RBPF remains committed to providing safety

In recent times, the issue of crime has been a major concern to members of the public, however, according to one law enforcing official, they can rest assured that the Royal Barbados Police Force remains committed to ensuring their safety.

Speaking during the graduation ceremony of the Prince’s Trust International Team Programme, which took place at Accra Beach Hotel and Spa on Thursday evening, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, William Yearwood highlighted that even with a shortage of over 250 police officers, they will work to leave no stone unturned and keep the streets and communities safe.

“As you are aware, Christmas Day is drawing nigh and shoppers will be out in their numbers. With our reduced numbers we will be strategizing to keep the country safe. We will be stepping up on police visibility with patrols paying special attention in the city, rural areas and on beaches; also in commercial areas where there is likely increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic,” he said.

“We are asking our citizens and visitors to be careful whilst going about their business. Be careful whilst driving or riding, whilst doing do, observe the driving code and keep within the traffic regulations.”

He urged pedestrians to be careful whilst crossing streets and shoppers to secure their items of purchase.

Noting that the RBPF had a shortage of police officers, Yearwood made a call for suitable persons, especially young qualified men, to keep their character unsullied and choose the Force for a career.

“Throughout the years the Force has shown interest in the youth of our island. We recognise that the youth are the future leaders and certainly we hope that more of them will be attracted to the Force, to take over and to assist in keeping the state of our island safe,” he said.