Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced that 30 joint army-police posts will be established in communities across Trinidad and Tobago over the next four months, as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen security presence nationwide.
“I am pleased to inform citizens that in the upcoming four months, 30 joint army police posts will be placed in communities across the country,” the Prime Minister said, noting that many communities have for years requested an increased security presence. “The protective services and government are moving aggressively to provide such,” she said.
According to the Prime Minister, the joint posts are intended to provide communities with a sense of comfort and help residents regain the use of their public spaces. She encouraged NGOs, business chambers, community groups and councils to adopt and support the posts, working alongside the security services.
Of the 30 planned posts, 24 locations have already been identified across the country. They are:
- Tarouba Flyover
- Grand Bazaar Interchange
- Couva Interchange
- Williamsville Junction
- Guayaguayare (next to Indian Bay)
- Junction of Rochard Road and Penal Rock Road
- Junction of Rochard Douglas Road and Cumoto Road (next to cricket ground)
- Intersection of Southern Main Road, La Romain and South Trunk Road/Highway (adjacent to Paria Suites)
- Junction of Todd’s Road and Caparo Valley Road (near Todd’s Road recreation ground)
- Junction of Tamana Road and Cumoto Road
- Kelly Village, Caroni
- Demerara Road, Churchill Roosevelt Highway
- Area between Aranguez Main Road, Johnny King Road and Bridge Road
- Eddie Hart Grounds, Tunapuna
- A second site to be determined in Tunapuna
- Icacos Junction
- A location along Toco Main Road
- Carlsen Field
- Felicity, Chaguanas
- Lady Young Road (near the walkover)
- Acono Road, St Joseph
- Malgretoute Junction, Princes Town (opposite the WASA booster station)
- Golconda Interchange
- Torrib Road, Tabaquite
Closing her statement, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude on behalf of “all law-abiding citizens” to the country’s security leadership, naming Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro, SSA Director Alicia Henry, Chief of Defence Staff Commodore Don Polo, and Prison Superintendent Elvin Scanterbury.