YVONNE WEBB

SAN FERNANDO has experienced its fair share of crime, from murders to larceny, home invasions, break-ins to assault.

Now citizens are getting ready to fight back in terms of offering crime fighting solutions.

Co-chair of Concerned Citizens for a Better San Fernando Mustaq Mohammed said most residents have already taken personal responsibility for their safety and security.

Private security, guard dogs, surveillance cameras, remote gates and other measures have been instituted so residents could have a peace of mind as they conduct their daily affairs and sleep at nights.

However, he noted that not everyone can afford to implement such security measures to protect their properties.

He lamented that it is unfair for citizens who pay 25 per cent of their salaries in income tax, plus VAT and other taxes to still look after their personal security.

Mohammed said this exercise should not be viewed as an indictment against the government or the police but rather one seeking to bring awareness and offer solutions at the same time.

He said although their base is in San Fernando there is a general concern about escalating crime in TT in general.

For this reason he is asking that citizens wear the national colours, walk with national flags and join the march which will begin at 930 am Palmiste Boulevard on June 3.

The motorcade will go through the main streets in San Fernando, culminating with a rally at Naparima College Grounds, Lewis Street at approximately 11.30 am.

At this venue, Mohammed said, solutions will be revealed.

He clarified it is not a religious or political rally and as such no politicians would mount the platform.

He said it is a citizen’s action.

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