Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher is assuring the country that the Police Service is determined to bring an end to the current spate of murders and violence.
Harewood-Christopher’s comments follow yesterday’s shooting in Port of Spain, where five people were killed—including a police sergeant—as well as five other reported killing in other parts of the country.
In a voice note sent to the media last night, the Top Cop said the TTPS has been actively addressing gang violence in Port of Spain and other areas.
“We are determined to dismantle criminal gangs and make a difference in transforming impacted communities,” she asserted. “We are resolute in working to find the perpetrators in this heinous act, we have deployed a coordinated multi agency approach and are hopeful in making a breakthrough.”
“I again give my commitment to all law abiding citizens that the ttps is focused on directing all available resources into protecting them from this scourge of gun violence, gang violence and the stress and trauma associated with the loss of loved ones and members of our communities that comes with reprisals and counter reprisals,” she said.
The Police Commissioner said the TTPS will continue its efforts with families to provide pathways out of violence for young people and prosecution for those who are hell bent on maintaining a life of crime.
“I extend my condolences to all the bereaved families and persons impacted by the events of today (yesterday) and again give you the assurance that we are determined to bring and end to this spate of senseless violence,” she said.