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03:12Good evening, Trinidad and Tobago, and to our international audience, and of course our brothers and sisters in Grenada.
03:18This is Beyond the Tape.
03:19I'm your host, Whitney Husbands.
03:21Now, today we are changing gears, just a bit focusing on something a little bit different.
03:26Because we know school is out, and parents are preparing for the brand new school term.
03:32And with that being said, we are hoping that you are able to prepare your children for what is necessary
03:37when it comes to the new school term.
03:40Being respectful, understanding their environment, embracing the new environments that they're entering, and to guide us with that.
03:47We have a brand new face joining us this evening.
03:50And he's going to be my co-host.
03:52We have Acting Sergeant Devon Jarr Group.
03:56Good evening to you, sir.
03:57How are you?
03:57Good evening, Ms. Husbands.
03:58I'm fine.
03:59Are you ready?
04:00Yes, I am.
04:01You ready to go?
04:02Always.
04:03All right.
04:03I was born ready.
04:04Okay, I'm happy to hear that.
04:05Now, first of all, let us start off with school is out.
04:09Yes.
04:09And the time, I mean, this vacation period, for me, I don't know about you, is passing so fast.
04:15So, parents are already out preparing for their children to get back to school.
04:19Yes.
04:19And I know you are here to guide us accordingly.
04:21So, let's dive straight into that.
04:23And I want you to give us some practical tips parents can share with their children as we prepare for
04:29the new school too.
04:30Yes, sure.
04:31No problem.
04:31Well, let's look at it from this perspective.
04:35Preparing for the academic period that we are now going into, it's just one part of the equation.
04:41What we have to look at is the emotional and the psychological well-being of the child.
04:48Some children will be going into new horizons.
04:52For instance, first time they go into primary school, and then there are those first time they go into secondary
04:56school.
04:57These environments will be new to them.
04:59And, of course, there will be some level of anxiety.
05:02So, parents should take some time, have a conversation with their children, sit them down, and reassure them that even
05:11though it's a new environment, it is something that we can look forward to.
05:15And some of the things that parents can do to ensure that their child feels a lot more confident in
05:22entering a new environment, you should take the child on a little visit to the school compound beforehand.
05:30And for those parents who may be living close to the schools, you can take a walk to the school
05:36with your children.
05:37That builds a level of positive expectation.
05:41It kind of calms the anxiety, and it builds that emotional resilience.
05:47So, the apprehension would start to dissipate.
05:50Okay, which is very important because I don't know if you could recall at some point in time when you
05:55enter, our new school environment is very intimidating.
05:59It is. It definitely is.
06:00And I think now more than ever, because our children are so advanced that they have access to seeing and
06:06knowing so many things, they are in a space where everything is technology-driven.
06:12So, things that they see and experience is through the phones or the tablets or the iPads.
06:19But now when it comes to going into a physical school environment and meeting other children of different backgrounds, what
06:28could you tell the parents to guide them accordingly?
06:30Because personalities will clash.
06:31Yeah.
06:32I guess it's a byproduct of technological advantage.
06:39For instance, children who are more inclined to using social media, they tend to kind of be introverted, and they
06:48tend to isolate themselves.
06:50So, it's a double-edged sword.
06:52So, yes, you would like to see a child comfortable, but when you don't give them that encouragement to socialize,
07:01to get accustomed to new environments, then that is when the double-edged sword comes into play, and there's a
07:07negative side.
07:07So, you have to introduce a child to new things.
07:12We have to get our children away from the social media as the main mode of communication, because that takes
07:20away the true essence of humanity.
07:22Yes.
07:23Yeah?
07:23So, I am hoping that the parents are glued in now, and if you have your children, they should be
07:29sitting down with you, taking this in, because this will be a great opportunity for the parents to understand the
07:36way of engagement,
07:36which is the first stage at home, before they go into the school environment, because, you know, there are some
07:42parents, sorry to say, are a bit stubborn at times, and they don't want to hear anything else.
07:46Listen to what I say, and that is what it is, and the children are trying to engage with you,
07:51and when you lock them off, what do you think is going to happen in school?
07:54Yeah, they would feel as though they had not been heard.
07:57This is why communication, from the perspective of parent and children, is very important.
08:02We, as parents, have to change that perception that we are in charge, especially when it comes to sensitive topics.
08:11We have to create an environment for children to feel comfortable to approach us and have a conversation.
08:18Children genuinely open up to adults or their parents when they feel as though when they present an issue or
08:25are concerned that it's something that is addressed with a level of compassion,
08:30and they would feel more comfortable to confide in you.
08:33So sometimes you have to get down from the high horse and present that level playing field and encourage the
08:40child to have that conversation.
08:42So let's talk about school rules, because it seems like some of the parents may not pay attention to the
08:48school rules,
08:49and how important it is that when it is given to you that you also have to go over the
08:53school rules.
08:53Yes, I agree completely.
08:55The school rules, while it is geared towards guiding the children and how they ought to behave in and around
09:02the school compound,
09:03it's also to remind parents that we have a responsibility as well to ensure that our children adhere to those
09:11rules.
09:12It's very important.
09:14It manages behavior.
09:15Yes.
09:16Once children learn to respect rules, then automatically they start understanding that there's a reason for the rules.
09:26It's so that order can be maintained, and that transitions into adult life.
09:31And the code of conduct, that is something that I think some persons may not understand.
09:35What is that about when it's code of conduct within a school?
09:38Well, the code of conduct would be something that each school would design in relation to what is expected in
09:46terms of the child's behavior in school, in class,
09:49and when dealing with other students as well.
09:51So that is something that has to be paid attention to.
09:54Parents should have a conversation with their children, remind them to go through the code of conduct,
10:00so that they will be more aware of what they can and ought not to do.
10:05Yes, and when it comes to personal safety for the children within the schools, where are we with that?
10:10So personal safety, first things first, children must know that their safety is more important than their silence.
10:20Because we are aware that there are a lot of things that take place in schools, and sometimes children don't
10:27speak.
10:28But they have to know that we are willing to hear and listen.
10:32So some advice for them would be, during breaks, stay within your group of friends.
10:39Don't venture into isolated areas, and avoid conflict as much as possible.
10:46If at all you feel as though you're encountering a situation where you're going to be bullied or threats are
10:52being made out to you,
10:53go to a teacher and report it, or to the school authorities immediately.
10:58Now, could you tell us a little bit where the TTPS is concerned, being within the schools now,
11:04and how the engagement works, especially into the new term,
11:06and how children may be entering a brand new school, seeing officers in the school compound for the very first
11:13time?
11:14Well, I can't speak too much about it, because I myself have not had all the information related to the
11:21duties and responsibilities.
11:23But in the school, however, from the standpoint of law enforcement, I know that the police are there to assist
11:30with preserving the peace, law, and order.
11:32Yes. And, of course, I'm sure the students, you could speak to the officers as well, and they would be
11:37able to engage with you.
11:39Of course.
11:39You know, find out more things about, you know, what is happening within the school, and they could guide you
11:45accordingly.
11:45I'm sure they will introduce the officers within these respected schools.
11:49But as we continue to move forward, we want to make sure that the parents understand that we, because I'm
11:55a parent,
11:56we also have a role to play when it comes to preparing our children to enter into school,
12:03because that is the preparation for them to enter into the world when it comes to being an adult.
12:08Yes, it is.
12:09Yeah?
12:09So we have acting sergeant here with us, JAG Group, who is going to guide us accordingly.
12:14We have so much to discuss this evening.
12:16As I said, we switched gears just a bit this evening, but we will guide you on all the tips
12:21that are needed
12:22and guidelines that we could also follow when we get ready to prepare our children to enter into the new
12:28school team.
12:30Right now, let's take a look at what's making our SOE update as of today, August 6, 2026.
12:38Number of operations, 11,112.
12:42Number of targets, priority offenders, 2,843.
12:47Searches conducted, 4,054.
12:51Traffic operations, 6,830.
12:54Total persons arrested, 4,902.
12:58Total persons charged, 1,179.
13:03Firearms recovered.
13:04We're seeing an increase today with the pistol.
13:07We're seeing shotguns, giving us a total of 267.
13:10Ammunition recovered.
13:12We're seeing an increase once again with the 9mm and now the 12 gauge, giving us a total of 5
13:17,347.
13:20And dangerous drugs seized.
13:22It's now we're seeing again an increase with the cannabis.
13:25Sergeant, your thoughts?
13:27Well, I will say that the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service continues its fight against crime and criminality and those
13:35numbers reflect that.
13:37We continue to initiate operations, anti-crime operations, to rid illegal firearms and ammunition and narcotics off the streets.
13:46So, we want to urge all members of the public, do not be apprehensive.
13:50If you have information, please share it with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
13:55You can call the 999 line.
13:57You can call 800-TIPS or the 555 line and give information.
14:01All right.
14:02So, I want to, before we dive into the headlines, we are seeing a lot of changes in the behavior
14:09of children when they go into schools.
14:11What you could advise the parents when it comes to altercations that may occur within your school?
14:17Because the parents wouldn't be there to help or guide in that moment.
14:21What tips you could give us?
14:22Well, first things first, our children, their behaviors don't change overnight.
14:30And I think that parents need to pay attention, specific attention, to subtle behavioral changes.
14:40Some changes may be on the minute scale, some might be on the larger scale.
14:45Depending on the change, you have to make some decisions.
14:48If you realize that the child, let's say we're now going to enter into the new school term and the
14:55child is exhibiting apprehensive behaviors.
14:59For instance, the child loses appetite, is no longer interested in hobbies that they want to usually enjoy.
15:10If they, for some strange reason, they have issues with, what do you call, this thing there, the, oh gosh,
15:20it's slipping me.
15:21Was that with the phones or?
15:23Yes.
15:23So, the phones, if they stop using the phones.
15:26The phones, yes, to play their games.
15:27Yes.
15:27And that kind of, it shows.
15:29And, of course, if they start being withdrawn, right?
15:32They don't want to communicate anymore.
15:33You see, especially coming closer to the school, you see that this might be some underlying issue.
15:38So, you'll want to have a conversation with the child.
15:41If the child is lashing out, being aggressive unnecessarily, you may want to have a conversation with them as well.
15:48But you should also have a conversation with a health care provider to see if it is something that needs
15:56additional help.
15:58Understood.
15:59And I hope that the parents understand the importance of this.
16:01Because sometimes we see children lashing out, our children, and we're seeing, now, it is nothing.
16:07They're just being spoiled or miserable.
16:09But that is a form of communication.
16:11Yes.
16:11That many times, I think our culture in Trinidad and Tobago especially, is one where I'll give you a licks.
16:17You want licks?
16:18Yeah.
16:18But they're getting on so far.
16:19But, as you said, there's an underlying issue that is there that many times we bypass.
16:25Yes.
16:25When we should really zone in to figure out what it is.
16:28It's just like a baby crying.
16:29They don't speak.
16:30They don't speak.
16:31So, we have to find some way to get some understanding as to what is the root cause of the
16:36problem.
16:37All right.
16:38So, right now, let's take a look at what's making today's headlines.
17:14Let's take a look at what's making today's headlines.
17:24And those are your stories making today's headlines.
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18:51As the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service continues to protect and serve with pride,
18:57we are calling on all citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to get on board with us
19:02to ensure that everyone is able to live in a crime-free society.
19:08Are you on board?
19:13This is my country, and I am on board.
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19:20Let us save the youth of the nation.
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19:23Crime affects all of us.
19:25Children, communities, and the country as a whole.
19:29Supporting crime victims and working with the police service, I am on board.
19:34This is my country, and I am on board.
19:38My name is Nikolai Blackmon, and I am on board with the TTPS.
19:42Vision on Mission is proud to partner with the TTPS, because crime prevention is everybody's business.
19:50We are the National Congress of Incorporated Spiritual Baptist Organizations of Trinidad and Tobago, and we are on board with
19:57the TTPS in its fight against crime.
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20:31And we are back.
20:32If you're now joining us, I have a special co-host with me this evening.
20:35We have Acting Sergeant Jack Group here with us, who is guiding us accordingly as we get ready and prepared
20:41for a new school team for many of our children throughout Trinidad and Tobago.
20:46Now, before we continue that discussion, just a media release from the TTPS, intelligence-led operation results in firearms, ammunition,
20:54and cannabis seizures in Rio Claro.
20:57Now, three persons have been arrested and a quantity of firearms, ammunition, and cannabis seized during an intelligence-led operation
21:05conducted by officers of the Rio Claro Criminal Investigations Department on Wednesday, the 5th of August, 2026.
21:12Now, acting on intelligence regarding the alleged possession of illegal firearms and ammunition, officers carried out surveillance and executed searches
21:21at six residents in the Rio Claro District in accordance with the Emergency Powers Regulations 2026.
21:29As a result of the operation, a 43-year-old man was arrested after officers allegedly found five rounds of
21:3712-gauge ammunition during a search of his residence.
21:40Two men, aged 25 and 28, were jointly arrested after officers allegedly recovered one Taurus 9-millimeter pistol fitted with
21:49a magazine, one homemade shotgun, 14 rounds of live 9-millimeter ammunition, 14 live 12-gauge cartridges,
21:58two spent 12-gauge casings, and approximately 280 grams of cannabis.
22:05The investigation remains ongoing, and the seized items are being processed as part of the inquiry.
22:11The operation concluded without incident.
22:14Sergeant?
22:15Yes, well, like I said earlier, the TTPS is now poised to treat with any information that we receive,
22:26whether it be through intelligence or through our members in our community.
22:31Once the information is taken, we will act on it, and these are some of the fruits that are reaped
22:37from those operations.
22:38Beautiful.
22:39So, as we dive back into the discussion that we started off with, we'll be back to school.
22:43Yes.
22:43I mean, I know parents are dreading here.
22:45The children were tough.
22:46They don't know anything about school right now.
22:48They're supposed to be on approximately a two-month vacation, right?
22:52That mental break that is needed, but we're getting ready, and we are preparing the parents, need be, to know
22:58what they will be facing.
22:59So, let's start with, we mentioned technology.
23:02You said, you know, the phones that we're seeing a lot of our children have, and it's part of the
23:07society now.
23:08It is no longer, this child is too young to have a phone, it's part of us, that's the way
23:13we communicate with our children,
23:15but online activities with children, where are we when it comes to the safety of our children being online?
23:21That's a valid point you made, and obviously, because children now are going to school,
23:28parents still want to have some form of communication with their children,
23:31because, of course, you'll want to be able to arrange a pickup time, or if they have lessons or some
23:37other extracurricular activity.
23:39So, we can't get away from it, but we can advise our children how to be guarded when it comes
23:47to using online applications.
23:50So, we have to remind them that online presence, or what you post online, depending on what it is, can
24:00have real-world consequences.
24:03So, whenever you're using your handheld devices with, of course, internet capability, do not share personal details,
24:12especially things like what school you attend, the name of the school, your phone number, your passwords, you don't share
24:22those things.
24:23And, of course, if, for whatever reason, the children are being bullied or harassed online,
24:30you can advise them to block the person, save the evidence, and we can now present that as evidence if
24:39the matter has to be propelled before a court.
24:41Okay. So, I'm hoping that the parents understand the importance of going through your children's phones as well,
24:47because, unannounced, by the way, you don't, let me, let me, what is that, like, you could just pick up
24:52the phone, it's, you bought the phone.
24:54Well, yes, yes.
24:56We bought the phone, I don't understand, I don't need to ask you to go through your phone.
24:59Yes, but if we still want to share that, that level playing field and a good relationship, we can ask
25:06for the phone.
25:07You think so?
25:07Yeah, you can ask for the phone, there's nothing wrong with asking for the phone.
25:09Something wrong with me.
25:10Because you don't want to be a bully either.
25:12I don't mean a bully, but I bought the phone.
25:15Yeah, I agree.
25:16So, I am, I'm going to pick it up, I don't need to ask you.
25:18I can tell you, bring the phone for me.
25:20There you go, bring the phone for me.
25:22Don't ask me why, then you'll have a problem.
25:24That is, that's, that's not making sense at all.
25:28It's not adding up.
25:28But, all jokes aside, it is something that I think parents, because they're so busy, we're trying to do all
25:35these things.
25:35And you know that, once your children are quiet, and they can give you some peace.
25:40Yes, we're good.
25:41We're good.
25:41But sometimes, being quiet is not good.
25:45I agree.
25:45It's the same way when, again, we go back baby stages.
25:48When the child, maybe he's a toddler, and they're too quiet, the optimist shift.
25:52Yeah, we have to check on them.
25:53Same thing for the teens.
25:54Yes, we have to check on them.
25:55We have to check on them, right?
25:56So, find ways, educate yourself on how to use the devices.
26:01Don't use age as an excuse to say, well, oh gosh, I don't know about these things, because they could
26:05always pass one up on you, and you should always be in the know of things.
26:09Yes.
26:09So, how important is it when it comes to choosing your friends when you go into a new school environment?
26:16Well, remember, long ago, our parents used to say, show me your friends, and I'll show you who you are.
26:23Or, your friends would take you, and they wouldn't bring you back.
26:27Yeah?
26:28So, we as parents, we basically have a blueprint.
26:31We have the experience.
26:33And this is where communication comes in.
26:34We have to have that communicative relationship with our children.
26:39It's no longer where we are the parents, and what we say goes, and there's no open line of communication.
26:45That doesn't auger well for that confidence in the child to share their feelings or express issues or concerns that
26:54they have.
26:55But, Sergeant, do you think that's, like, part of our culture in Trinidad?
26:59Because it is something that I have seen growing up.
27:04I mean, my parents are a little bit different, but witnessing of my family members, friends, and their families,
27:11they, when they try to open up to their parents, it's like they might attack me or, not physically,
27:19but I don't want to hear that.
27:20What are you talking to me about that for?
27:22It is too sensitive.
27:23I think, as a part of our culture, have we surpassed that, do you think?
27:29Well, I think as time progresses, and we are products of that change, that progressive change,
27:35because while we would have had grandparents and parents who had that concept of parenting,
27:41parenting, we now have learned that maybe if we have a conversation, the response might be different.
27:49Because oftentimes, long ago, conversations, certain conversations were taboo.
27:54Taboo, very taboo.
27:55Right?
27:55And we see now the importance of those same conversations.
27:59If they were not taboo, we might have had an advantage in some instances.
28:04So, hence the reason why opening the line of communication, creating that safe space,
28:09gives the child that confidence that they'll be supported, as opposed to being responded to in a not-so-positive
28:16way.
28:17Yes, like the disregarded child's feelings.
28:19Because the reason why I brought this up, it's because when I am given the opportunity to speak to, especially
28:25young girls,
28:27many times they will come to me and say, they'll call my auntie, and they will say,
28:32Auntie, this is the first time I'm able to talk to somebody and express myself.
28:39I say, why you don't talk to your parents?
28:41Like, let them know just how you're speaking to me.
28:44Why?
28:44I don't know how to do that.
28:46And others will say, well, when I try to speak to my parents, they get so angry.
28:51They don't want to hear that.
28:51And where I get that from?
28:53And you shouldn't have that kind of feelings.
28:55And why you have these feelings?
28:56And it is something that, that is why I asked if we are still stuck there.
29:01Because there are some parents out there, I don't know if it's the majority,
29:04but there are some that still operate that way.
29:07I guess it's because of how they were brought up.
29:09Yes.
29:10And that was just what their parents knew.
29:12And that was the way of life that you don't question your parents.
29:15You don't go to them with issues that they believe at that age you shouldn't be having and experiencing.
29:22So it is something that I'm hoping, fingers crossed, that parents could really understand.
29:26When your children come to you and they say, mommy or daddy, I could talk to you.
29:32And then when they start to speak, you trip off.
29:35It will shut the door.
29:37It shuts the door.
29:38And then they turn to people they shouldn't turn to.
29:40Exactly.
29:41Yeah.
29:41And that is what is scary for me.
29:43Yeah, but we have to find a way to realize that we have to stop pushing away our children.
29:50Stop pushing them away.
29:51We have to bring them back to us.
29:53Because ultimately, this is a parent's responsibility.
29:59That is the safety and security of your child or your children.
30:03Yeah.
30:03Right.
30:04That's of paramount importance.
30:06So sometimes you may not be open-minded to some of the new methods of parenting, but it might just
30:14help.
30:15Just help.
30:16We have a caller on the line.
30:17Caller, good evening.
30:19Hello?
30:22Caller?
30:25I'm not sure if the caller is still there.
30:28Remember, you can give us a call at 623-1711, extension 1996 or 1997.
30:35Let's try again.
30:36All right.
30:36The caller is no longer there.
30:38So we'll take that short break.
30:39When we come back, we'll continue our discussion because we spoke about the online safety.
30:45And when we come back, we'll speak of peer pressure, something that I guess all of us may have experienced.
30:51All right, guys.
30:52We'll be back.
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32:14Hola Carlos, ¿cómo estás?
32:17Oye MarÃa, estoy bien, pero tengo un problema.
32:20¿Qué pasa?
32:22Estoy trabajando y hace más de un mes que no me pagan.
32:26Oh, no, eso es terrible.
32:28Tienes que presentar una denuncia.
32:31Puedes ir a la División de Asesoramiento y Defensa de la Conciliación.
32:35En el Ministerio del Trabajo.
32:37Pero yo no soy trinitario, ¿y si me meten en la cárcel?
32:41No, eso no pasará.
32:43No importa si estás legal o ilegal, el Ministerio del Trabajo atenderá tu queja sin que seas detenido.
32:49Allà pueden ayudarte a resolver ese problema.
32:53¿Cómo me acerco a ellos?
32:55Tienes que ir al Ministerio de Trabajo aquÃ, en Puerto España, o cualquiera de las oficinas del Ministerio de Trabajo
33:02en Trinidad y Tobago.
33:09Vaya, muchas gracias.
33:11Me alegro de que haya algún lugar al que pueda acudir en busca de ayuda.
33:22All right, guys.
33:23Today, we're going to start a new topic, and that topic is entitled...
33:38There is no way I could teach in all that noise.
33:42And there is definitely no way we children could learn in that noise of violence.
33:48They deserve more.
33:50That fear, that anxiety.
33:52We have to have our classrooms filled with joy, laughter, and hope.
33:58Not here.
33:59That is why I support the TCPS School Oriented Policing Initiative.
34:05This is not just about law enforcement.
34:08It's about building trust.
34:11Parents, teachers, students, and officers all coming together to provide a safe space where young minds can flourish.
34:21If we all stand side by side, we can protect our children, keep them safe, and they can have a
34:31space to learn without anxiety and fear.
34:35I am ready to partner with the TCPS in fostering safe, respectful, and empowered schools across Trinidad and Tobago.
34:46It's not a simple task.
34:48We need parents, students, teachers, and communities to get involved.
34:54Now, it's time to get on board.
34:57Securing our schools.
34:59Securing our future.
35:02As we continue to secure our schools and secure the future of our children of Trinidad and Tobago.
35:08Sir John, this is something that we continue to push.
35:11We will never stop because they are the future of our nation, right?
35:16And we mentioned before we went to the break, peer pressure.
35:20Yes.
35:20We have all had encounters of it because some of our children, if not all, believe that we never experienced
35:25the things that we go through now in school.
35:28We went through it.
35:29We went through the process of meeting persons that we thought were friends of ours, but they led us down
35:35certain paths.
35:35You had to catch yourself.
35:36Your parents stepped in.
35:37Teachers stepped in.
35:38So talk to us about peer pressure.
35:41Well, firstly, as you mentioned, every one of us would have gone through some type of peer pressure at some
35:48point in time.
35:49In our earlier years.
35:50Yes.
35:51However, we have to revert to my initial mantra, I would say, which is communication.
35:58Okay.
35:59Parents have to parent their children.
36:03Parenting your child goes beyond a biological aspect.
36:07It's actually being there for the child, not just for all the good times, but for all the times that
36:15they are challenging.
36:17Exactly.
36:18So communication is very important.
36:20How do you know that your child is going through an ordeal?
36:25You have to be observant.
36:26As I mentioned earlier, you might very well see some changes.
36:31And sometimes they themselves don't even realize that they are exhibiting behaviors that are not what we would consider normal
36:38in that family group there.
36:40So we pay attention to those things.
36:42And then we have to ask.
36:44We have to find out.
36:46We can't just leave it to, for instance, well, it happened last year, July, August vacation.
36:53Well, he went on the beach and he went and he played football and he looking normal now.
36:58So that probably sorted out.
37:00No, we can't look at it like that because your child's mental health is very important.
37:07If there is something that is weighing heavily on your mind, do you think that you can perform the way
37:13that the same parents expect you to perform academically?
37:16Of course not.
37:17So we have to ask the child.
37:19And that's why it is important to create that open space, that safe space, so that they can communicate with
37:27you.
37:27So you'll get an idea.
37:28And based on what they tell you, you will now be in a better position to offer some meaningful advice.
37:36And even if you are unable to offer meaningful advice, it takes a village to raise a child.
37:45So there are programs such as this, where persons like myself and you will come and give some tips on
37:51how we can treat you that.
37:53Or just listen.
37:54Or just listen.
37:56The same phone, the device that you have, there's the internet.
37:59You can ask a question.
38:01You have smartphones, so ask smart questions and you'll get responses.
38:05And some of those responses could very well help you.
38:08There are guidance counselors.
38:10There are healthcare professionals.
38:12There's always an avenue to help our children treat with things that they are unable to deal with on their
38:19own.
38:19And that is why we are here to guide, of course, the public as best as we can.
38:23We have a caller on hold at this time.
38:26Caller, good evening.
38:27Yes.
38:28Good evening.
38:29Good evening.
38:29Good evening.
38:30Good evening.
38:31Good evening.
38:32Good evening.
38:34And we are here to see a young gentleman.
38:38Ah, John, yes.
38:39I don't know about his father.
38:41I want to make a suggestion that I think the committee has the move towards to making our
38:49home and our homes be the character.
38:54Oftentimes, we want to get clear, respect, but care for our students.
38:59And that's what we want to be the personal character of government and the rule of law.
39:05Right? Because we need to be with a positive character and move towards.
39:12But then, children must not understand positive character.
39:16We must understand positive or champions of character.
39:21So what? We have to teach parents how to do this by telling the character family
39:28We need to take more than good character.
39:31The children imitate. Right?
39:33We have nothing to do with them.
39:35It is imitation.
39:38Father or mother.
39:39Children imitate. Right?
39:42So, we have to teach good character.
39:46We have to originate this character.
39:48We have to correct using character.
39:50Character history.
39:52We have a foreign character history.
39:53For instance, justice.
39:55Young girls are the civil corruption.
39:58So, in the civil society, other people are challenging.
40:01Right?
40:02So, we have to teach children how to do it and how to do it.
40:07And then, to school, culture.
40:09Particularly in school, we have to put in.
40:11We want to be culture champions of culture.
40:15And that's how we do that.
40:17Right?
40:17You have to teach young people, right?
40:19How to take responsibility.
40:21How to correct using restorative practices.
40:27Wow.
40:28Hello?
40:29Well, by using restorative practices, I think we got cut off.
40:34Right?
40:35Oh boy.
40:36How to do that.
40:39How to do that.
40:41Right?
40:43How to do it.
40:44How to do that.
40:46How to do it.
40:47But then, you have to learn, what is going to be liberal, then,
40:51coming to you of that.
40:53Can't be in character.
40:55Can't be in character.
40:57Go to the degree of a.
40:58What would you be able to do?
40:58That would be a moral dupe of a man who is right and true of all of institutions.
41:02So, for sure, I would like you to change your opinion.
41:06Respect, responsibility, spirit, courage, citizenship, honesty, courage, diligence, and integrity.
41:16And use it equally to recognize and emphasize the requirement.
41:21So, what I am saying is that you will get a clear perspective.
41:25You have to ask other governments to look for conservative thinking.
41:30Think about it, right?
41:32Because this is the only way.
41:34We have to move the phones to the serious places.
41:38And become a, what I call it, what I am saying is that you mentioned a new medicine
41:43or a lot of degrees of conservative thinking on the south, right?
41:46You have to challenge.
41:48Use it, research it and take it.
41:51And become a champion for character.
41:53I appreciate it.
41:55Thank you so much, Kola.
41:56Sergeant, a lot to unfold.
41:58Yeah.
42:00I mean, starting with the lawfulness, rule of law, and the champion of good character.
42:05Mm-hmm.
42:06Where we, with someone's character, that is what we are greeted with before.
42:11I mean, not before, but the physical appearance, but the way in which we behave.
42:15I like the contribution made by the Kola.
42:18Particularly, one word stood out to me the most, and it resonates with me.
42:25Mm-hmm.
42:25And that's setting the example.
42:27Yes.
42:28Yeah.
42:28It's something that, it's foundational.
42:31It's foundational.
42:32It even comes into my perspective as well, because me being a law enforcement officer, I also believe that I
42:42have to set an example.
42:43Correct.
42:44Yeah.
42:45And sometimes, if you need to see a change, you have to present the change.
42:50You have to be the change.
42:52Without just saying it.
42:53Without just saying it.
42:54Yes.
42:54So, if we are saying that we would like our children to behave a particular way, to learn how to
43:01express themselves clearly, respectfully, and to respect other person's space and personal space, we have to show them that example.
43:11Yes.
43:12Yeah?
43:13So, that's why, as you mentioned earlier, the era when you would have been dismissed.
43:18Yes.
43:19Right?
43:19It may not have been the best way.
43:22Because now, we are saying that we adopted a similar trait, which is to dismiss.
43:27I don't want to get asked.
43:28Right.
43:28So, that was an example.
43:30Yes.
43:31So, we now have to change, do a whole paradigm shift, and start doing some introspection, as you mentioned, and
43:40start to change from inside, and hopefully, it would project outward.
43:45Building someone's character.
43:46There are many pillars when it comes to building a person's character.
43:50Yes.
43:51We need to take that break.
43:51When we come back, we will continue with more.
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46:49Well, as always, the Toronto Diego Police Service always does its utmost best to involve itself with community-type initiatives.
46:58And some of the initiatives that the Toronto Diego Police Service, along with the community policing sections, would have engaged
47:07in is an initiative called Dealing with Unresolved Trauma.
47:12This was an island-wide exercise which involved bringing together some at-risk young persons along with their parents and
47:21providing that forum with police as well as other stakeholders to assist with treating with those specific matters.
47:32Do you think that some parents pass on their trauma to their children unknowing to them?
47:37Yeah, I think so, because you're talking about, as you mentioned earlier, what we went through, and now we are
47:46doing it to our children.
47:47So, whether directly or indirectly, it happens.
47:51All right.
47:52So, I'm hoping that with that, with the TTPS coming as a vessel, we are seeing there are outreach programs
48:00now that are available.
48:02Yes, there are.
48:03And we can mention any of the outreach programs for us.
48:07Yes, I can.
48:07There is another initiative currently called Be a Buddy and Not a Bully.
48:12Bully, yeah.
48:13That is being circulated on all platforms of social media, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, to share information, to make persons aware,
48:23parents, children, of some of the initiatives that would help our young people be able to treat with instances of
48:31bullying,
48:32whether you are a victim of bullying, whether you are a victim of bullying, or to also advise young persons
48:37who may want to go down a road that may align itself with what we call bullying.
48:44Have you ever spoken or sat down with a bully before?
48:50I have not sat down with a bully before.
48:52However, what I can say is there are parents who would have had conversations with me about they having issues
49:01similar to that.
49:02And, of course, they would try to find out how they could treat with something like that.
49:08Now, first of all, if you are a parent who is treating with a child that may be exhibiting tendencies
49:14that align itself with what is termed a bully, first things first, do not be angry or do not go
49:23into a state of denial.
49:26All right?
49:26We have to address the behavior immediately.
49:31We have to talk to the child and ensure that they understand that intimidation and harm is unacceptable in all
49:40quarters.
49:41Correct.
49:41We sort of try to bring that empathy, teach them about it, and ask them the question, if you were
49:49that child and you were in that child's shoes, how do you think you would feel if you were being
49:55treated like that?
49:57And, of course, after you have that conversation, you can now use some reasonable forms of consequences so that they
50:05will understand that this type of behavior is unacceptable and it has to stop.
50:10Do you think the generation of children care about that?
50:14Because it is almost like it is scary to me from the things I witness right here at home, things
50:20that we see online that is not a part of our culture in Trinidad and Tobago, but it is almost
50:28like the consequences, okay.
50:31And that is where the disconnect is real.
50:34Because if you are letting a child know this is what you're doing is wrong and these are the consequences
50:39of your actions and they continue to do it, as you mentioned earlier in the show, you need professional assistance.
50:46And then it now trickles to do some of the parents have the funding to give that to their children.
50:55Yeah. Now, we can look at it from a lot of different angles. For instance, you say that the children
51:03seem to not care.
51:05Yes.
51:05But where is that coming from? Is it that, as the gentleman mentioned earlier, is it that they are seeing
51:14an example of that at home from their parents and they are now seeing that this is how I ought
51:23to behave?
51:23Because it's normal.
51:25Is it normal? Is it normal? Or is it that they are seeking to get the attention of their parents
51:33and they believe that only by acting out or behaving in an unreasonable way, that is when they get the
51:40attention from their parents?
51:43So many factors.
51:44There are so many factors to look at. But the main objective is we have to try to find ways
51:50to treat with them as soon as possible because we want to prevent small issues before they come major crisis.
51:59Yes. So what should parents be doing right now, presently, before school reopens, by reinforcing things to their children before
52:07school reopens?
52:08Yes. Well, as you mentioned.
52:09Safety, yeah?
52:10Safety-wise?
52:11Yes.
52:11Yes, sure. For instance, school rules, first things first, that's important.
52:18Yeah.
52:18Next thing is do not leave the school compound with a stranger or with anybody that you don't know.
52:26Do not get into a vehicle and go anywhere with anybody, especially if it wasn't explicitly pre-approved by your
52:36parents.
52:39If you are in a group or rather you live in an area where you are close to the school
52:45and there's a particular route that you use, use the agreed route because, of course, you would have had a
52:52conversation with your child and then, no, listen, you're using this street to come home.
52:56If at all, travel with your friends as best as possible.
53:00So keep your valuable items hidden.
53:05If you have some type of phone or some electronic item that you know might catch someone's eyes, you do
53:11want to make yourself an unnecessary and vulnerable target, put it away.
53:16And, of course, for persons who are using a particular route, parents advise your children to identify safe spots.
53:23You may have a library on the street.
53:26You may have a police station or a neighborhood shop where you know the...
53:31In case of anything.
53:32In case of anything.
53:32If you feel as though you're being followed or you feel unsafe, you can go there.
53:37Yeah, I really hope that...
53:40And I'm listening to her.
53:41It's not just I'm telling the public this, but I am taking the tips because sometimes we take things for
53:47granted, right?
53:48Yeah.
53:49And when we are dealing with our children, they move so quickly.
53:52They operate so fast.
53:53So fast.
53:54And their minds are developing so quickly that we have to stay ahead of them.
53:59Yes.
53:59As best as we can.
54:01And find ways to protect them.
54:02Yes, sometimes things may happen, and I'm not calling anything on anybody's child.
54:07But what message would you like to leave the parents and children before we get ready to wrap things up?
54:13Well, first of all, to our nation's children, we are still in the vacation period.
54:19Yes.
54:19So continue enjoying your vacation.
54:22But we want to appeal to all parents that the safety and security of our children is of paramount importance.
54:28And while we are all caught up with preparing and arranging for them to go out to school, we want
54:36to create the environment where it's a smooth and supported transition from the freedom of vacation to the routine of
54:45school.
54:45Yes.
54:45So I'm hoping that we could all work together.
54:48And for the new school, too, for those who are entering these brand new schools for the very first time,
54:54as Sergeant mentioned, I think it's a plus where you said, try to get the children into the school before
55:01the school reopens in the environment.
55:03So they are able to feel like, okay, I am now part of the school.
55:08I'm comfortable.
55:09Not the day when school reopens.
55:10They're just like, what is this?
55:11This is a lot.
55:12It's larger than life.
55:13It's intimidating, especially secondary school.
55:15It could really intimidate you when you enter a school environment that is different, that you have been a part
55:22of somewhere else for five years.
55:24For some, it could be almost seven years in secondary school, leaving and maybe doing tertiary.
55:30So it all depends.
55:31It is a part of you now and going into a new chapter in your life.
55:38But it's all about how you deal with it.
55:40And that's why the TTPS, which I'm happy about, is trying to engage parents because that is the foundation of
55:48every child.
55:49Yes.
55:49Not the teachers, not the TTPS, but the parents.
55:54We are the foundations first to make sure that what we have done and put in the minds of our
55:59children as best as we can to bring them forth into schools, that they are great representation of not just
56:07themselves, but your family name to the young ones listening.
56:09And I always stand by this because of my parents telling me this, Sergeant, all you have is your name.
56:15Yeah.
56:16All you have is your name.
56:18And your name should speak volumes.
56:20We spoke about character building.
56:22So your name should stand up in a space with respect.
56:26I agree.
56:26Right?
56:28We'd like to thank you so much for being here.
56:30Thank you for having me.
56:31I hope you will not be a stranger.
56:33I know you're able to fill in for ASP Russell, but we went on a different route this evening, which
56:39was a plus.
56:40And I hope your parents were able to take that information, really use it wisely, and send out our children
56:46when the school team reopens.
56:48The new school team reopens at that.
56:50All right, once again, we'd like to thank Sergeant Acting, Sergeant Devon Jarr Group for being here with us this
56:57evening.
56:58And, of course, for our viewers, thank you for always tuning in.
57:00We'll be back tomorrow, same time, same place.
57:03News is up next at 7 TNT.
57:05Continue being hard targets out there.
57:07And remember, we want you to do what is good.
57:11God bless.
57:12We're out.
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