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Strategic Priority – Crime and Law and
Order
256.
The provision of a safe and secure nation for all citizens is high on the action
agenda for fiscal 2014. Government remains committed to the realisation of the national
objectives of more effective law enforcement, crime reduction and overall public order
and safety. To this end, in fiscal 2014, the Government will invest a total of $820.8
million in projects and programmes that are aligned to the achievement of these
objectives.
Law Enforcement
257.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) will receive an allocation of
$328.5 million in 2014 to implement the planned programme of works that is in keeping
with its goal of providing professional policing services. The TTPS will therefore
continue to focus on upgrading and expanding its physical facilities and stock of vehicles,
and computerisation of the Police Service.
258.
A total of $212 million will be provided for construction of Police Stations and
other facilities. Construction work will continue at Arima, Brasso, Cumuto, La Brea,
Maloney, Moruga, Oropouche and Piarco Police Stations, all of which are expected to be
completed in fiscal 2014 at an estimated cumulative cost of $388 million. Construction
will commence on stations at Besson Street, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Maracas St. Joseph,
Manzanilla, Mathura, Matelot, Roxborough and Old Grange. Additionally, construction
of new facilities including eight classrooms and a 200-bed dormitory will commence at
the Police Training Academy to accommodate new recruits. Construction on a new
armoury and bunker will also commence in fiscal 2014.
GOAL:
SAFE AND SECURE SOCIETY
MAIN OUTCOMES:
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REDUCTION IN CRIME
MORE EFFECTIVE LAW
ENFORCEMENT
