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Better rehabilitation/reintegration programs needed, says MP Ottley Published: 12 April 2021
PHILIPSBURG: - The alarming rate of major crimes in St. Maarten has the attention of United People s UP Party Member of Parliament Omar Ottley, who says better rehabilitation/reintegration programs are urgently needed to reintegrate formerly convicted persons into society.
He also has some robbery prevention tips for businesses to apply in their daily operation immediately. Staying alert and training your staff on how to react during a robbery attempt and putting proper surveillance and security measures in place are just a few ways to protect yourselves.
The Government s need to put more uniformed officers on patrol in built-up areas is presently hindered by the global economic crisis brought on by COVID-19. But, Ottley says planning and creative policing with support from the Ministry of Justice can go a long way to reducing crime.