Accident on southbound before nagar

[turbo_snail]

Yow the police don't have to do nothing we are all big people in this land we are all responsible for what goes on if that guy was really drunk when he left from his girl friend's house they are as much to blame, don't blame the police, we see sheit and let it past. We have to blame our selves, we allow the BS to continue when we allow our friends to leave parties after drinking even we do that our self.

We make stupid excuses after the fact when something could have been done before hand. Hiding pics for the sake of mourners makes no sence, people need to see the harsh reality of life when we firetruck up this is what it causes. Those pics could save lives believe me. We need to be pounded with that sheit every day to see what reckless driven causes.

It's sad to say people died on both sides wrong or right there lives should not be wasted these pics should be shown to new coming drivers for them to see a car is as serious as a gun and used wrongfully there are serious consequences.

If home boy was wrong he was wrong and it should be know. But anyway this sheit is a lot bigger than than driving on a whole its about the lawles attitude of trinis on a whole we need to stop and check our selfs

[trinsimon]

People unfortunately need to have their behaviours governed-this is clearly apparent.The police which as an institution is vested with the responsibility and authority to take ownership of the roads continue to not do so.I am confident if there is a high police road patrol presence people would adjust their behaviours.However,the paradox appears to be that the police as an institution is staffed and managed by individuals who in the most refuse or are unwilling to see their role as being protectors of the citizens.We have not as yet produced a police service which is passionate and deeply commited "TO PROTECT AND SERVE".Look at other effective police services world wide and observe how officers view their role and the firmness exhibited.Anybody who have had a run-in with the US state-trooper or inter city patrol car will understand.By the way all police institutions have a serious problem with renumeration.....but when the cops are on the ground is serious business.I will admit that what appears to be going in T&T is survival of the fittest surrounded by a bunch or rhetoric and hot air.I probably would have to seriously consider investing in appropriate crash helmet,upgrade seat belt restraints and reinforcement of key impact points on my vehicle.

Less than 20000 police officers in Trinidad and Tobago, to "Protect and Serve" over 1.5million people in Trinidad and Tobago. Bear in mind, out of those 20000, they're divided into different divisions, squads/units, which hold responsibility for various crimes..so simply put, there are probably 2000-3000 highway patrol officers. Now, out of those 3000 highway patrol officers, there are a few hundred police vehicles to be used for highway patrol and at the same time, hundreds of thousands of motorists to "Protect and Serve".. So really and truly, how much of the blame do u think the TTPS really deserves? On top of it, it's a ridiculous thing to compare our Highway Patrol to the US State Troopers, especially after i just quoted you those figures. Every single trinidadian needs to be held accountable for his/her actions.Lack of Discipline and Maturity on the nation's roads are more of a culprit than the TTPS.

WRT everyone saying alot of trinis speeding.. above what speed is considered speeding?

that would be above 80k/hr highway (50 city) wouldn't it? btw i doh think we even have 10000 police officers in t&t- i suspect its more like 6k- but considering all the crime & lawlessness it should have at least 10k

We have more than 10000..Im including SRPs btw. The badge numbers are now at 19000 or 20000 if im not mistaken.
Reason i asked about the speeding, i was told by a US police officer, during an exercise down here, that 160km/h and over was considered speeding. (maybe he meant to say excessive speeding). You tend to see TTPS giving tickets more to drivers who are driving recklessly and speeding, than just those who are speeding.
Legally, speeding is driving in excess of the designated speed limits (for each applicable area- 80km/h highways, 50kim/h main roads and 30km/h housing areas/neighbourhoods).


My condolences to all who lost loved ones during this Christmas Season.

[~Vēġó~]

enforcing and presence is indeed more warranted!!!

[goalpost]

I jus wish people could use paragraph's when typing?

geez

[Rory Phoulorie]

I jus wish people could use paragraph's when typing?

You should have used the plural form of the word, that is, "paragraphs" and not the possessive form.

[rollingstock]

We have more than 10000..Im including SRPs btw. The badge numbers are now at 19000 or 20000 if im not mistaken.

What?

There's approximately 5,800 police officers on active duty, and that includes all ranks. Regimental (badge) #'s were issued since colonial time and are not duplicated.

[Kenjo]

And they are at it again.Two died and 5 others injured in an accident in Manzanilla

[toyolink]

My observations and position about the effectiveness of the police service as an institution i hold firm.The context of the statement made was about imposition of control on human behaviour and in some respects acknowledges the fact that individuals/people do need to be controlled by rules,laws and force.
Why the police as an institution is ineffective i believe is to some extent because the individuals who determine the effectiveness levels lack a true desire to make a difference.
The issue of resources and the application thereof only supports my contention since the individual/people who can make a difference are in fact part of the police service as an institution,from PM,Minister,COP right down to rookie.
Finally,i find those of us who are afraid to use international standards to measure the effectiveness of our institutions part of cause of low performance thresholds being the norm.
Actually,our energy industry would not have been able to achieve what has been achieved today by playing around with juvenile excuses.
Analysis paralysis!......Results in continuing backwardness.

[trinsimon]

We have more than 10000..Im including SRPs btw. The badge numbers are now at 19000 or 20000 if im not mistaken.

What?

There's approximately 5,800 police officers on active duty, and that includes all ranks. Regimental (badge) #'s were issued since colonial time and are not duplicated.

In 2008 there were MORE than 6500 police officers. Are you sure of your stats?
The rest of your statement i acknowledge as true and correct.

[rollingstock]

^^^ You would see that i typed active duty, the present strength is 6724, but minus the officers on extended vacation, sick, administrative leave, those on pre-retirement you're left with the figure i stated but that still does not take into account those on short vacation, sick or duty leave and the officers that have abandoned the service. What you're left with is a bare skeletal strength.

[trinsimon]

^^^ You would see that i typed active duty, the present strength is 6724, but minus the officers on extended vacation, sick, administrative leave, those on pre-retirement you're left with the figure i stated but that still does not take into account those on short vacation, sick or duty leave and the officers that have abandoned the service. What you're left with is a bare skeletal strength.

ok..noted.ty

[Stephon.]

ole years night into new years road death predictions people? I say 6

[Rory Phoulorie]

I predict 5.25. The 0.25 accounts for the person losing a body part, thus rendering that part dead, but the person still remaining alive.

[Stephon.]

.25 could also be a baby less than 12 months, on the lap of the driver / front seat passenger that got pelt whey on impact

[~Vēġó~]

any thing so far?

[Stephon.]

Well check ting!

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