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As Government moves to establish 30 joint army and police posts across communities, criminologist Dr Randy Seepersad says the initiative could strengthen visible policing but only if it is paired with wider social interventions and properly measured.
Government’s proposed joint security posts are being presented as part of an effort to strengthen community safety and reduce crime.
Criminologist Dr Randy Seepersad says the approach can be effective, but only if the posts are placed strategically and officers are not confined to the locations themselves.
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