Trinidad and Tobago to establish 30 joint army-police posts during state of emergency
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- Trinidad and Tobago — Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced plans to establish 30 joint army-police posts across Trinidad and Tobago over the next four months as the government expands security measures under the ongoing State of Emergency.
- In a Facebook post, Persad-Bissessar said the initiative responds to long-standing calls from communities for a stronger security presence and is intended to help residents feel safer while reclaiming public spaces.
- The prime minister said the posts would provide “a sense of comfort” and urged nongovernmental organizations, business chambers, community groups and local government councils to support the initiative and collaborate with law enforcement officials.
- Six additional locations are still being finalized.
- Persad-Bissessar thanked Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro, Strategic Services Agency Director Alicia Henry, Chief of Defence Staff Commodore Don Polo, acting Prison Commissioner Elvin Scanterbury and members of the protective services for their efforts during the state of emergency.
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced plans to establish 30 joint army-police posts across Trinidad and Tobago over the next four months as the government expands security measures under the ongoing State of Emergency.
In a Facebook post, Persad-Bissessar said the initiative responds to long-standing calls from communities for a stronger security presence and is intended to help residents feel safer while reclaiming public spaces.
The prime minister said the posts would provide “a sense of comfort” and urged nongovernmental organizations, business chambers, community groups and local government councils to support the initiative and collaborate with law enforcement officials.
The proposed locations include major intersections and community areas such as the Tarouba Flyover, Grand Bazaar Interchange, Couva Interchange, Williamsville Junction in Guayaguayare, the junction of Rochard Road and Penal Rock Road, the La Romain intersection of Southern Main Road and South Trunk Road, Todd’s Road, Tamana Road, Kelly Village, Demerara Road in Aranguez, Eddie Hart Grounds, Carlsen Field, Felicity, Lady Young Road, Acono Road, Malgretoute Junction, Golconda Interchange and Torrib Road in Tabaquite.
Six additional locations are still being finalized.
Persad-Bissessar thanked Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro, Strategic Services Agency Director Alicia Henry, Chief of Defence Staff Commodore Don Polo, acting Prison Commissioner Elvin Scanterbury and members of the protective services for their efforts during the state of emergency.
She said the government remains committed to working with security agencies toward “ending the grip of crime on our nation.”
The announcement comes as Trinidad and Tobago continues to grapple with high levels of violent crime. According to the latest crime statistics from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, the country recorded 222 murders so far this year, compared with 232 during the same period in 2025.
The statistics also showed that no murders were recorded in July 2026, compared with three murders in July 2025.
