative means to settle their disputes.
12:13Because people have disputes, right?
12:15Definitely.
12:16And that is like how you deal with the disputes,
12:19where it would not reach the point of violence.
12:21If that's the only way of dealing with someone and having an issue and resolving that matter,
12:27it should not lead, the first thing should not lead, or ever, to violence.
12:33And I totally agree.
12:35You know, for what we see these days, everybody has this,
12:37I don't know if it's the music that we are listening,
12:40I don't know what influence they're looking at at social media.
12:44It's cool to be bad.
12:46It's not cool to be bad.
12:47But meaning that is what is giving.
12:51That is what it's giving, yeah.
12:52Yeah, it is.
12:52But I will tell you something.
12:54Parents, guardians, friends, relatives, badness has two options.
12:59Either you are killed or you end up in prison.
13:04Yeah.
13:06Either you are killed or you end up in prison.
13:10And I'm asking you all out there to speak to your loved ones who you know are involved in criminal
13:18activity.
13:19Parents, guardians, aunts, uncles, relatives, friends.
13:25Because you all know.
13:27Miss Husbands, a lot of them know.
13:29And they are holding secrets for these guys.
13:32And women.
13:33Men and women.
13:34And then when something happens now, they will look for somebody to blame.
13:38But the police cannot do it by ourselves.
13:41And we continue to ask for the assistance.
13:43We continue to ask for the partnership.
13:45And yes, there are times where we may do something that you may not be too pleased about.
13:50Yeah.
13:50We ask for your forgiveness and we continue to work with you.
13:54We continue to partner with you because the people are the police and the police are the people.
14:00Yeah.
14:01Could I ask you this?
14:03Having so much experience with NDTTPS and interacting with so many individuals and persons who have been committing heinous crimes
14:11as well.
14:12Have you all even asked at any point in time?
14:15I'm just asking you.
14:15Like, what made them get involved?
14:18Have you ever asked, why are you doing this?
14:20I will tell you something.
14:23When you look at society and certain communities, being in a gang provides a lot of things.
14:31Persons join gangs for different reasons.
14:33Sometimes it's belonging.
14:35Yes.
14:35Because they may have whatever issue that pertains at home between mom and dad or the eye product of a
14:41single parent home and they are not of the opinion that anyone loves them.
14:45And this is why it keeps happening on the parenting to that point.
14:49I gave some trouble but my mother never gave up on me.
14:52My mother never gave up on me.
14:55Sometimes they're being threatened at school so you join the gang for that protection.
15:00Sometimes the gang promises you things that your friends have because everybody wants to go to school with their nice
15:05sneakers and have a nice phone.
15:07And the person might tell you, join the gang, you'll get your sneakers on your phone because you want to
15:12feel a part of parenting has become so difficult.
15:16It's really a skill and an art that you have to master because you continuously pull.
15:21It's a continuous pull and thug between you and the forces out there because sometimes when your children leave home,
15:32sometimes they tend to leave all that you told them at home as well.
15:36You know, even in Believer, I know of that where, and I've seen it with friends growing up where they
15:42will act one way in school or when we're out and with their parents.
15:46But I don't know what my mother did to me, that every time I thought if I did something that
15:51was not pleasing to my parents that I would die.
15:57But I guess your mother...
15:58I don't know, I just, I'm being honest.
16:00So what they, even if they called, the teachers called my parents in school because I was very talkative.
16:06And so I'm doing this job.
16:08But they used to, and they knew already that, oh yeah, she was talking.
16:12So it wasn't a surprise.
16:13It was always that, I know my child.
16:15It wasn't a different face at home on another face.
16:18Yeah, but the wrath of my mom is real.
16:21All right?
16:22So...
16:22Well, I, I gave a different kind of trouble.
16:25Yeah.
16:25Notwithstanding the, how my mother was crazy, but, you know.
16:28I think our, both parents are big.
16:31But, you know, I guess, and that is what I'm saying.
16:34We have since departed of the principles that we used.
16:37We no longer utilize a community or a village to raise a child.
16:41You know, I mean, we really need to get back to those days.
16:45And we are asking Trinidad because Trinidad is a beautiful place.
16:48It's a lovely place.
16:49And also not disappointing your parents as something that I think you all should, as children, look close to.
16:54Right now, let's take a look at what's making today's headlines.
17:16And those are your stories making today's headlines.
17:19We take a short break and we'll continue with more.
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19:47All children have rights.
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19:54Our government should ensure that we enjoy our rights.
20:05Children have rights.
20:25And welcome, Mark.
20:26If you're not joining us, we have ASP Russell here with us.
20:28Now, ASP, let's talk about the online service, the TTPS online service platform advisory and what persons need to pay
20:35attention to.
20:36You know, a bit of our strategic pillars, pillar number three, looking at operational excellence.
20:41We know there are certain things that we now have that members could access online, such as a certificate of
20:46character request, public match permits, public meeting applications, general road event applications, carnival permits, donations, raffle bingos, and lost document
20:55applications.
20:56So, yes, even with that, you can sit in the confines of your home, the comfort of your house, and
21:03you can do the necessary applications.
21:05I didn't know bingo was a permit.
21:06Yes, once, yes.
21:09Yeah, you have to get a permit for bingo as well.
21:10Really?
21:11Yeah.
21:11Interesting.
21:12I know the raffles, and I didn't know about the bingo.
21:15But let's speak about yesterday, the cool down at Maracas Beach.
21:18Tell us about that.
21:19What took place?
21:21Well, with respect to the cool down on Maracas Beach, you would have seen the Deputy Commissioner, Ms. Suzette Martin.
21:28You would have seen Mr. Rishi Singh, the ACP.
21:30And we're speaking here, securing the vibes as we continue.
21:33Ash Wednesday cool down advisors, Deputy Commissioner of Police Operation, and Gold Commander for the Fester Shield decided, and as
21:40they said,
21:40they extend sincere thanks to all the officers and stakeholders who continue to support activities across the train to be
21:46good during the Ash Wednesday cool down.
21:49So, all hands were on deck, yeah?
21:50Excuse me.
21:51Beach events and related gatherings remain a key operational focus under security vibes,
21:56and our officers will maintain a strong, visible presence to ensure a safe and orderly environment for all.
22:02While your safety remains our priority, we urge members of the public to exercise song, judgment, and responsibility.
22:14Monitor your alcohol consumption, listen to the lifeguards, exercise caution when entering the sea.
22:20You know, some people like to mix the sea and alcohol.
22:22Alcohol, sea and alcohol, do not mix.
22:26Be careful of the flotation devices.
22:28The user that they give, the younger ones to use, because, you know, sometimes you just look off a moment,
22:33whether it's to answer a cell phone, you know, the cell phone, and then next thing is a problem.
22:37You know, so, you know, we encourage our patrons to act with responsibility, comply with the law,
22:42and prioritize safety at all times so that we can continue to work together to keep celebrations peaceful and enjoyable,
22:49protecting the vibes and securing the future.
22:52All right.
22:53So let's talk about the importance of the air support over the carnival season that was very much present.
22:59Yep.
23:02This was very interesting to see.
23:04Some of the toys?
23:05Well, I mean, you said you all were bringing all the toys.
23:07Yes, the toys were outside.
23:08We are now witnessing some of the toys that we use, that aerial view that gave the TTPS advantage point
23:17to see what is happening,
23:20the flow of the bands, if there was any issues where bands were unable to move, or, of course, yes,
23:29fights,
23:29so anything that you all needed to see and move quickly and that they could relay that information to the
23:34officers on the ground.
23:36Even on routes, some of them are simple as bees.
23:39As what?
23:40Bees.
23:40Yes, I know bees come out to have a time.
23:41Bees come out to have a time, and bees, you know, cause some bands to be redirected as well.
23:47But, you know, we want to thank the air support unit because, I mean, you have already seen that all
23:53-hands-on-deck approach.
23:54And while some are at it, I want to thank the corporate communications department for their robust safety campaign
24:00that kept the public informed throughout the carnival season, you know, cause we had all the little campaigns, the RTs.
24:08And we want to thank the artists, too, who gave of their time for free to come to share so
24:14that person would so be encouraged to behave in a particular way.
24:16And this is, we talk about the camaraderie and the coming together of everybody in Trinidad and Tobago, to mention
24:22Trinidad and Tobago, a lovely place.
24:24This country could be so nice.
24:26Yeah, we just need to, you know, do a little bit better and understand what we have here is really
24:31a gem.
24:31Now, I will acknowledge also DCP, Suzette Martin, because she was on the ground because she was the Gold Shield
24:37Operations Goal Commander, right?
24:40And the way in which she was making sure everything was running and staying connected, I got a glimpse of
24:46her on the road,
24:47and I could tell you she was extremely busy, and we saw that even yesterday she was still on the
24:51ground,
24:51making sure persons were safe and understood that there was a flow that needed to happen.
24:56So I commend her on the entire team along with the TTPs.
25:00And speaking of securing the vibes, because you mentioned that, let's take a look of securing the vibes for the
25:04Carnival Weekend with the TTPs.
25:06Let's take a look.
25:43Let's take a look.
25:43Let's take a look.
29:28Ladies and gentlemen, we'll take a break and when we come back, we'll continue with more with your calls.
29:32So we'll be back soon.
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33:33I want to further hear your comments on a global issue that is happening right now in the UK.
33:44And you know the old address is, when the outer world sneezed, Trinidad could catch the cold.
33:55In the UK now, the issue has shown that no one is above the law, including the king and the
34:06royal family.
34:09I couldn't ask for that. Even presidents and prime ministers and high government officials are not above the law.
34:18Three years ago, there was a marriage that was supported with respect to the leaders of parliament.
34:27The three high office officials that allegedly was part of that was the president, was a former former prime minister,
34:37and was the police service commissioner.
34:39A former commissioner police, Gary Griffith, did a complete file and passed it on the C.O.P. Jacob, a
34:51senator who wrote the DDP on this.
34:54I think the honourable former former C.O.P. Jacob, passed it on in the C.O.P.
35:00I am hoping that you could come back next to tell me where that investigation is.
35:05The previous concerns of our highest court, and you see what they're doing in the UK.
35:11The police service has to show testicular prostitutes and resolve that issue.
35:18And the other issue that I will continue to raise, the Achilles Chamber file, which is synonymous with the EPC
35:28file.
35:28It is alleged that there are 30 people. We have to find the co-conspirators that one has gone to
35:37the beyond.
35:38And a lot of people with the EPC say those people who are involved in those EAS kinds and abusing
35:44all those young women will go to hell.
35:46And I'm not passing judgment on anybody, but the police has to result that. I'm going to have a nice
35:52evening.
35:53Thank you, Kola.
35:55Yes, P.
35:56Well, we thank you for the commendation that you gave to the police service.
36:00And I hear you when you spoke about persons not being above the law.
36:06And I know with my organization, I would have seen, and I do try my best to keep abreast of
36:14what is taking place in the society.
36:16I would have seen ministers before the court, would you?
36:18Yes.
36:19I would have seen union leaders in front of the court, would you?
36:22Yes.
36:23I would have seen other persons that held high office before the courts already.
36:28But we do not know about the conviction part yet.
36:30Well, the matter is taking place.
36:33But I'm saying, it is a testament that the Trinidad and Tobago police service without favor and affection, malice or
36:41ill will, once there's evidence to pursue a charge against somebody, regardless to race, color, creed, political affiliation, rank or
36:53hierarchy, it is preferred.
36:57We have had a situation where, I mean, come on, even one of our commissioners were detained for some time.
37:05So to say that, I mean, we have evidenced that we are an organization that operates without favor and affection,
37:13malice or ill will.
37:14All right.
37:15We have another caller, caller.
37:16Good evening.
37:19Hello.
37:20Good evening.
37:21Good evening.
37:23Good evening.
37:24Good evening.
37:25Good evening.
37:51Now three.
38:06Thank you, sir.
38:08would obviously be there on the joint patrols,
38:11and during the operations,
38:14that other agency is often times
38:18easily assist and optimizes any TDPF operation.
38:23Secondly, in recent times,
38:27the nation's highways and highways
38:28have been populated by a motorized cycle.
38:32I'm not sure if you came across it.
38:34Yes.
38:35Anyway,
38:38these are bicycles that are not motorized.
38:41You see a lot of Spanish-speaking
38:43in the European family from the South American,
38:45using it to transport children,
38:48man who want to drive.
38:49Oftentimes, we don't help it.
38:51So I want to find out now if there is need for legislation,
38:55because these things have a speed limit
38:58in 50 kilometers, 20 miles forward,
39:02or that could match vehicles at speed.
39:07Yeah.
39:08They are within the authorized space for light motor vehicles.
39:13At traffic lights, they're waiting alongside you
39:15like a motorbike.
39:16So I want to know now if there,
39:18and I often, and I recall that, that, that, that, um,
39:23vehicle power system that CCs, engine power,
39:26that they use to, to lighten them with respect to motorbikes,
39:30like the car lights, and traffic, et cetera.
39:32I, I, I want, I want to pose a question in this, in this public space,
39:37if there is need to legislate the, the, the, the, the criminal stream
39:41of these motorized cycles, because they are in the public room,
39:47driving alongside and overtaking because of traffic.
39:51So, so please advise, please advise on if they, they're in legislation
39:55or they need to implement legislation.
39:59Yes.
40:00All right.
40:00So let me start by saying, um, I hear your commendation.
40:04Let me just say, you want to thank again, all the stakeholders from the
40:09TTPS, the defense force, minister national security, license officers,
40:17traffic wardens, um, medical, the medical teams, the fire service,
40:25WASA, but you mentioned all C and tech, but I want to make sure
40:29that the call is satisfied.
40:31And if I do forget anybody, I do apologize, but we thank you.
40:35Um, with respect to these, the motorcycles.
40:37Very concerning.
40:38It, it is something that have, um, caught my attention as well.
40:44I know under 50 CCs, it's not, um, necessary to be registered.
40:49Okay.
40:49Right.
40:50However, we have to look at the concept of the electric ones,
40:53and the electric ones are even faster than the motorized ones, uh, with 50 CCs.
40:59So what I did, I, um, reached out another colleague of mine at the licensing authority,
41:05and he told me that there are just, there are continuous discussion.
41:10And within some time in the near future, there will be some directive
41:14or legislative direction with respect to these motorcycles,
41:19because they ought not to be on the highway.
41:21Yeah.
41:21And I really hope it happens soon, because it could be used also to commit crimes.
41:26Of course.
41:26To get away as quickly as possible from the officers.
41:30Because if you're cutting and weaving through cars and traffic,
41:33it's a small device, and how are you going to catch up with your big vehicle?
41:37And if you don't have, of course, an officer who could try to detain these individuals.
41:43But it's very concerning, and it's not just on this show.
41:46Many persons are bringing this up, and it's circulating on social media, and it's very concerning.
41:51And I think they need to move as quickly as possible.
41:53And then, that being a vehicle on the roadway, there's no need for insurance.
41:57What if that person passes and hits your mirror on your vehicle, the mirror breaks?
42:00Then you have no insurance to cover that.
42:03Who do you report?
42:03Where do you report it?
42:04And stuff like that.
42:05So it poses a lot of issues, and I hope that the relevant authorities that are listening at this point
42:11in time,
42:13you know, just speed it up a little bit so that we can have a clear direction on these motorcycles.
42:18Alright, we need to take a short break. We'll be back.
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44:22Slavery.
44:23A terrible time in our history.
44:26The kidnapping.
44:27Buying and selling of people for profit.
44:30The exploitation of another human being.
44:32It still exists today.
44:34It has a new name.
44:36Human trafficking.
44:38Anyone can be a victim.
44:39There is forced labor.
44:43Sexual exploitation.
44:45And domestic servitude.
44:48Human trafficking is a worldwide problem and an emerging concern for us here in Trinidad and Tobago.
44:55If you know of or suspect human trafficking activity, call the counter-trafficking hotline at 800-4CTU or 800-4288.
45:05Human trafficking is a crime.
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45:26And we are back.
45:27We are back to the phone lines at this time.
45:29We have a caller on the line.
45:30Caller, good evening.
45:31Very good evening to the panel.
45:34Good evening to Mr. Russell.
45:36I always feel proud when I see you on set.
45:42I must also congratulate you again on your promotion.
45:45I know you have labored long in the vineyards, all in OCNFB days and so on.
45:52So congratulations.
45:53Thanks.
45:54And the matter I want to raise with you this evening is concerning how wireless messages are transmitted over the
46:02police set.
46:03I've been to a number of police stations, both in distant times and in recent times, in a low enforcement
46:12capacity.
46:13And I would often hear the command sender giving descriptions and names of persons, transmitting things like,
46:25a man in practice, the informant is, let's say, with me husband, telephone number, so, so, so, so.
46:37Right?
46:37And this is transmitted on the wireless and the wireless is loud in the station.
46:45Civilian in the charge room is hearing that.
46:48Prisoners in the back is hearing that.
46:50Now, I know the wireless have to be up for officers to be cognizant as to what is happening.
46:56Right?
46:56But they must find a way to convey that message of the informant without using that word informant.
47:05Now, I know some time ago there was ten codes and so on put in place.
47:08But something must be done in order to relay those messages without that bad word, the informant,
47:18like this, name being called on the wireless as well as the person's number.
47:24Right?
47:25So, this is what, I don't know, I don't know how you're doing.
47:27I have some ideas.
47:28I wouldn't give it on the TV.
47:30I can leave my number and so on.
47:32But I have some ideas as to how it could be done.
47:35But something should be done.
47:36Okay, sir?
47:36Thank you very much.
47:38Thank you, Colin.
47:39So, well, I hope that you leave the number so that we can have the ideas.
47:43I hear you and I understand because even sometimes when I report to work,
47:48when persons stand to give me the strength of what is taking place in the district,
47:51based on the capacity of the chargement and where persons are seated,
47:55I may just, you know, tell them, you'll talk to me or decide or something like that.
47:59Because, I mean, you don't want the public doing all the business.
48:02Exactly.
48:02I totally understand and I too have been in stations and you are passing through
48:06and you are hearing the whole transmission, man, I'm at Fiam and stuff like that.
48:10So, I hear you and it is something that we would definitely revisit
48:16and see how best we could rectify or change or adjust some things, you know.
48:22Because I know the ten codes came out, yes, but even though the ten codes came out,
48:27there's still certain critical information that is given over the set.
48:30So, I hear you and it may be something that we may have to invest some resources,
48:36but probably do earpieces to persons in charge,
48:39at least two or three persons or, you know,
48:41probably have some sort of soundproofing between us and the public.
48:47Yes, definitely. We are back to the phone 9th scholar. Good evening.
48:52Hello.
48:53Yes, listen to you, both of you.
48:55Yes. Good evening, sir.
49:25So, I believe that, you know, this will be rectified because we are hearing your concerns
49:31and I'm certain that the authorities that be, some of them view the program.
49:35Yes.
49:36And we recognize that there is an issue that we need to really hasten our footsteps to rectify
49:43in the shortest possible term.
49:46It's something I would also want to champion from my side.
49:49Maybe I could have a conversation with the commissioner and have him, from his office,
49:53advance the importance of rectifying this issue.
49:57Yes, most definitely. We have another caller.
49:59Caller, good evening.
50:01Hello, good evening.
50:02Good evening.
50:03Good evening, caller.
50:03Yeah, good evening, officer.
50:07Good evening, sir.
50:33We are reactive.
50:33Yes.
50:33It's based on what is taking place.
50:35But I assure you in our quest to make every place in Chantabaga a safe place, once we recognize
50:39that there's an issue, we redeploy our resources to treat with that issue.
50:44The thing about it is that we cannot be everywhere, and there's something called crime migration,
50:49meaning that if there's an issue taking place at Gulf City,
50:52by the time we really put the resources there to stem that incident or bring that to arrest,
50:59the person's gone somewhere else.
51:01So we always have to try to be one step ahead of the criminals, which we try,
51:06but sometimes we don't always have the necessary resources, and that's where you come in.
51:09I mean, persons, as they mentioned, the area, which are heavily populated with persons who are going there to shop
51:16and get their personal items, I mean, they could work with the TTPS because I'm sure they have personal security
51:21that is there.
51:22Definitely.
51:23At least that they could put things in place while the persons are going there to shop for safety reasons
51:29and also work or collaborate with the TTPS so they can have some swift communication.
51:35And let me show you how important the public is, right?
51:37You're going home, one person sitting on the corner, you pass straight.
51:43Next week, two persons sitting on the corner, you pass straight.
51:46Then it becomes five.
51:48Then it becomes ten.
51:50Then somebody starts to smoke.
51:53Then somebody starts to sell.
51:55That two persons diamond on the corner now becomes a block
51:58because every day you passed, you ignored it.
52:01Yeah.
52:02We have a final caller now.
52:03Caller, good evening.
52:06Yes.
52:06Good evening, caller.
52:08Good evening, caller.
52:08Good evening, caller.
52:12Good show indeed, very good show.
52:14I want to congratulate the chairman of the police service for an excellent job.
52:21You all went beyond the core of duty in the way how you would handle yourself.
52:27I have the personal experience of seeing your men and women handling the situation in some cases.
52:34And I want to say, at heart of the earth, I salute you all this evening.
52:39As a former member of the Department of Health, professionalism was out there.
52:42And to deal with all these circumstances.
52:45But, sir, I want to ask you, please, put all your resources into that situation in Cuba.
52:52That Cuba murder has traumatized some friends of mine from the U.K.
52:57And they say, Billy, we know you are wrong with the police on them.
53:00Get that monster who did that act in front of all those little children.
53:05He's not supposed to be among civilized people, sir.
53:09I salute you, I salute you, ASP.
53:12Well, thank you, Cora.
53:13Thank you, Cora, for the police.
53:14Bye.
53:16Thank you very much, sir, for that.
53:17And we will continue to do our best.
53:19It will be like when we hear those sentiments.
53:21Let me tell you something.
53:23Yes, and I want to confirm the victim witness and support unit their interaction and involve.
53:29Remember, the council of persons and the community.
53:30And I tell you this, when situations like that happen, not only does it affect the community, but it affects
53:38the police officers as well.
53:40And there's a burning desire within us to capture these persons who are responsible.
53:47So, I assure you that we are not resting.
53:51We are not sleeping.
53:53And we are not allowing this case to become a cold case.
53:57We are doing all that is possible.
54:00But I ask that you out there, somebody must have seen, heard, witnessed something.
54:08I'm asking.
54:09I'm begging.
54:10I'm pleading.
54:12Somebody may be on a corner and hear them speaking about it.
54:15And it says, X and Y do the shooting.
54:18Z was the getaway driver.
54:20Please bring the information.
54:22Have a wonderful evening.
54:23Yes, P. Russell, thank you so much.
54:25We appreciate you.
54:26News is up next.
54:27And we will see you tomorrow, same time, same place.
54:29God bless.
54:40We'll see you tomorrow, same time, same place.
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