There will be patrols by police officers in supermarkets across the country to ensure that customers are adhering to the Public Health Regulations including social distancing and mask wearing while they shop. 

The collaborative effort comes out of a virtual meeting between the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and the Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago.

Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr. Wendell Williams, as well as various Divisional heads of the police service were in attendance at the meeting chaired by SATT President Mr. Rajiv Diptee.

Key concerns raised by TTPS included the high volumes of foot traffic expected at month end throughout the stores at a period where flattening the curve is paramount to the national outlook and welfare.

Both TTPS and SATT have formally agreed to work together in a novel collaboration. TTPS will ensure their personnel visit supermarkets, especially during this month-end weekend. 

They will work closely with SATT to address any issue of clusters at supermarkets generally, including gatherings that may be deemed high risk where transmission of the virus is concerned.