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03:46Good evening Trinidad and Tobago, our international audience and of course our brothers and sisters in Grenada.
03:53This is Beyond the Tape and I am Whitney Husbands.
03:56Today is Friday.
03:57Yes it is.
03:57And we get ready to enter the first weekend in the month of October.
04:01And we say whatever you choose to do this weekend just to make sure that you're safe.
04:05And even if you get some rest, why not?
04:07It's also important to get that rest.
04:09But today, the weather has been playing with us.
04:12I am not lying.
04:13For one minute we're seeing blue skies.
04:15Then we see the gray skies.
04:16Then we got some blessings.
04:17Then we realize it's drizzling.
04:19It's not really pouring rain in some places.
04:21Then it's heavy winds.
04:23Whatever is happening today, we just ask you, please take your time.
04:27And on top of that, it's a lot of traffic.
04:29So pay attention, be vigilant, and most importantly, take your time so you can reach your final destination safely.
04:37So today being Friday, the man who is always willing to be here each and every Friday, we have ASB
04:43Russell.
04:43Good evening to you, Sue.
04:45Good evening, Miss Husbands.
04:46This is like the last Friday.
04:49You're smiling, and I'm not sure.
04:51I am not sure.
04:53Good evening, Trinidad and Tobago.
04:56And Miss Husbands, we're doing it.
04:57Are you okay?
04:58We're really doing it.
04:58What's going on?
04:59Good evening, Trinidad and Tobago.
05:00On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioner of Assistant Commissioner of Police,
05:06and 1st and 2nd Division officers of the?
05:08Esteem.
05:09Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
05:11As usual, it's a pleasure being here.
05:13I want to say a special shout to our viewers, our international viewers, those in the United States of America,
05:19those in Canada, those in Grenada, and all the other countries, islands, continents,
05:26that take time out of their busy schedule to view us on an evening.
05:29We appreciate the support, and we say thank you for that.
05:32Yes, I was skating on my bones this evening.
05:35I'm not lying, because the traffic is ridiculous.
05:39And on top of that, the weather, and persons are trying to get to them.
05:42So, you know, transportation is going to be a major issue.
05:45I'm hoping to see more officers out at this time, because it's needed at least a direct traffic,
05:50and make sure persons are safe.
05:51But there's something that I want to touch on that is very popular on social media today.
05:56And this is the incident that took many persons by surprise.
05:59And, of course, you know, we have our citizen detectives who break down things.
06:04But take a look at this.
06:07Now, we're seeing here from those of you who may not know what transpired,
06:14ASP, you could guide us with confirmation if this lady was running behind the gentleman
06:19with a bag in his hand, because I don't understand why she's still on the phone.
06:25But is that an officer?
06:26Well, I understand it's a police officer.
06:30Excuse me.
06:31Yes, I understand it is a police officer.
06:34Of course, I don't want to say too much, because it's a situation that is under investigation.
06:38We're asking members of the public who may have information to, you know, 800-6555,
06:44the Besson Street Police Station.
06:45We're asking for your assistance to solve this crime.
06:50I understand the police officer was indeed a victim of a robbery.
06:58So I would just, that is how it has been reported, Ms. Husbands,
07:02and investigations are continuing.
07:04I would say no more on that matter.
07:05I don't want to say anything that may prejudice the investigation going forward.
07:12Okay, I shall leave that there.
07:14Please and thank you.
07:15Yeah.
07:15Yes, thank you, right?
07:16That was really good.
07:17Because then I was willing to do the show for you if it didn't arrive in time,
07:19so I was going to help you out.
07:20So leave it right there.
07:21Leave it right there.
07:22Please and thank you.
07:23All right.
07:23Okay, I will leave it there.
07:25But, you know, of course, we are transparent, and we believe in accountability.
07:28And in the coming days, once the investigation is completed and persons are charged,
07:32we will definitely come back and update the public.
07:34So, public, you have nothing to fear.
07:35We have nothing to hide.
07:37Once we get the information and we have the facts and the evidence,
07:40we will come back and update you as to what actually we're going to do.
07:43I just thought with the training, tactical, you know,
07:46she would have done something unique to trip him or something.
07:48But anyways, I digress.
07:49Let's go into the public satisfaction survey.
07:52I know you're very passionate about this.
07:54Where are we with this now?
07:54Well, the public satisfaction survey continues.
07:58It runs until the 2nd of November, 2026.
08:03You can access the survey on the flyers in the station on ttps.gov.tt online,
08:10as well, our Facebook page and stuff like that.
08:13It takes about five minutes.
08:14We are trying to get at least 3,500 persons partaking in the said survey.
08:22However, I'm asking you all if you all could do me the favor.
08:24Let us have approximately about 10,000 or even more because, I mean,
08:28your ideas or suggestions, we want to know what you would have experienced.
08:33It's about you telling your experience and not what was told to you by somebody else.
08:36We want a fair rating.
08:37We want an honest rating.
08:39Tell us where we did good.
08:41Tell us where we fell short.
08:42Tell us where you think that we need the improvement
08:45because this is what would help guide our strategic and operational structures going forward.
08:51Now, we have a public satisfaction survey video that we want you all to take a look at.
08:56So let's take it in.
09:00Hey, what are six doing on the ground there?
09:03Boy, five and nine.
09:06Whoever else.
09:10Same picture, different perspectives.
09:13At the TTPS, we know that how we see our service will not always be how you experience it.
09:21That is why your perspective matters.
09:24Through the TTPS public satisfaction survey, we want to hear what you think.
09:28Tell us where we went well and in what areas we can improve
09:33because to see the full picture, we need your perspective.
09:37Take the survey.
09:39Share your perspective.
09:41Help us improve our service.
09:50Six or nine is the question asked is according to your perspective and how you see it.
09:54And that is why it's very important that you participate in the public satisfaction survey with the TTPS
10:00to make sure that we are all clear in moving in that said direction.
10:04Same picture, different perspective.
10:06All right.
10:06So right now, it's time for us to take a look at what's making today's headlines.
10:46And those are your stories making today's headlines.
10:49Now, ASP, I know that we can't talk further on the situation, the domestic violence video that is circulating
10:56because I know the TTPS is already involved dealing with reports.
10:59But what could you say to persons who are reluctant to make reports
11:04and there's evidence showing that they are being abused?
11:07Well, Ms. Husbands, I thank you for that question.
11:10You know, persons are wondering what happens next if no report is made.
11:16And I wanted to let Trinidad and Tobago know that notwithstanding a report has not been made officially,
11:22whether it's by the victim or otherwise, the members of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service,
11:26we still can investigate and do have a power of arrest.
11:32So Section 342 of the Summary Offenses Act Chapter 420 allows a constable to make a complaint in a case
11:40of assault and battery.
11:42Even when the aggrieved person declines to make one, even when the victim says,
11:50I forgive him, I ain't given no report, we have that power.
11:54We could still do the investigation, charge, lay the complaint, notwithstanding anything to the contrary of the act.
12:02Of course, the offense is related to the assault, the battery, which what you would have seen in the video.
12:08Going forward, we also have other sections that help support this Section 342.
12:16So when you look at 341 of the said act, it tells you anyone may lay complaint for a summary
12:24offense
12:24unless the law curating the offense limits who can.
12:29So unless the law says a person outside of the victim cannot make a report, then it continues.
12:39Anybody could make the report with respect to the incident.
12:43When you look at 343 of the said summary offenses act, it states any police officer
12:48may lay the complaint in the commissioner's name and conduct the proceedings.
12:54Okay.
12:55And it gets even sweeter when you look at 634.
12:58Some just continue to call sections that support the authority that we have,
13:02that we can investigate and lay charges and place before court persons to answer charges of assault by beating,
13:10domestic violence situations and stuff like that without even the victim.
13:13So Section 634 says, it states that the complainant is not obliged to give evidence in support of the complaint.
13:22That meaning the victim, the video, the officers who attended, and other witnesses can carry the case.
13:31So you may choose, and I'm just saying things, let me not use you, let me say female ex might
13:36say no,
13:36but female ex has an aunt, an uncle, a brother who was present, they can also come to court.
13:43But video evidence could stand up here too?
13:44The video evidence, yes, because we can use the video evidence.
13:46See, the video, the officers who attended, and other witnesses.
13:51Because an officer could give evidence to him, notwithstanding he didn't see the actual assault,
13:56but I arrived on the scene and I witnessed the person with red substance oozing from the left side of
14:01their face.
14:02So we could give that evidence.
14:03All those with help build the case, the brother, the uncle, the aunt who witnessed the event could also come
14:08to court
14:09and give that statement, notwithstanding the actual victim refuses to.
14:15The court also has a power in a situation like that.
14:19So we look at Section 46 and 49.
14:21It states that the court can summon a material witness or issue a warrant in the first instant if satisfied
14:30on oath
14:31that the witness won't attend unless compel.
14:35So the witness already said, I ain't coming, I can do your warrant.
14:39The court can issue a warrant for that person to attend.
14:43And that could include a reluctant victim, though it is delicate call in a domestic violence case.
14:51So we understand the trauma.
14:52We understand you may not want to regurgitate, but if we see the necessity for you to come to give
14:58the evidence,
15:00the court can instruct you by way of our warrant if you refuse to come so that you can give
15:07that evidence.
15:08And lastly, Section 53, if a witness refuses to testify, having arrived at the court,
15:16the court can still dispose of the case based on any other evidence.
15:22So the court can make you and compel you to come.
15:25And if when you come you decide, I'm not saying anything, the court could still,
15:29could and will still take into consideration all the surrounding evidence given by the police officers.
15:36Maybe it went and did a medical because sometimes, yeah, yeah, because you do a medical
15:41and then somewhere there you will make up.
15:43Yeah.
15:44We already have the medical so we can use all of that and still.
15:47But what if the suspect admits to committing the said act?
15:53Better yet.
15:55And, you know, in case persons wondering, there was a situation in Tobago with a couple of police
16:04and that person, the investigation was done.
16:07It came, the information came by way of video, just like this.
16:11Right.
16:12Investigation was done.
16:14Because of an officer within the protective agency, it went to the DPP
16:18and instructions were given from the DPP office to lay certain charges.
16:23All right.
16:23I know we have to take a break.
16:24But when we come back, I just need to find out from you something where you could guide us.
16:29We'll be back after this.
16:31As a teacher teaching how much he is, I never see if I have a subject called bullying on a
16:38timetable yet.
16:39But all them children want to beat up other children instead of beating their book.
16:45And to me, that is big, big failure.
16:49I promise to do my part to stop the bullying in the people and them school.
16:55But you see parents, you see uncles, you see grannies, you see aunties, you see nenens, all of them.
17:02And all of you.
17:02All you have to help out too.
17:04All you have to teach them the right way, boy.
17:07They have to choose peace, not physical and verbal violence.
17:13Teach them to be a buddy, not a bully.
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19:17And we are back now.
19:19Before we went to the break, I wanted to ask you this question.
19:22When a suspect admits to committing an assault or some sort of domestic abuse openly on social media or even
19:32broadcasting on radio, where does the TTP step in there?
19:35Right. And I'm saying I understand the relation with respect to what has been taking place.
19:41And because I know I was just amazed by, you know, how some people took the opportunity to get the
19:49information first and take that opportunity to boost ratings in the various media houses.
19:54Yes.
20:04Yes.
20:05Okay.
20:06By way of court.
20:07To access that video, to have that confession or admission of guilt form part of our evidence.
20:46All right. So we will leave that there.
20:48Going forward, when it's good, we're sharing it. When it's bad, we are sharing it as well.
20:51Following the submission today of the Trinan Tobago Police Service third quarter 2026 performance report to the National Security Council,
21:00the Commissioner of Police has taken further step to release a public performance appraisal of the TTPS consistent with the
21:10principles of transparency, accountability and evidence-based assessment.
21:16The appraisal examines.
21:19The TTPS's performance for January to September 2026.
21:23So that's the period we're looking at against the corresponding periods in 2025 and 2024.
21:29The principal indicators show that homicides, which is a big concern for tonight and Tobago, serious reported crimes, road traffic
21:38accidents are all below the corresponding levels recorded in both comparator years in that we have less murders, less serious
21:49crimes, less road traffic accidents.
21:51Homicides stood at 265 compared with 275 in 2025 and 475 in 2024, representing reductions of 3.6% and
22:0644.2% respectively.
22:10Serious reported crimes declined to 7,593, representing a 13.3% reduction compared with 2025 and 17.3%
22:24compared with 2024.
22:27Road traffic accidents declined to 13,324, which shows a 36.8% below or drop decrease as opposed to
22:402025, while fatal RTAs decreased by 27.2% compared with 2025.
22:50We understand that the homicide position also plays within a longer historical context, a life-like examination.
22:59From January to September, homicide figures from 2001, listen, to 2026 shows that the 265 homicides recorded in 2026 are
23:16lower, and I repeat again, are lower than 20 of the 25 preceding years.
23:26So, we are seeing the decreases coming forward.
23:30The appraisal also identifies areas requiring continued attention, which we will continue to look at.
23:38But let me just repeat the commissioner's words, and I quote,
23:44Accountability cannot mean reporting only when the figures are favorable.
23:49If I, and I'm quoting the commissioner here, right, am required to account for the performance of the police service
23:57to the state,
23:58then I believe the public whom we serve should also be given a clear and measurable account of our performance.
24:06The figures demonstrate progress, but progress is not victory, so the fight isn't finished as yet.
24:13Where we are improving, we will say so.
24:17Where we are falling short or require greater effort, we will say so with equal candor.
24:24The public is entitled to judge the TTPS.
24:27Hence, we have this push for the survey on evidence and results, so they can judge us on evidence and
24:37result.
24:38The purpose of the appraisal is not to declare the work complete, but to provide the public with a measurable
24:44account of where the TTPS is achieving results,
24:47where challenges remain, and where continued operational effort is required.
24:53So, Ms. Husbands, in the words of the commissioner, we continue to ask for the support of the public in
24:59summary,
24:59but we have made some successes, we are not gloating, and no, are we going to just slow down.
25:08We will increase our efforts to be even more successful going forward, but we share to the public that, listen,
25:16this is where we are.
25:18We have had several successes in some of the most critical areas, that of road traffic accidents, fatal RTAs, serious
25:26crimes,
25:27and most importantly, homicides.
25:30But what we want now is greater participation from the citizens of the country, follow the satisfaction survey,
25:37and let us continue to improve the Trinidad and Tobago police service.
25:40Yeah, this is important that you all give information to the public, so that we can see what is happening,
25:45even though you will have the news to us, we're not taking on the noise.
25:49It is that it is there, as you mentioned, accountability, transparency is needed when it comes to what is happening
25:56within the TTPs,
25:57because we are seeing some of the bad apples who are causing this grease towards the uniform, and of course,
26:03the TTPs at large.
26:05So, with this, this is guiding us so we can see what is happening, and some persons can say they're
26:09also feeling it,
26:10because I mentioned when we opened the show, the presence of the officers are felt in certain parts,
26:16and we are seeing the officers out and about, and it's not just in the AC, but we are also
26:21seeing them on the P2s, foot patrol.
26:25Their presence are there, and we're seeing where the mobile units are also working,
26:31because they showed information where arrests are placed, and I saw a lot of activities.
26:35Yes, and over 300, but yes, I saw a lot of activity, and I was just, one time I saw
26:41it,
26:41by the turbo flyover, where it wasn't just, you see, in the police vehicle parked up there by the mobile
26:49units,
26:49but we saw other officers who were out and observing cars passing, stopping cars, engaging,
26:55and that was in the night.
26:56Definitely.
26:57You know, so we are seeing that.
26:59I don't like how you're stressed on in night, as if the police don't work in the night.
27:02What do you mean that was in the night?
27:04Say it better than that for me now, please.
27:06It was in the night.
27:07Awesome.
27:08That is what we're talking about.
27:09Yes, I appreciate that.
27:10Okay, but no, I just say, when we want to really see when something happens,
27:14I wish, you know, when you're driving, I wish the officer was nearby when they see this happen,
27:18or when this took place, but you're all trying.
27:20You can't be everywhere, you know, to Houdini.
27:23So it is something that we continue to work with,
27:26and I hope that we are able to find a way to continue to build trust.
27:29But we continue to do things to build trust and confidence.
27:32Again, I would always reiterate the survey.
27:36And, you know, we continue to recruit and train officers.
27:38Training is an important part of the TTPS.
27:41We train and retrain.
27:42Training is constant within the TTPS.
27:44As legislation comes forward, as things improve, as the decisions are amended,
27:49you know, as new operations come forward, we need to continue to train officers.
27:53We continue to recruit.
27:54And as we get more officers, you will see that increase in visibility.
27:59And officers should also take the initiative to be on top of things as well,
28:02not just wait till you all go to training.
28:04Just to remind you, man, we can give us a call at 623-1711, extension 1996 or 1997.
28:10When we take that break, we'll be back with more.
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32:04We all know how it goes the moment our backs are turned and we are not around.
32:09So since we misbehave.
32:10My exercise, I think we'll be conducting verification of drivers.
32:15We have to make sure that drivers permit valid, insurance valid, and the GKs are road ready.
32:25I would have stopped you because I would have noticed that your thing is very dark.
32:30I would have also asked you if you have a simple extension from licensing.
32:33I would have told me that you don't have it.
32:35So the law should have to be required to have, which is illegal tint, 70, 35, 20.
32:43Now we normally tell people, when we test the tint, you're allowed to be dumb.
32:47So if in Frontier is 70, 69, 68, 67, 18, I mean, that's the charge.
32:53Frontier, which is 35, 34, 33, 32, 20, and that's the charge.
32:57And to the back here, 20, 19, 18, 17, that's the charge.
33:00Understand, sir?
33:03So I'm going to let the officers, along myself, we're going to test the tint.
33:06And once it is within the said perimeter, you're free to leave.
33:11Once it's not there, you're going to be charged.
33:13Understood?
33:14I'm being honest, which I understand what it is you are going through.
33:17Not you alone, but go through that.
33:20Not only you alone and go through that.
33:23Everybody.
33:24I, myself, and I have to go through the same procedure like you.
33:27That's nothing, sir.
33:29My mouth is public as well.
33:30You also apply to the same, the same reason that you are, that you're safe.
33:35And they, they get you.
33:38That's nothing, sir.
33:39The rule is for everybody.
33:41The law, chance, it is therefore a reason.
33:44And it's for you and me and everybody to have a decision.
33:47So I'm going to let the officers test it.
33:48So I just want to sit on the glass halfway, halfway, and we're going to test the question.
33:55Let's go.
34:13Now I'm going to try to defend Super 3, that's why it's Super 335.
34:17And get back to the different.
34:18We're going to take it back now.
34:23Let's go.
34:29Let's go.
34:54the licensing website, you download the form which is security reasons or business reasons
34:59or even medical reasons, whichever one that you want, submit it to your commissioner and
35:03once you read it and you find everything is okay with it, you're going to be granted
35:07the tint exemption. Understood? When they give you the tint exemption, they give you
35:11numbers on it and that's the numbers you're supposed to go with. As I keep telling people
35:15you're allowed three dongs. If it's 15, the lowest you're supposed to go is 12. If it's
35:1910, the lowest you're supposed to go is about 8. But I keep telling people with all that
35:24documentation, you're going to constantly be charged. All you have to do is the right thing,
35:30let's apply, that's it. It's the same thing like when you're applying as my supervisor
35:33was telling you, when you're applying for SEL, you don't go and get the gun and then for
35:37the paperwork, you have to have the paperwork and everything together with the gun. So at
35:43the ending of the day, once it is, you have that documentation, everything is going to
35:47go good. I understand your safety, I understand your concerns, but the law is there for every
35:52point.
35:55I told you that white and blue, it is one where many people dread the cold, sweat and
36:01you start to panic or they don't even get that kind of reaction like licensing officers
36:06and they could bring it. They could bring sadness on your weekend. Listen, sadness,
36:11proper sadness.
36:11It's not on tears, you know, belly hurts, you know. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Pack up the vehicle
36:16one time.
36:17Pressure.
36:17Walk the rest.
36:18Yeah, I pack it up, I'll walk. I will walk. We have a caller on the line at this time.
36:23Caller, good evening.
36:25Good evening.
36:26Hello.
36:26Hi.
36:27Good evening.
36:27Hi. Good evening, Caller.
36:29Right. Good evening.
36:32Good evening to Ms. Husbands and ASP.
36:38How are we?
36:38Russell.
36:39I have viewed the data that you have prepared for the, presented for the performance appraisal
36:44and I must say I don't understand the methodology you would have used to do that. All I note
36:50is that you have presented statistics and you have shown a trend that is, which is a declining
36:56trend in almost everything, which somehow I don't believe because I'd like to see what's
37:03the source of the data. And the second thing, I have completed your survey and having had considerable
37:09experience with the design of surveys, the analysis of surveys and the preparation of reports
37:15from surveys, I found it very limited. And I, whereas you would be able to get yes or no
37:22answers from it, I don't know how you will be able to come up with any sort of suggestions
37:28and improvement for the performance of the police service, which I think is sadly lacking.
37:35Thank you, ma'am.
37:37Yes, please.
37:37Well, again, let me start by saying, you know, because she did speak about her performance
37:42and improvements, and everybody's again entitled to their own perspective, right?
37:50What we use, the Crime and Analysis Problem Unit, that is CAPA. They have all the statistics.
37:58They can tell you how much murders we had, how much RTAs, how much reports we had, whether
38:05it's by station, whether it's by this division. We have something called COMSTAT, where you
38:11always compare any stats based on what your last need, your troubled crime, your serious
38:15crime. When we look at the temporal data and stuff like that, time, place, date, location,
38:23what kind of crime you're getting on that particular location, temporal analysis, we call it. So, we have the CAPA
38:29branch, and then when they do their big COMSTAT, which is done with the commission, the
38:34deputy commissioners, the heads of divisions, they now come to the division, and they do. So, they
38:40will have one general.
38:41Yes.
38:42So, each division commander is called to account for their division, and why either your crime
38:47went up, or what you're doing that caused your crime to go down, so that the others could
38:52probably see if it can be implemented in their division.
38:55So, there's no way of you doctoring your information?
38:58No, you cannot. You cannot. We can tell you all, all that comes in, all, all. Now, we are
39:07not strangers to the fact that underreporting on every statistical, because I'm a student
39:13of science myself, right? And every survey you had to cater, I imagine, for error.
39:19Okay.
39:19So, we can only present what we are seeing. We are not, how to put it, we are not going
39:31to say that there may not be some level of underreporting. Okay. Because underreporting
39:36is a serious thing as well. Some persons think, I just don't want to go in that station, I
39:41didn't feel to deal with police today. Yes. Or my friend tell me that I had a bad interaction
39:47the last time they went into the station. Or some of your officers not taking the reports.
39:50Or some of them officers might not take the reports. They tell them they were at outside the
39:53station. Or they might tell them, right. So, persons may choose not to go. Yeah. Some persons may
39:57be victims of crimes where they may feel shame. Mm-hmm. And choose not to go. So, like, for
40:02instance, when you look at fraud offenses, some people might be ashamed to come and say,
40:06well, I already got a message that I win some money. Or a relative in Zimbabwe. Yeah.
40:12Leave some money for my innocence. Some people might be ashamed to say that. But we could only,
40:17what, and that's how we measure it, what...
40:19Was reported.
40:20That is it. So, if you don't report it, then we are unable to treat with it. Okay.
40:24So, there will be our officers to come and make the reports. I hear the caller.
40:29But this is what we have. And I'm only presenting what we would have observed based on the reports,
40:34based on the crimes, based on crime trends, and going forward.
40:38Can I come for it if it wasn't done?
40:40Well, they will respond to the second part of our question after the break.
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43:30And we are back.
43:31Now we respond to the second part of what you need to ask with regards to this.
43:35We have the monitoring and evaluation, and monitoring, evaluation, and compliance, and that's MECU as well.
43:41And they work in conjunction with CAPA, and they monitor the successes of the police service based on our targets
43:48going forward.
43:50And I understand the call.
43:52I was saying that we don't have something about the yes or no, but not everything could give us a
43:59proper grasp, a proper picture based on a yes or no answer.
44:02You may ask some persons, you know, based on your interaction, have you ever been in an RT?
44:09And they might say yes, and they might find that is it.
44:13And they may be of the opinion that they didn't cause the RT, but they may be the one assigned
44:17the blame.
44:18And for that, you know, they may want to say, well, you know, they may want to say something more
44:24detailed.
44:25So we have to make sure we are in a position to capture some of that.
44:28But notwithstanding that, I take the suggestion of the caller.
44:33Yes.
44:33So more licensing?
44:35Somebody say more licensing.
44:36More licensing.
44:36All right.
44:37And we head back to Shagonas for part two, where we saw the licensing officers out and about, making sure
44:42that persons understand the rules and regulations of the roadways.
44:51Good afternoon, sir.
44:52How are you doing?
44:53I'm Officer Francis.
44:54How do you like this in the apartment?
44:56All right.
44:56Is it possible?
44:57Well, I have your driver so much already.
44:58Could I get the insurance for the vehicle, please?
45:00Okay.
45:00So I realize that the insurance, everything is, um, is okay, all right.
45:04No gas tickets.
45:05For speeding?
45:06All right.
45:06Yeah, yeah.
45:07No gas tickets.
45:07Right.
45:07So here's what you know.
45:08Now, the large and the vehicle would require you to have the tint, which is 70, the 6-inch band.
45:13I know, listen, here's, um, to be certified, and here's what's the tint.
45:19Now, the back of the tint.
45:20Right.
45:21So this was the guy's documentation for the back.
45:22You need to get the documentation for the back.
45:24Right.
45:24If I will pull that, then you're using it.
45:25Right.
45:26So you open the pole and double-check, triple-check, triple-check, come here to make sure that the heavier
45:29for the back tint.
45:31So that's why you just stand on the back half, you come here.
45:33You just do the check the tint and make sure everything is okay.
45:35Once everything is okay, then it's like, you know, that's right.
45:38So here's what that's happened.
45:39I'm being honest with you.
45:40A lot of people license a vehicle.
45:42Right.
45:42And when people come in to buy the vehicle, I know, when people come in to buy the vehicle, they
45:47will put in things for them and tell them, go ahead.
45:49That's the factory.
45:50This is what it is in front of you.
45:51Right.
45:51So let's number, yeah.
45:52So let's number check it.
45:54Right.
45:54About a little more.
45:55A little more.
45:57Right.
45:57Right.
45:57That's good.
45:57Let me just check it.
45:58Once again, you're free to go.
45:59I'm sure that you're going to find some out, right?
46:01I'm sure.
46:01I'm going to go, let me go.
46:10So the back is 20, which is good.
46:12And the front here.
46:21Right, you're free to go.
46:23Right.
46:24And that's how it's looking.
46:54So we're saying that tent might be an issue.
46:57For some people out there, yes.
46:59But is it that you all have now passed that on to licensing?
47:03No, no, no.
47:04To do with the tent?
47:05With the machine?
47:05No.
47:06Law enforcement is law enforcement.
47:07We have some machines as well.
47:09Law enforcement is law enforcement.
47:10So we work together.
47:11But let me just say something to the persons who would be doing the survey.
47:18The MECU unit gathers data on how the service is performing, monitors it against targets and plans,
47:28and evaluates whether the units and programs are complying and delivering the results.
47:33So the MECU unit would be concerned with whether the service is meeting its performance and the compliance standards.
47:42So some of them, we really can't just take a yes or no.
47:45We want a little more details with it.
47:48All right.
47:49So I'm hoping that persons understand how the survey works.
47:51And if you're watching us right now, you could go on the TTPS website.
47:55And take your survey.
47:55And yes, fill out that form.
47:58Let them know your concerns.
47:59So the TTPS continues to do better.
48:01And, you know, we are continuously trying.
48:04We are here.
48:05We are asking the public to take.
48:06We are asking them to judge us, critique us.
48:08Well, we do.
48:09Polish us where we need.
48:10Polish.
48:10Tell us what we need to improve.
48:12You know, we, I think the TTPS is really showing that effort of wanting to be a better organization
48:18to serve the public.
48:20And, you know, we will continue to improve.
48:24All right.
48:25We have to do phone lines.
48:26Caller, good evening.
48:27Oh, my missy.
48:29Hi, withy.
48:30Hi.
48:32Officer, welcome to you and your family.
48:34Thank you, sir.
48:35Same to you.
48:36Good.
48:37You know, I tell you, I will try to stop right now.
48:40Yes, how I will, doctor.
48:41Let's start.
48:41Boy, you have passed.
48:43The matter is delayed.
48:44I'm stressed.
48:46Like an officer.
48:47What's going on?
48:48I go, look.
48:48I tell you, everything okay with me and my static.
48:52I do it in Android.
48:53I try to make a roll with it.
48:55But when you come out here, like an officer, and the whole public can tell you the truth.
48:59Which I tell you.
49:00When you hear someone who will drop down the road, like an officer, I will turn back.
49:05I will rest.
49:06I would love to turn back and go somewhere.
49:08I do that at the time.
49:10I trace back.
49:11And the government's over.
49:11And I say, well, you're on the way with it.
49:13I say, well, you see, as a police officer was not there, we'll take an hour.
49:17I really can't tell them, which I met, but, because I am okay, and I'm sorry, but I'm lucky.
49:28But officers, police officers, they would make a little joke, but they'd be friendly.
49:33And the angry officers would take some training from the police.
49:37I have a attack.
49:38Let me tell you, I have some officers.
49:40Look.
49:42No, because, yeah, some of the officers, the licensed officers, they'd be very mean.
49:48Mrs. Manns.
49:49Very mean.
49:50They'd make all they look nice.
49:51He said the police would still make a little joke with him.
49:54I see.
49:55Not the licensed officers.
49:56You see, and that just solidifies the fact that we have polite and caring and customer
50:02service-oriented officers out there who know how to day be the public.
50:08All right.
50:09We have another call.
50:09Caller, good evening.
50:11I have a question.
50:14Good evening, sir.
50:15If a driver has an objection.
50:19Hello?
50:20Yes, I understood.
50:22Yes.
50:22If a driver has an objection for using a centimeter and a vehicle,
50:26what are the consequences or the penalty?
50:28I'll let's know that.
50:31Objection.
50:32Or if a driver has an objection using the tent meter on the vehicle.
50:36But you have to use it.
50:37They can't assume what your tent may be.
50:41I believe, and I'm not certain, when you look at the DUI,
50:46Yes.
50:48Failing to give a breath analysis also constitute an offense.
50:52So I suspect that there would be something similar,
50:55because, I mean, you're now saying to me, I don't want you to use it.
51:00Yes.
51:00You might want me to use it because you know your tent is dark
51:03and you will be a suit of fixed penalty ticket.
51:05What I'm advising you is comply with the instructions.
51:09And if you are not satisfied or you believe that you were given a wrongful ticket,
51:19you can go up on the database on the system
51:22and you could input where you wish to challenge that ticket
51:26and you will have your day in court.
51:28It's working?
51:29Yes.
51:29Persons have been going online and challenging stuff.
51:32No, no, no.
51:33Meaning, is the portal working?
51:36Yes.
51:36Because I know it was given some issues.
51:38Yeah.
51:39I mean, from time to time, you will get technical issues.
51:41But for the most part, it's working as far as I know.
51:43I mean, I don't get tickets.
51:45But I haven't heard anything.
51:45Oh, you don't?
51:46I don't.
51:47What am I doing to get tickets for myself?
51:48My vehicles, it is inspected.
51:50I don't play with insurance.
51:51My tires, I just do not play with road safety.
51:55All right.
51:55I'm an example.
51:56So you have never, you have never seen.
51:57I'm a living example.
51:59Ask me, Russell.
52:01Since, I mean, even though you're an officer,
52:04but at no point in time you received a ticket?
52:07Mr. Sponsy, last time I got a ticket was when I had my first vehicle
52:16and it was for Richard D. Boss Street.
52:19And I think in those days, the tickets were $200.
52:23So that could tell you how far back.
52:25Yeah, that was way back.
52:26I complied.
52:27So since then?
52:29Since then, I have not.
52:31Even?
52:32And knock on wood.
52:33Very good.
52:33I have not.
52:34I don't do anything.
52:35I don't speed.
52:37I take my time.
52:38If I'm on my phone, it's either Bluetooth or I will place it on the center console
52:44and use the speaker of it.
52:46All right, Super Cup.
52:47I ain't Super Cup.
52:48I'm trying to do the right thing.
52:50ESPN, listen, thank you so much for being here with us today.
52:53We appreciate you always.
52:54Of course, he is always with us Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
52:57Have an enjoyable weekend or two weeks, however you want to put it.
53:01But TNT, we get ready for news coming up next at 7.
53:04Have a safe weekend out there.
53:05God bless.
53:06We're out.