National Security Minister and Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin is calling on residents of All Saints West to take a proactive stance against crime by organizing community watch groups.
Speaking during a town hall meeting at the Sea View Farm Primary School on Thursday night, Sir Steadroy encouraged residents to work together in monitoring their neighbourhoods and keeping each other informed.
“I am asking you to organize yourself into neighbourhood watches. Look and see if there are any strange people in your community. Get groups organized, even WhatsApp groups. Call your neighbour, let them know someone strange is in the neighbourhood,” he urged.
Sir Steadroy also pledged the government’s continued support in improving safety infrastructure across the constituency, announcing that additional street lights will be installed in areas such as Bellevue to enhance visibility and deter criminal activity.
He also promised additional police patrols in the area.
He commended the area’s Member of Parliament for his active engagement in youth development, noting that he frequently advocates for opportunities for young people, including scholarships and skills training.
“Your MP wants the young people to benefit. He talks to me all the time, he speaks to the Prime Minister. Since the UWIFIC, he’s been scouting the area to find young people with the potential to study there,” Sir Steadroy added.
The minister’s remarks were part of a broader discussion on community empowerment and public safety, emphasizing collaboration between citizens, law enforcement, and government agencies to build safer and stronger communities.
I am all for neighborhood watch groups. I think it’s one of the most effective ways to keep our communities safe
That’s a positive call. Community involvement can make a real difference in safety if everyone works together.
This is a proactive approach. When neighbors look out for each other, it can make a real difference in safety.
Community watch or not, until the police stop protecting “certain people,” crime won’t go down. Justice must be fair across the board.
Sir Steadroy talking about neighbourhood watches but he’s the AG he should be reforming the police system, not passing the work to the people.
Sir…where have you been? We have been doing just that. You all are so clueless
Good idea but neighbour’s gossips about their neighbour’s and hate them. We have no community spirit in that constituency
Comment *Good initiative, Sir Steadroy. The police can’t be everywhere, so the community must play a role too. We all need to look out for each other before crime gets out of hand.