John 8 years, 5 months ago on Nottage: Crime down by 29%
Nottage: Crime down by 29%
BTW are we about due for another dump fire?
sp1nks 7 years, 9 months ago on Rollins: I will do what it takes to go back to FNM
Rollins: I will do what it takes to go back to FNM
Ah, my... I feel bad for you Dr. Rollins. If LBT taught us one thing, it's that blind ambition can destroy the landscape to which one seeks to ascend. Dr. Rollins, take some time off... maybe run as an independent. At the right time, Prime Minister Minnis will probably forgive you and welcome you back. In the meantime, go res' ya self l'il while.
Itellya 7 years, 9 months ago on Lockdowns and RBDF ordered on the streets in crime fight
Lockdowns and RBDF ordered on the streets in crime fight
Suggestions from an outsider. While it will take much more than the police to bring crime to a minimum there's still some things the police might need to do. There probably will be a lot of backlashing.There may be a need to move away from what the traditional way or "the way we've always been doing things"
(a) Could the Police department do more with the manpower it has until its able to get the body's it needs?
Example- In other countries the Prime Minister or President is protected and chauffeured by the military. Rather than putting the Defence Force on the street to fight crime, assign them to chauffeur the PM and whom ever else and also have them guard his home and office and whom ever else is chauffeured and guarded by the police which will allow these police officers to return to the streets.
(b) I've seen police vehicles (small bus) have at times six officers riding. 6 persons = 3 patrol cars or 6 patrol cars if its done the way it is in the US......I watch TV so its just thought.
(c) Until the crime situation is brought to a minimum, could the police band which has 30-50 maybe more police officers not sure, go to regular duty? If a state funeral comes up pull them or give overtime pay?
(d) Make the fire department a civilian department. Win win situation there, as it provides more officers on the street and jobs for persons interested in being firemen but not in being a policeman.
(e) Not sure how many work in this area but Civilianize the police dispatch area with well vetted, intelligent and trained persons, probably leaving a police in charge of the area. That should put more police on the street and more jobs for civilians.
(f) Is there really a need for the 15 or more police stations around this island of 21x7? Is it putting a dent in crime? dismantle them all build one central police station/jailhouse because jail is different from prison right? Use half the amount of officers stretched across these stations to facilitate the Central station/jailhouse and the other half put them on the streets.
Itellya 7 years, 9 months ago on Lockdowns and RBDF ordered on the streets in crime fight
Lockdowns and RBDF ordered on the streets in crime fight
Continued; (g) Maybe time to revamp the training program at the police college if it hasn't already been done? The whole thought of policing has to be super updated. Officer out of training should be ready for and given his service weapon, paired with a seasoned policeman, and put in a patrol car instead of flooding downtown with police in ceremonial uniforms. Put traffic wardens instead to direct traffic and give tickets on Bay..Win win more civilian jobs.
(h) is there a need for a whole " traffic divison"? or should that be every patrol vehicles business to investigates accident. Could still keep some cycle officers for special escorts and traffic surveillance and the part that deals with serious accidents. That should add more to the streets...I don't know but just saying.
(I) All for an air wing area but why not with a helicopter instead of a plane to patrol from the air. It works in other countries.
(j) revamp the K9 unit and use them more on patrols to search for those who "fled on foot". put more K9 Unit patrols vehicles each shift
(k) Seriously beef up CCTV and those to really monitor it fulltime. Police cant be everywhere but where they fall short CCTV should pick up the slack. Put elevated sky watch or mobile patrol tower stations in hotspots manned by an officer or two.
(L) beef up the reserves. Sweeten the pot so to speak. Volunteerism in this area may not be working. Revamp it make it part-time with FULL medical coverage and pay more, properly account for the hours they work and train them properly, put them in a patrol car.
(M) Is there a computer generated study of hotspot statistics?
(N) Police should be a well paying profession because of all they put on the line. Compensate them well for the job they do, give them the up-to-date equipment they need. Some of my cop friends say they have to hustle uniforms. Provide all of them with regular and up-to-date training, training, and more training.
Just some suggestions but then you hear the words, "we're not ready for that", "that's a US thing", "that will never happen", "this is the Bahamas",.....All it amounts to is a venting session. Im just a simple fellow who watches TV.
sp1nks 7 years, 9 months ago on Lockdowns and RBDF ordered on the streets in crime fight
Lockdowns and RBDF ordered on the streets in crime fight
Great ideas... I would honestly email these to both Christie (not sure if it'll help now) and to Dr. Minnis. We have a very big problem with inefficiency. It would be a new way of thinking for us but we're in a crisis. Let the general population relax and live with an 'island' attitude. Our police, marines, and other first responders need to be run in world-class fashion.
Further to 'F'... build a brand new prison and renovate the existing Fox Hill as a centralized Jail/Remand/Detention center. No matter how you feel, Fox Hill is not fit for any kind of human occupancy. The Commissioner and Prime Minister are constantly seeking the public's assistance. There are decent Bahamian people who don't cooperate because they don't want their children and grandchildren in Fox Hill. If we had a new facility that could reasonably house prisoners, the public might be more inclined to help.
Further to 'J'... acquire and train gun sniffing dogs (they are trained on the scent of gunpowder and residue) Keep them in the communities, ports of entry, and on defence force vessels to assist during at-sea inspections.
ThisIsOurs 7 years, 9 months ago on Rollins may have FNM future
Rollins may have FNM future
I don't know if he can be trusted. But I like him. He needs a strong leader to guide him, Minnis isn't it, he needs someone that Minnis trusts to work with him, to be a buffer and apolitical mentor. If they could find that it could work.
Porcupine 7 years, 9 months ago on Miller: Enforce death penalty or let the criminals take over
Miller: Enforce death penalty or let the criminals take over
Unfortunately, just listening to the likes of a Mr. Miller one can realize what The Bahamas is up against. Miller is an uneducated fool put into a position of power that he has neither the brains, nor fortitude to handle. Every time he opens his mouth he embarrasses the country. Capital punishment has been proven not to be a deterrent. But you would have to read to know this. His generation has managed to raise a group of Bahamian children with little respect for the law or for human life. Mr. Millers past actions can leave little doubt that he is part of the problem, not part of the solution. The best thing Mr. Miller could do for The Bahamas is to keep his fool mouth shut.
Alex_Charles 7 years, 9 months ago on Miller: Enforce death penalty or let the criminals take over
Miller: Enforce death penalty or let the criminals take over
Only one set of people are as uninformed as Mr. Miller, and those are the people that constantly elect him.
UserOne 7 years, 8 months ago on Evacuation order still in place as dump fire grows
Evacuation order still in place as dump fire grows
It is not only black Bahamians affected by this issue. This is not a racial issue; it is a Bahamian issue. When we make things a racial issue then we feel we have no control over them. We need to think Bahamian and think coming together to demand more of our governments.
Well_mudda_take_sic 7 years, 8 months ago on ‘This is the worst it has ever been’
‘This is the worst it has ever been’
Leslie Miller has for years talked nonsense about any and everything, all the while only giving very occasional lip service to this most hazardous problem for his constituents. Only when the very predicable worst fire comes along and threatens his political butt does he begin yapping about the problem like a potcake ......pretending to care about his constituents.
Chucky 7 years, 8 months ago on Providence boss in landfill talks
Providence boss in landfill talks
They're turning this into a big fiasco.
Operating a landfill is not rocket science.
Landfills are simple to operate, with 10s of 1000s or examples around the world.
We have the all the necessary people and equipment on Island (less the compactor; unless we can get the government's compactor back from "a known contractors yard), and we have people with the knowledge that is required.
Follow the money people
Makes me wonder is these fires were lit to gain the public support for another fat cat contract........?
alfalfa 7 years, 8 months ago on Bradley Roberts calls for election 'peace and calm'
Bradley Roberts calls for election 'peace and calm'
The PLP rabble-rouser calls for a peaceful election. A hypocritical statement from a man who takes every opportunity to incite the people with his persistent referrals to racism, UBP, and oppression at the hands of the Bay Street boys (He still does not realize that the majority of white or conchy-joe people in the country were not born wealthy and were despised by the same Bay Street boys}. If he spoke consistently of peace in politics, he would have more credibility, rather than spew nonsense at election time. Who are the oppressors of the people now? Tell us Mr. Roberts.
stillwaters 7 years, 8 months ago on Christie: Claims of taxpayers’ money being used for campaign are ‘fake news’
Christie: Claims of taxpayers’ money being used for campaign are ‘fake news’
What? He thinks he's the new Trump or something? First the finger, then cries of fake news?
Honestman 7 years, 8 months ago on Christie: Claims of taxpayers’ money being used for campaign are ‘fake news’
Christie: Claims of taxpayers’ money being used for campaign are ‘fake news’
It's fake news!" Is this going to be the PLP's response now to every challenge put to them?
I will tell you what is fake - Perry Christie and his entire government!
ThisIsOurs 7 years, 7 months ago on Toggie and Bobo at PLP event
Toggie and Bobo at PLP event
Wow, that's the liveliest I've seen him
realfreethinker 7 years, 7 months ago on PM: PLP govt is not perfect
PM: PLP govt is not perfect
What a bunch of bullshit. The same old promises that have not been fullfilled in the last five years. “If they want the government to continue to love them they should vote PLP,” Mr Munroe said, “that is the only party that constantly shows its love for the people instead of things.” What ba joke. Love don't feed the children or pay the bills. If this is their campaign strategy,they will be wiped out next month.
Space 7 years, 7 months ago on Nygard gave Gibson $94,000: $5,000 a month paid to minister’s US bank account
Nygard gave Gibson $94,000: $5,000 a month paid to minister’s US bank account
Tal - have you switched sides or am I understanding your posts wrong?
B_I_D___ 7 years, 7 months ago on Two arrested as marijuana worth nearly $400,000 seized
Two arrested as marijuana worth nearly $400,000 seized
That's a lot of pot for recreational use!! LOL
MassExodus 7 years, 6 months ago on ELECTION RESULTS LIVE: Christie concedes after crushing defeat
ELECTION RESULTS LIVE: Christie concedes after crushing defeat
Here we go! Get these fuckers out!!
ThisIsOurs 8 years, 5 months ago on Nottage: Crime down by 29%
Nottage: Crime down by 29%
These stats are really silly. They're too shallow, the numbers should include the analysis of patterns. This was clearly shown when as soon as he spoke there were two more murders, should he then go back and adjust his numbers, and come back to the house to report the new rate? The dates are also arbitrary, "June 14th"? What is that? Maybe at June 11th crime was up 30%
This is almost as silly as Shane Gibson and his "20,000 jobs created" estimate based off of the increase in NIB contributions. We say we want an educated populace but they continue to feed them ignorance