When you hear bullets going off your first reaction probably isn't to look for a number plate but to run for cover! Also even if they did see who the criminals were most people are so scared to go to the police because they don't feel they will be protected if they come forward with the information.
Name: Coconut
Title: Crime
Comments: Video surveillance is ubiquitous in most major cities. Cameras, videos, iPhones,etc now make it difficult for people to remain anonymous. Cameras at traffic lights and major intersections can be a powerful deterrent to criminal activity. Trinidad has just a few major intersections and roads.The price of home security systems have dropped considerably. Maybe a combination of the above can possibly reduce or deter some criminal activities. Best of luck.
Name: Coconut
Comments: Legalizing guns for the general law abiding citizens might be a viable option.The response and apprehension of criminals doesn't seem to be very timely and effective.This should level the playing field.Criminals will have to think twice before going on missions. Educating and empowering people in the use of firearms can possibly be a strong deterrent to crime. Looking at the United States gun laws can give a sense of direction for the lawful sale of guns to the law abiding public. After all the first law of biology is self preservation.
I don't care what anyone says... Drugs is the reason this country is in a mess. Yes there are loads of crime but because of drugs it makes gangs and people who shouldn't have money having lots of it and because they have so much they can then influence the corrupt to be more bad on the public.
TV6 News reported that there has been five murders overnight some of which are gang members which means that there may be reprisal killings in the future. It seems that since the State of Emergency murders are increasing at an alarming rate and gangs are becoming more active.
These criminals preying on our elderly too. All you hear about that pensioner couple that was attacked for their pension in their home? One of them died and the other is in the hospital. They need to hand them high.