DCP (Operations) Suzette Martin, who is serving as Gold Commander for Christmas 2025 and Carnival 2026, chaired a "high-level meeting" with key stakeholders on November 7.

According to a media statement from the police, the meeting was to discuss strategies for crime reduction and maintenance of public order within the Port of Spain district as the Christmas Crime Plan is rolled out.

The meeting included Port of Spain mayor Chinua Alleyne, Snr Supt of Port of Spain Division Raymond Thom, Supt of the City Police Glen Charles, station commanders and community representatives.