Follow up strategies needed to continue reduction in crime – Bunting
The Opposition is cautioning persons about taking too much comfort in the recently published statistics which show that there was a reduction in all major crimes during 2010.
Peter Bunting, Spokesman on National Security, notes that while the drop is commendable, it is now time for follow up strategies.
Mr. Bunting argues that if this is not done, other criminals will replace those who are captured, and start the cycle again.
"Over time, that effect by itself will eventually dissipate, (criminal) organizations will regroup (and) if not the same replacement organizations can move in to fill that vacuum," he said.
Based on crime data released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force on Thursday, there was a 15% reduction in murders for 2010 when compared to 2009.
Major crimes were down by 7%.
The Opposition is cautioning persons about taking too much comfort in the recently published statistics which show that there was a reduction in all major crimes during 2010.
Peter Bunting, Spokesman on National Security, notes that while the drop is commendable, it is now time for follow up strategies.
Mr. Bunting argues that if this is not done, other criminals will replace those who are captured, and start the cycle again.
"Over time, that effect by itself will eventually dissipate, (criminal) organizations will regroup (and) if not the same replacement organizations can move in to fill that vacuum," he said.
Based on crime data released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force on Thursday, there was a 15% reduction in murders for 2010 when compared to 2009.
Major crimes were down by 7%.
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