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Senior Superintendent of Police Dwight Powell, Commanding Officer, St. Ann police division
In light of the fact that there's been a 35 per cent reduction in crime in the parish of St. Ann since the start of the year, the police chief for the parish has declared that the situation is under control.
Senior Superintendent of Police Dwight Powell, Commanding Officer for the St. Ann police division, addressing a back to school function recently in St. Ann's Bay, revealed that there have been 35 murders in the parish so far this year, down from 54 for the corresponding period last year.
He asserted that such a significant reduction in crime demonstrates the extent to which the police have managed to succeed in their mission.
With regard to one area of lingering concern; domestic violence, he's encouraging residents to find amicable ways to settle their differences.
Road deaths
On the other hand, SSP Powell reported that there has been an alarming rise in the number of road fatalities in St. Ann since the start of the year.
He revealed that 33 people have died in 26 crashes since the start of the year.
For the corresponding period last year, there were 22 such road deaths.
SSP Powell disclosed further that, among those who have died so far this year, were six motorcyclists and that most of them were not wearing crash helmets.
Meanwhile, with only a few days left before the start of the new school year, SSP Powell has promised that the police will be increasing their presence at relevant locations to ensure a smooth and safe transition for students in the parish.
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