National Security Minister, Colonel Trevor MacMillan, says new measures were introduced by the police on Saturday to stem the crime wave.

MacMillan, who was addressing yesterday's post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said the new measures include the intensification of efforts to dismantle criminal networks; the strategic deployment of law enforcement personnel in communities recently attacked by criminals and a renewed focus on hot spot policing.

Cooperation

According to MacMillan, there would also be increased cooperation between the security forces and citizens to promote the free flow and confidential exchange of information. He also said there would be increased efforts to seize illegal guns and to prevent more weapons from entering the island.

He added that the Ministry of National Security would actively support the work of the security forces by providing the policy framework for the implementation of these strategies, including the introduction of legislation.

The national security minister repeated the commitment given in Parliament on Tuesday by Prime Minister Bruce Golding, that efforts would be made to ensure that the security forces receive the required level of resources.