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03:23This is Beyond the Tape.
03:25I'm your host Whitney Husbands.
03:26Now it's a brand new month.
03:28No it is not Monday.
03:29It is Tuesday y'all coming out of a long weekend and saying it's a brand new month we're entering
03:35a brand new work week for most or if not all of us and I hope those of you had
03:38an enjoyable
03:39long weekend because we celebrated our 64th independence that long weekend which was on
03:44the 31st of August and I hope persons enjoyed themselves.
03:48They were able to participate in the parade, also participate in the cultural show that was
03:53there and the drone show and the silent fireworks that many persons came out for.
03:58Now we have a lot to discuss today and to guide us accordingly and we usually have ASP Russell
04:04here with us but he's out for the rest of the week but joining us today, Tuesday, in
04:10for ASP Russell, we have Acting Sergeant Devon Chagroup.
04:14Good evening to you sir.
04:15Good evening Mrs. Osborne.
04:16How are you?
04:17I'm good.
04:18How are you?
04:18How was your weekend?
04:19Were you marching left, left, left, right, left, were you?
04:23No I was not.
04:23I was actually looking on.
04:25Okay so you had a nice moment to witness the young guns taking the heat.
04:29Yes thank God.
04:30Okay so that was something good to witness.
04:33Did you attend the cultural show or you just stayed home with family?
04:36No I took that time to stay home with family so yeah I enjoyed my family time.
04:40It was enjoyable.
04:40Yes.
04:40All right well we have a lot to discuss this evening, no time to waste a toll and let's
04:44start with the Savannah.
04:46The Savannah came alive on Monday where we saw the military parade and how could you, what
04:53could you say to us when it comes to safety after this event?
04:56I'm sure it had no incidents because it seems like it was a success.
04:58Well it was a collaborative event.
05:02The Trinidad and Tobago police service among other arms of national security had a wonderful
05:07collaboration.
05:08Yes.
05:08Where all agencies got involved and of course quite clearly we had one of the safest independence
05:14parade.
05:15And that is a beautiful thing to see because no one wants to be injured in any way shape
05:20or form.
05:20Do you know anything because I'm, I'm just being fast here with regards to wrecking persons
05:25who parked properly?
05:27Well, wrecking is something that isn't unique to Independence Day.
05:31It's every, every time through the, or throughout the year.
05:34Yes.
05:34As long as persons are run around or follow the law, parking indiscriminately, quite obviously
05:41wrecking may be one of the consequences.
05:43Yes.
05:43And the safety on the streets because they were able to pass through Port of Spain, make their
05:47way onto Tragrate Road and into the, um, St. James area to Long Circular where they ended
05:54off.
05:54I mean, they're looking sharp.
05:55They're looking sharp.
05:56The men and women, they look sharp.
05:58I think it's an honor also, you know, to at least march for Independence Day.
06:02What do you think?
06:02It is something that is, that, that you look forward to.
06:05Mm-hmm.
06:05It, it, it expresses, uh, national pride and I'm certain that all personnel that participated
06:12in the parade.
06:13Yes.
06:13Um, from all, uh, arms of national security as well as persons who were looking
06:17on.
06:17Felt that, that pride.
06:19Yes.
06:20That, that national feeling of, of goodness that.
06:23Yes.
06:23This is trying to be gone.
06:24This is what our armed forces have for us, you know.
06:28Mm-hmm.
06:29To represent.
06:29Yes.
06:29It was a beautiful sight.
06:31As I was telling you, all fear.
06:32I mean, I, I didn't have the opportunity to make my way down, but I tried my best to
06:38take it in on television and I could see that many persons still have their national pride
06:43in their hearts and their souls.
06:44It runs through their blood and our national instrument that we sing.
06:47There must be a part of our culture.
06:50Um, shout out to the Renegades there.
06:52Um, one of the favorite steel orchestras coming out of Trinidad and Tobago.
06:56So, you know, that is part of our culture.
06:58Yes, it is.
06:58That is one of our national instruments.
07:00Well, I mean, the national instrument.
07:02Yes.
07:02Let me correct myself there.
07:03For Trinidad and Tobago and to see it on display where we celebrate our national pride
07:07is something beautiful.
07:08It is.
07:09To speak about.
07:10It is.
07:10You know, but we also had a bittersweet moment with that and we hit into the bitter moment
07:14where during the cultural, um, event that took place, there was a woman who was injured
07:22by fireworks.
07:23Now, according to the Trinidad Express, a Florida woman remained in critical condition
07:29last night after suffering third degree burns when several fireworks accidentally discharged
07:34at the Queen's Park, Savannah Porter, Spain yesterday.
07:38She has been identified as Jennifer 45 of Plant City, Florida, USA.
07:42Police said at around 1045 AM her partner, Paul Rogers, 49, both employees of Firepower fireworks
07:50were preparing fireworks for last night's Independence Day celebrations near the grandstand
07:56along with a local employee.
07:58Now, Jennifer was reportedly attaching an electronic match to a firework motor housing when it accidentally
08:06ignited, causing several fireworks to discharge and explode.
08:10She sustained burns to her body in the explosion.
08:13Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service who were monitoring the operation immediately
08:18rushed to her assistance.
08:20With ambulances still stationed at the Savannah following yesterday morning's Independence Day
08:26parade, she was taken to the nearby Port of Spain General Hospital.
08:31Police were subsequently informed that she had suffered third degree burns to the full exterior
08:39of her body and was in critical condition.
08:43She remained hospitalized in the intensive care unit up to last night.
08:49Efforts to contact officials of Firepower fireworks were unsuccessful.
08:53Now, Belmont Police are continuing inquiries.
08:57Sergeant, this is a serious situation here and I hope that she gets some quick recovery.
09:05That's not going to be quick.
09:06It's not going to be quick, but the pain.
09:09Yes, I can only imagine.
09:11And the thing is, what happened to her, it's an unfortunate series of events.
09:16Yes.
09:16It's something that I'm certain she would not have foresaw or planned for.
09:22However, it did happen.
09:23And we do hope that she recovers and that she could return to her normal self in the very
09:31near future.
09:32And on the other hand, this is an example for all of our citizens as well to understand
09:39that when you are treating with items such as that, there's a certain degree of caution
09:44that must take place.
09:45Yes.
09:46Right?
09:46And of course, there are the unguarded moments.
09:49So this is one of the reasons why we implore that all our citizens, if they endeavor to use
09:54fireworks, observe some of the areas that you might be intending to use the fireworks,
10:00a flat surface area, an open area, no gas cylinders around, no overhead wires, all these things.
10:07Yes, yes.
10:07So you can avoid a situation like that.
10:09No, I'm not saying that she did something intentional.
10:11No, in that case, that was a freak accident, clearly.
10:13However, it was an accident that was unavoidable and we do hope that she recovers.
10:17Yes.
10:17All right, so let's head to the west where a major event happened over the long weekend.
10:23And as I just said, the behavior was deplorable.
10:26Now, according to police, police had to shut down an overcrowded event and that took place
10:32at the Pier 2 area.
10:34We've seen the behavior of these individuals.
10:35Now, FOC's summer party at O2 Park, according to the Trinidad Express that took place in
10:41Shagaramus, was brought to an early end yesterday after police reported that the venue had become
10:47overcrowded.
10:48The event promoted by Yuppelife Promotions began at 3 a.m. and was scheduled to conclude
10:55at 9 a.m.
10:56Now, police said the number of officers assigned to provide security was based on an expected
11:01attendance of between 3,000 and 4,000 patrons.
11:06An officer told the express the assigned number of officers was considered significant, or I
11:13should say sufficient, to manage the crowd and deal with any potential incidents.
11:18However, by about 7 a.m., police estimated that approximately 6,500 people were inside
11:26the venue as the crowd grew.
11:28Officers said some patrons became unruly, prompting police to order that the event be stopped.
11:35Now, this is a case where you have no control, Sergeant.
11:41We saw, from the time you start a stone, or what do we say, throw objects at a stage, you
11:46endanger the lives of persons.
11:48Yes, you are.
11:49You're reckless.
11:50Yes, you are.
11:51Yes.
11:52Now, let's look at it from the initial stages.
11:56So, a promoter would endeavor to have an event in a particular area.
12:01Yes.
12:01And we understand that we live in a society that we love to enjoy ourselves and go to
12:06parties and so on.
12:07But safety and security is always at the forefront.
12:12And it should be at the forefront of the minds of the promoters as well.
12:16Law enforcement has a job and a duty and responsibility to ensure that law and order is maintained.
12:21So, as a promoter, and I'm not saying that this promoter did that, but I'm saying you have to be
12:26truthful
12:27Yes.
12:27in relation to what is your expected crowd in terms of ticket sales and so on.
12:32Because when you visit the divisional heads, they now will look at the assessment of how much
12:38persons you expect at your party and deploy officers to match that amount.
12:41Yes.
12:41So, that in itself starts at the beginning.
12:44You have to be truthful with that.
12:46Now, on the other hand, with the persons and their behaviors.
12:50Now, it might not be something that is observed generally, but alcohol.
12:56Yes, of course.
12:57And consumption of alcohol.
12:59Where the spirit hits.
12:59Where is the limit?
13:00Mm-hmm.
13:01As an individual, you have to know when you've had enough.
13:05Now, Sergeant, could you tell me, like you just mentioned, if persons promoters lie and state
13:11X amount of persons will be attending events and it exceeds that.
13:14Mm-hmm.
13:15And there's evidence to show.
13:16Could the TTPS step it, the person, the promoter could be charged, fined, or is it just,
13:21you know, just a warning and they move along?
13:24Well, as with everything else, if there is the evidence of a criminal offense being committed,
13:28an investigation must start and then determine if there is criminal conduct.
13:34And quite obviously, charges could be preferred if there is criminal conduct.
13:38Yes.
13:39But in this case, you would know because many persons will just say,
13:42hopefully they're selling tickets at the gate.
13:43And if an additional 2,000 people show up thinking, well, more than likely I'll get in.
13:47They could say, that's no control of mine.
13:49I didn't sell or I didn't have tickets advertising that it was being sold there.
13:53Exactly.
13:53So, there's so many, you know, moving parts there that persons may not grasp.
13:58Yeah.
13:59But safety is paramount.
14:00It is.
14:01And this is why to all the promoters out there, it's always important that you protect your
14:05patrons because those are the ones who are making you rich.
14:08Yeah.
14:08Now, apart from that, RTAs, the long weekend, there was one that took place and it was very
14:14serious.
14:15And this is why we ask persons to please take your time and pay attention.
14:21Now, what I'm witnessing here, this is a popular spot, which is to swing into where you go to
14:27the university.
14:28Yes.
14:28Right?
14:28Now, I am really trying to understand, is it that I can't recall there being or having
14:35that caution arrow light that allows you to make that turn?
14:41Well, the angle that we are seeing now...
14:44Is red.
14:45...may limit our whole scope and view of the entire intersection.
14:49Yes.
14:49So, I don't want to pronounce that the driver was incorrect.
14:53Yes, because you don't know.
14:54However, I would like to encourage all drivers, all road users, whenever you are approaching
15:01intersections, do not take things for granted and believe that, alright, I can proceed here
15:08freely.
15:09Observe not only road signs, but also traffic signs.
15:13Yes.
15:14Alright, so...
15:14Jackie, you could go back at the beginning of the video.
15:17You see where that maxi stopped?
15:19Yes.
15:19That is our blind spot.
15:21Because, even though the maxi is going to stop now, and the person clearly cannot see
15:27what is coming.
15:29Yeah.
15:29And that is where caution is very important, because that huge object, which is the maxi,
15:34is blocking your vision.
15:35Yes, and I'm certain he probably didn't even take that into consideration.
15:38Yeah, that's defensive driving.
15:39Yeah.
15:39So, you have to be mindful, as you said, the intersection is one that we must pay attention
15:45to.
15:46Now, apart from that, this video that we are going to show next is very disturbing, Sergeant.
15:52And, again, I don't know what it is with persons when it comes to our elderly in Trinidad
15:57and Tobago.
15:58It is almost like persons are either taking advantage of them or have zero respect.
16:04And the reason why I say it is because of this.
16:10Look at this.
16:11So, we are not sure, of course, he is in the road, which is wrong.
16:15But, I am sure the driver is seeing someone is in the road.
16:21Yes.
16:23Right?
16:25And this is what happened.
16:27So, you are not seeing this man here.
16:31Was this done on purpose?
16:34It is giving that this person did a serious malicious act.
16:40Because, Clay, look at a group of people out there, they are having a good time.
16:43And the crazy thing is, you see the man in the road, all of y'all standing there, try
16:47to remove him from the road.
16:48Yeah.
16:48No one should be standing in the road, Sergeant.
16:50We look at things from all angles.
16:53And to answer your first query, which is, if he saw.
16:58Well, I can't say exactly what was the circumstances surrounding how he ended up having to contact
17:04the gentleman in the roadway.
17:05But, what I can say is, the police are aware.
17:08They have certain information.
17:10That matter is being investigated.
17:12And, if indeed there was criminal conduct offenses, that person will be charged and placed before
17:20our court for that offense.
17:21In terms of that, the old gentleman, yes, we see that the person is on the side,
17:27journeying around and encouraging him.
17:29They always do that?
17:30It happens because we have lost our way.
17:33As young adults, we've lost our way.
17:36Where does the boundary start and when does it end?
17:39Yes.
17:39What is it that we really want to project as entertainment?
17:42Is it that you would encourage someone to almost put their lives in immediate danger,
17:48just for a video of you, a like, and a share?
17:52Yes.
17:52A click, yes.
17:53It is really, really sad.
17:54That could be someone's father, grandfather, brother.
17:57You know?
17:58So, it is just how we deal with the elderly in Trinidad and Tobago.
18:01It is becoming very disturbing to me.
18:03Very, very disturbing.
18:05Yeah.
18:05Now, we have some information with regards a very graphic photo that was circulating and
18:11said to be in the Fisabad area.
18:13And this was from someone who's allegedly stealing couple.
18:16And the reports that we received from the TTPS, they made it very clear.
18:20And this actually, they claimed, caused a blackout.
18:23Now, the reports from the TTPS said that it is not true.
18:27And they also contacted TNTech to find out more information on it.
18:32And the reports from TNTech, they said no such incident occurred.
18:37Right.
18:37So, please, we have to be mindful of the information that we put out to the public, especially on
18:43social media.
18:43And people are running with it, believing it is true.
18:46Not everything that is posted means it's true.
18:49Fact check your information, please.
18:52Because then we will cause a lot of, as I say, the fake news that spreads quickly.
18:58And people believe the fake news over the facts these days, right?
19:01That's so true.
19:02Because it is more entertaining for some.
19:04It is entertaining.
19:05And it's amazing how, if it's something that involves you, the individual, the person,
19:10you would go to all lengths to ensure that you check everybody who assumed or believed
19:17that that was you or you did something wrong in that way.
19:20However, if you received a video or information on somebody else, you believe it instantly.
19:26We have to check.
19:27You have to make sure and check.
19:28And be careful with the AI.
19:29Yes.
19:30The AI is running rampant.
19:32Just so you know, it's time for your SOE update today.
19:35It's the brand new month, September 1st, 2026.
19:40Number of operations, 12,557.
19:45Number of target priority offenders, 3,224.
19:49Searches conducted, 4,355.
19:53Traffic operations, 7,797.
19:56Total persons arrested, 5,529.
20:01Total persons charged, 1,308.
20:06Firearms recovered.
20:07We're seeing an increase with pistols, revolvers, and shotguns.
20:10A total of 304.
20:13Ammunition recovered.
20:14Ammunition recovered.
20:14We're seeing an increase with the 9mm, the 12 gauge, and the .38, giving us a total of 6,256.
20:22And dangerous drug sees.
20:23We're seeing an increase with the cannabis and cocaine.
20:26Sergeant.
20:26Yes, well, anti-crime initiatives.
20:30Yes.
20:30These are the TTPS's main objective.
20:34And this is just an example of some of those initiatives being fruit.
20:39We continue to ask all members of the public to share information to the police so that we can act
20:45on it and rid our streets of these illegal firearms and ammunition.
20:50So you can contact the 999 line, the 800-TIPS and 555 and give any information that the police can
20:57act on.
20:58All right.
20:59Right now it's time to see what's making today's headlines.
21:27To be continued...
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24:08And welcome back.
24:09And of course those of you who are joining us.
24:11We have Acting Sergeant Jack Roup here with us this evening.
24:15And we continue with more discussions because the celebration still continues.
24:19Yes it is.
24:20Right?
24:20When it comes to the red, white and black of Trinidad and Tobago.
24:23And I understand that it was a beautiful moment where our top cop, the Commissioner of Police,
24:28Alistair Guevara, was able to give us a toast to the nation as we celebrate 64 years as an independent.
24:35Could you tell us a little bit more about that with this toast?
24:36Sure.
24:38Well, for the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, 64 years of independence is more than just a journey of national
24:46pride.
24:46It represents a profound organizational evolution.
24:51Prior to 1962, law enforcement operated under previous British rule and their primary objective was more so the interest of
25:01the Crown.
25:02However, independence completely shifted that landscape and transformed the whole outlook of things.
25:08So the TTPS's mandate had shifted into focusing to serving and safeguarding the constitutional rights, safety, and freedoms of Trinidad
25:18Gunyan citizens.
25:19So this was a beautiful moment for the Commissioner to stand before its members and of course the Executive.
25:27And most importantly, the Honorable Prime Minister who was there and the President.
25:31You know, to speak to them and let them know, you know, what the TTPS is there to do for
25:37us, not just for independence.
25:39Not just for independence.
25:40But 24-7.
25:41Exactly.
25:42So that is just another example of how national pride goes far and deep.
25:47Yes, far and deep.
25:48So right now, let's take a look with a toast with the Commissioner to the nation.
25:58When Commissioner of Police Alistair Guevara was appointed, the government and people of TNT tasked him and the TTPS and
26:09the other protective services
26:11with confronting the absurd and discourage of violent crime in our country.
26:17Crime that had gripped Trinidad and Tobago, which culminated in about 629 murders in a single year.
26:26Today we say thank you for your sacrifices.
26:30While most people run away from danger and death, you all run to us both to neutralize threats
26:39and save people who will never know the names of those who save them.
26:44You all risk your lives every day and sometimes lose lives in the line of duty while serving the public.
26:54Behind every police officer is a family.
26:58A family who lives in constant uncertainty.
27:02Every time you, as an officer, leave your home to do your duty.
27:08Your parents, your spouses, your children, and your loved ones carry the burden of your job.
27:17Living with a constant worry about whether you will return home safely.
27:23You make daily personal, physical, and emotional sacrifices to protect our people.
27:30You miss family time.
27:34You work on holidays.
27:35Today is one of those.
27:37You work on holidays.
27:39You work on weekends.
27:41You work on birthdays.
27:43You work on celebrations, anniversaries, so others can enjoy those occasions in peace.
27:49Most citizens will also never understand the severe mental, emotional, and physical tolls of regularly witnessing,
28:01as you do in your jobs, trauma, violence, and human suffering.
28:08Even today, while our citizens enjoy time with loved ones, officers remain on duty, ensuring they can celebrate safely.
28:18I want to thank all the persons.
28:20I'm seeing some here today who would have toiled and toiled and toiled and toiled and toiled
28:28to ensure the safety and security of this nation.
28:31And they are standing here today.
28:34I say give yourself a round of applause.
28:41Because of you, you build the leaders of today, the continued destruction of Tobago Police Service.
28:48And this must be extended to the members of the Defense Force, who give their service, the fire service, the
28:57prison service,
28:59and all other institutions that are connected to the Homeland Security and the Ministry of Defense.
29:06As a people, we have to grow.
29:09We have to learn.
29:12We have to teach the new generation how they intend to take this country forward.
29:21It makes no sense that we reverse and go backwards and continue going back to what we have already built.
29:30How do we teach them to stand with us?
29:33How do we teach them to grow?
29:35And it's time like this as we reflect on where we came from, and we are sure of where we
29:42want to go.
29:43I say hats off to all y'all.
29:46Everyone standing here today.
29:47I say, 64 years, on the night of the 30th of August 1962, one flag was lowered over these islands.
30:00And at midnight, another flag bearing the colors of red, white, and black emerged from the darkness to represent what
30:08Trinidad and Tobago is today.
30:13In that single moment, the destiny of Trinidad and Tobago passed out of foreign hands and into our own.
30:20From that night onward, whatsoever we would become, our successes and our failures would belong to us.
30:2964 years later, we gather to honor that moment, not as a formality, not as a holiday, but as a
30:38nation pausing, deliberately so, to remember who we are and what we accepted that day when the responsibility was passed
30:48to us.
30:49We celebrate because independence was not given to us casually.
30:53It was reason for, argued, negotiated, and earned by generations of Trinbegonians who believed that a small nation could govern
31:04itself with dignity.
31:06We celebrate because 1962, we chose, as a people of many origins, many fates, and many traditions, to build one
31:16nation rather than several competing camps.
31:20That choice was not inevitable.
31:24In many parts of the world, it was never made.
31:28Here we made it, and here we have kept it, making it every single day since.
31:34And we celebrate because independence is not a date in our history.
31:39It is a standard.
31:41Every year on the 31st of August, this nation asks itself the same question.
31:45Are we living up to what we promised ourselves in 1962?
31:52That question is what makes today meaningful, and it is also what makes today demanding.
31:59This year, our nation celebrates under the theme our independence story.
32:04One service, one people, one story.
32:07The nation returns, the tradition continues.
32:10And we raise our glasses to make this toast.
32:15Can we raise a joyful noise unto the Lord, for he is good.
32:20To Trinidad and Tobago, happy independence.
32:23To Trinidad and Tobago, happy independence.
32:31And that was a toast with the Commissioner Alistair Guevara, and of course, we saw the Honorable Prime Minister of
32:36the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Ms. Kamala Vassad.
32:40Sergeant, I mean, there was a moment where I'm sure the officers that were there and the executive, they were
32:46full of pride in that moment.
32:48Of course.
32:48Even right now, in this very moment, I mean, this is the second time I'm actually hearing the speech.
32:54So, once again, hearing the words, hearing the promise of a people, the promise of a nation, on the 9th
33:01of the 30th of August, 1962, as the Commissioner rightfully said,
33:06one flag was lowered and a new one was raised.
33:09That in itself, it makes me get goosebumps, because we are talking about an opportunity for a group of people
33:17and nation to now be in charge of their own affairs, to be able to plot their course into the
33:22future.
33:22That in itself is...
33:24He gave a beautiful speech, and it's just so ironic that he mentioned that with that flag being lowered, I
33:29actually posed that video when that happened on my social media.
33:32But we have a caller on, all caller, good evening, I want apologies.
33:37Good evening.
33:37Good evening.
34:22could you just repeat the location sir just repeat the location could you repeat the location for
34:28the officer what area we said chase village spring spring village spring okay
34:46so
34:47and this what happened here this
35:15So, one more thing, exactly where that is, central, south, east, central, south, east.
35:22Okay. All right. So, we got that. All right. So, I hope that Sergeant Hill could rectify this here because
35:30that is a disturbance.
35:32Well, I was about to ask the gentleman if he's willing to leave his contact information.
35:36Yeah, we're definitely receiving that from him. So, at least, because as he said, we always come here and we
35:41preach that.
35:42When we see something, say something.
35:44Yes.
35:45And when that is being done, I believe the TTBS should be acting as quickly as possible.
35:49I agree to 110%.
35:50All right. We need to take that break. When we come back, we will continue with more.
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36:29That is why I support the TCPS School Orienting Policing Initiatives.
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40:48And we are back now, sergeants.
40:50I always love to celebrate women.
40:52And this is a unique time where we see women in the TPS are being celebrated,
40:57and it's 71 years of celebration.
41:00Could you tell me about that?
41:01What is that all about, 71 years?
41:04Yeah, 71 years as women enter into the Toronto Maple Police Service.
41:08Now, the reason why that is such a big deal is because women, essentially, in the TPS are representative of
41:14pioneers.
41:15Because you're talking about entering into an organization that was predominantly male.
41:20And this was something that was tried to treat with initially.
41:25Because the purpose of women police in those days, which was in the 1950s,
41:29the real purpose behind it was to treat with issues involving women and children.
41:33So, according to the official history, right, specifically to deal with juvenile delinquency in terms of females and female-related
41:43matters.
41:43And in those days, there were 12 women who started, who pioneered that initiative,
41:50the Toronto Maple Police Service.
41:51So, hats off to those women who would have started that.
41:55However, that is not where it ended.
41:57It progressed into more.
41:59So, now, not only were they expected to treat with those type of issues,
42:04but now, they have been exposed to training similarly, like all police officers.
42:09And they can treat with all matters, just like a regular police officer.
42:12Well, we see that today.
42:14And I have to shout out DCP, Suzette Martin.
42:18Yes.
42:18I mean, that is the one I always see, because she's always on the ground.
42:22But she's always on the ground, and she's militant, by the way.
42:25Yes.
42:25But she stands firm.
42:27She stands firm in what she does.
42:28And to the other female officers that will be celebrating 71 years.
42:32So, there's a great celebration happening.
42:34What is taking place with that?
42:36Well, the TTPS continues to recognize all the contributions of its officers.
42:42So, it's not just a day.
42:44However, it's throughout the month of August.
42:47We will continue to recognize the female officers and see how much value they put into the TTPS.
42:53With that being said, let's take a look at our amazing, phenomenal, TTPS female officers doing what they do best.
43:00And it will continue to see how much value they do best.
43:29So, it's in the TTPS.
43:29So, it's in the TTPS.
43:29So, it's for 30 minutes.
43:30At the right time
43:32Yeah, yeah, yeah
43:34I put my yarn on
43:36I'll show you I'll show you
43:38Yeah, yeah, yeah
43:39I put my yarn on
43:41I'll show you that I am
43:44Yeah, yeah, yeah
43:45I'm unstoppable
43:48I'm a version of
43:50I'm invincible
43:51I'm invincible
43:52And I'm in every single way
43:56Mine's all powerful
43:58I don't need batteries today
44:01I'm so confident
44:04Yeah, I'm unstoppable
44:06Today
44:08Unstoppable today
44:10Unstoppable today
44:13Unstoppable today
44:15Unstoppable today
44:15I'm unstoppable today
44:18Hey God, only alone
44:20I will cry out now
44:22You'll never see what's hiding out
44:24Hiding out deep down
44:27Yeah, yeah
44:28I know
44:30I've heard that they let you feel
44:32I'm sure
44:32It's the only way to make friendships go
44:35But I'm too afraid
44:40Alright, so Sergeant, we just have some quick information here for persons who may want to attend which is taking
44:46place tomorrow and that is at Napa, Frederick Street, Port of Spain from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
44:52Now dress code, it's business wear. Come out and have the opportunity to meet some of the pioneers and leaders
44:59when it comes to women shaping modern day policing and have a conversation among women.
45:05So tomorrow is all about old school meets new school as they said and you will have the opportunity to
45:12meet the game changers within the TTPS and they are females who are making these great moves, these opportunities that
45:22are given to them and they're showcasing it loud and proud. I can say that.
45:26Yes, they are.
45:26Yeah, so make sure that you all if you want to attend you have the ability to do so and
45:31you can check out TTPS social media all platforms for more information. We have a call on all call. Good
45:36evening.
45:37Hello, please.
45:38Hi, good evening.
45:40Hi, good evening, Mum.
45:41Good evening, Mum.
45:53Good evening, Mum.
45:58The law used it was being cleaned and it was not the normal use of it, that you could tolerate
46:05or you could accept it or you could not use it, like anything.
46:09I was already known and I, that, that started that use the touch again every morning.
46:16And I called my cell notification at 6 minutes past 10 last night because my message was in the table,
46:23to receive a toll, you didn't know you could resign.
46:28So you must be able to find what I called 6 minutes past 10, they told me that they were
46:32sent a court.
46:34Alright, this, ma'am, ma'am, is this a house or a business?
46:38Ma'am. Pardon?
46:39Is this a house or a business?
46:42It's a house. It's a residential area.
46:45Okay.
46:47It's a residence. It's not a residential, but a residence.
46:51And when I saw, after a running move, I came and the matrix was going on,
46:55and I got into a hotel and a hotel,
46:56I called back and made a veteran position.
46:59They told me that they were short-staffed.
47:01And they have used to short-staffed.
47:04They don't know where they were able to pass.
47:06However, um, they, not able to do anything about it right now.
47:12So, I took it upon my cell to call for solicitation.
47:25And I called back, after they came to a veteran position,
47:28it was going to have to occur.
47:32And then they put me on hold.
47:35They told me that they show stuff and they can't do anything about the situation.
47:38I called sentient position because the music went on until 5 a.m. this morning.
47:45From 6 a.m. on Monday morning until 5 a.m. Tuesday morning,
47:50we have to listen to this. Nobody could speak.
47:53Nobody could speak.
47:54When I called again, they said that they received three calls.
47:58However, they can't do anything at this point.
48:00I said that they were going to have to be a employee.
48:03We cannot speak.
48:04We will not be able to arrest anybody because we offset my 10 years.
48:09How can we see for wrong for arrest?
48:11And this is the answer that I'm getting.
48:13I'm disappointed with West End police station because nobody will put in office 10 years and I'm forward.
48:21All right.
48:22Thank you so much.
48:22Now, Sergeant.
48:23All right.
48:25Officers are on patrol.
48:27There's no way that they could communicate with the officers on patrol.
48:32We're not living in ancient days.
48:34We have to send a pigeon.
48:36Well, first of all, I would like to say that if what the caller, I didn't get a chance to
48:42ask her if,
48:43you asked and she said it was a residential area.
48:47Yes.
48:47But I wasn't certain if it was a bar in a residential area or it was the house.
48:52She said it's a house.
48:54Okay.
48:54Yes, she said it's a house.
48:55Right.
48:55So, to say that she contacted the West End police station and the officers at the time would have expressed
49:03that they can't do anything.
49:06Plain talk, that is unacceptable.
49:08Of course.
49:09Wrong for arrest.
49:10There are.
49:11Well, we're not even going in that part.
49:13We're treating with the call in the first instance.
49:15Now, we can appreciate that at times any organization has its challenges, but we are in the business of providing
49:22safety and security.
49:24And our duty and responsibility is to offer some type of response.
49:27And there are systems in place that a station can reach out to another station district to ask for assistance.
49:35These things do exist.
49:38The patrol.
49:39You can contact the patrol.
49:40You can contact the patrol.
49:41You can contact the patrol and so on.
49:41Now, to the lady who experienced that, I must apologize.
49:48Yeah.
49:48Because hearing it, it is unacceptable, right?
49:52And this is not what we are for.
49:54This is not what we are about.
49:55We are a service-oriented organization and we ought to treat our customers with a certain degree of respect and
50:02with a certain degree of urgency.
50:04Now, on the other hand, in instances where there are houses that are playing loud music in residential areas, police
50:14can respond to it.
50:16And, of course, they will meet with the people who are at the house and have a conversation with them
50:22and ask that they desist from playing the music out loud.
50:26Now, to see if they will continue playing, that's another story.
50:29That's another story.
50:30So, the officers can at least proceed to the house and prefer some type of warning to the people that
50:37this is a residential area.
50:39There are other persons, your neighbors, you should be cognizant of, and you live in the same space.
50:43So, for peace sake, lower the music.
50:46Yeah.
50:47We need to take that quick break.
50:48We'll be back.
50:49We'll be back.
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52:48Now this incident, Sargent, took place in Times Square in New York.
52:51It is a very disturbing video.
52:53But it just goes to show that all officers around the world deal with many situations that could end up
53:00detrimental.
53:00Now, from the information gathered, Bank of America Vice President was killed in Times Square with a stabbing where this
53:10lady was the person who acted out this heinous act.
53:15Now, they stated that the victim who was stabbed on Monday also stabbed another individual.
53:25So the attacker was armed with two knives that we're seeing here and managed to injure another person before NYPD
53:31officers shot her fatally.
53:33The police said that the victim who succumbed to her injuries was, they tried to rush her to the nearest
53:45hospital, but she passed away.
53:47And I mean, in this case, condolences to the family members.
53:53But this is what also stood out to me apart from witnessing this individual and this very rare Sargent and
54:02people see females in the act doing things like this.
54:06And then how persons around when this was happening before the shooting took place, they were going about their business
54:15like, OK, nothing is happening in front of me right now.
54:19A person is not, you know, in a space where I could be harmed.
54:25Well, to be honest, that is not entirely a bad thing in the grand scheme of things.
54:30And this is something that I think we as a country have to also adopt as well.
54:37Now, this is a completely different jurisdiction.
54:40So the rules and the laws, they may differ.
54:44However, if I were to say, from the perspective of persons walking by, why law enforcement are treated in a
54:50matter, that is probably the most ideal situation.
54:52Because that means that the law enforcement officers will not have to contend with persons around and treat with the
55:00matter that is presented to them.
55:02So they could focus.
55:03Exactly.
55:04But unfortunately, our islands of Trinidad and Tobago, we want to see and we want to be a part of
55:12it.
55:12Not out of concern, but just to have a look.
55:15And they may actually put in themselves in harm's way.
55:19Now, our laws for the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service in terms of use of force, we are guided by
55:26Departmental Order 92 of 2011.
55:28So obviously, and I've observed the video as well, the officers did use verbal commands initially.
55:34They tried to talk her down.
55:35And then right after, you saw the officers draw for their less lethal option, which is what we call intimately
55:43the taser device to hopefully stun the person.
55:47But clearly, that option didn't work at that point in time.
55:51It probably had some interruption, right, because of the environment, maybe the wind, maybe the clothes, whatever the case may
55:57be.
55:58And it didn't activate it the way that it was intended to.
56:01And because the assailant decided to advance towards the officer, we're talking about officer safety now.
56:07So they had no other choice but to use lethal force.
56:11Alright, we have a final call this evening.
56:12Caller, good evening.
56:14Good evening.
56:15Good evening.
56:17Good evening.
56:18Good evening.
56:19Yes, good evening.
56:19Just if your television set is on, could you mute it for us, please?
56:24Or if you have us on speaker, come off of the speaker.
56:29Yes, you can go ahead.
56:30We have a few seconds.
56:33Yes.
56:45Yes.
56:49Yes.
56:54Acting sergeant.
56:56Okay.
56:58Yes.
57:02Acting sergeant.
57:34All right. Thank you so much, ma'am.
57:36Sergeant, we have a few seconds.
57:38You could respond to the lovely caller, and of course, you could say a few words.
57:42I agree with her 100%. That's my thing.
57:45I believe that the watchwords are there to guide us,
57:49to give us some type of template on how we as citizens ought to really behave
57:53and set the example for not just ourselves, but for the future generations.
58:00She's quite right.
58:02We must have discipline.
58:03We must be productive in all that we do.
58:07And tolerance.
58:08So we saw in the events down in the West,
58:11maybe some tolerance would have avoided some of those problems.
58:16A lot of discipline.
58:17Yes.
58:18So, Acting Sergeant, Jag Group, thank you so much for being here with us.
58:21We appreciate you, as usual, and stepping in for ESP Russell.
58:25It was my pleasure.
58:26Of course, now you're no longer a stranger to the show.
58:28You're a part of us now.
58:29All right, guys, remember, we get ready for news coming up next at 7,
58:32and we have Deep Dive at 8.30 with our attorney at law and director, Mr. Ali,
58:37to take you through the rest of the evening.
58:39God bless.
58:40We are out until tomorrow.
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