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Comprehensive reform of police service needed in Caribbean countries – Report
– Crime, violence, insecurity stymied Caribbean development
There is need for a comprehensive reform of police services in several Caribbean countries. There is a similar recognition concerning justice sector reform, although the recognition in this case is driven by administrative problems rather than by an understanding that the relationship of these institutions with the people must be reviewed, according to the Caribbean Human Development report 2012.
It was further noted that crime of considerable social, economic and political significance is also an important problem worthy of policy, planning and programme focus. 
For the people of the Caribbean, crime, violence and insecurity are profoundly linked in various ways to key development issues such as freedom of choice, equality of opportunity, increased life chances, especially for the most vulnerable, and the greater responsiveness of state institutions to the needs of people. The solution to the problem of insecurity is tied to a process of change and enhanced social justice.
In order to make Caribbean societies more safe and just, the report noted that there must be a shift in thinking and practice towards citizen security. The report finds that despite the severity and complexity of the problem of insecurity in the countries of the region and the even greater complexities that are involved in effecting a transformation, there is considerable evidence that an optimistic outlook exists on the problem and the prospects for change in this direction in the region.
Underscoring people have the power to change their conditions, including their security situation; the report further stated that ordinary citizens are central to solving the problem of insecurity. Their participation through stable and open channels can help bring about positive change in the philosophy, policy and governance of security.
This report provides ample evidence that this commitment to participation is not unrealistic, unproductive, or unlikely to have an impact on the pressing problems associated with intentional violence and the developmental drag of high levels of crime.
“Ample evidence has been presented to show that change favouring the treatment of people as co-producers of security, as valuable sources of problem-solving knowledge, and as sovereign partners of the state agencies that are accountable to them is also more likely to yield effective crime control and prevention.” The report stated.
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