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The dog and pony show has failed
Dear Editor,
The Public Security Minister mentioned that “Crime will not be reduced drastically overnight” and that a lot of things have to be done as per Guyana Chronicle, May 6th, 2016. The said Minister and some of his colleagues whilst in opposition were quick to blame the then Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Clement Rohee for the crime situation during his tenure. If I recall there were repeated calls for his removal on that basis as well.
It is also important to note that while the PPP/C administration was criticized on many levels, including crime and perceived corruption, those who were once vocal have now adopted a strange silence. It seems as if they are now burying their heads in the sand like an ostrich. These folks should speak out against this government’s poor management of the country in all areas.
The Minister and various law enforcement authorities should not comfort themselves by pointing to reduced crime statistics when there are everyday murders and robberies taking place. If this continues Guyana will not be a place where nationals from other countries would want to visit. Saying a lot of things need to be done is just not good enough at this time. We need to hear of a workable crime fighting plan as the gun amnesty, 2 am curfew and dog and pony show have all failed miserably.
It is my belief that this administration lacks the knowledge to come up with a workable plan to bring the current crime situation under control. This is especially disappointing due to the number of key, ex-military and police personnel that currently hold major positions within it.
My suggestion is that the government of President David Granger look at the theory of ‘Broken Window’ used by the New York Police Department in an effort to reduce crime.
In closing I wish to urge the Public Security Minister to stop blaming the former administration and focus on formulating a workable crime fighting strategy or risk going down as the worst Home Affairs Minister this country has ever produced.
Gopaul Singh
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