Special Police Unit ... Again?

[Guerilla-13]

In the news:


GOVERNMENT yesterday announced plans for the establishment of a special police unit to focus on anti-kidnapping.

Dr Peter Phillips, the security minister, told parliament that the government has sought and received commitment from Scotland Yard to assist with specialised training for the unit.

Read it here (http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html/20040519T230000-0500_60144_OBS_GOV_T_GOES_AFTER_KIDNAPPERS.asp)

With all the years we've had an independent government in Jamaica, one would've thought that they'd long envisioned and had formulated policies for the Police Academy to prepare the nation's police force to manage effectively, an array of social ills, including kidnappings.

In this case, we don't need a Special Police Unit. Police departments in every district should long have been able to handle such matters in their own locality. That's a day's work, in the life of a law enforcer.

[Chris]

Yeah, I agree with you G-13. After the Police commented that we don't have a kidnapping problem they now announce an anti-kidnapping unit :rolleyes: Like we really need yet another unit to fight crime. I tell you, the only unit that we need to focus on now is the unit to fight corruption in the Police force and in politics ;)

[kilaj1]

Yeah, I agree with you G-13. After the Police commented that we don't have a kidnapping problem they now announce an anti-kidnapping unit :rolleyes: Like we really need yet another unit to fight crime. I tell you, the only unit that we need to focus on now is the unit to fight corruption in the Police force and in politics ;)
Fight crime...ahh :eusa_thin ...okay sure... :icon_lol:

the way I see it this country has to undergo major change adding a simple police unit is not going to help matters at all. no one can tell me to date, why is it that the JA gov is so egar and willing and easly finds jobs and money for the hatians that invaded...came to jamaica and yet they can bearly pay there teachers?

[Greatis]

I say why another unit. Huh aren't the police trained already? what's the big deal? This may just lead to another repeat of Renato's Unit.

[AngelsKiss]

I doubt the police will be able to fight any type of crime since we don't have a very educated and well trained police force. They also lack the resources to do so :(

[Greatis]

well you are probably right on both counts Kiss.... the youths joining the force now do it as a source of power... please note that this does not apply to the majority...