Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says he is looking forward to the Police Service Commission’s recommendation for the selection of a substantive Commissioner, adding that he expects the TTPS and other arms of national security will redouble their efforts to combat the marked increase in violent crimes.

His statement comes as he reflected on Trinidad and Tobago seeing its highest ever murder rate in 2022, with more than 600 killings. 

“As we enter the new year, having closed the last one with record levels of murderous crime, it is clear that there is a body of citizens for whom these grim statistics warrant no pause nor any sober reflection,” the PM noted. 

He further called on citizens to work with law enforcement to make the society safer for all. 

“Success in this endeavour can be greatly facilitated by the sharing of any and all relevant information between citizens and law enforcement. In this regard, I make an appeal to all citizens who have any information on matters of violent criminal conduct to safely share such information with law enforcement so that increased success will be attained for Justice, Safety and Security of all our citizens,” he said.