-urges vigilance at Enmore community safety meeting

“SUSTAINED crime reduction depends on trust, co-operation, and vigilance, ”
was the message delivered by Divisional Commander, Assistant Commissioner Khali Pareshram, during a community meeting held at the Enmore Community Policing Group’s Office on Tuesday.

Addressing residents and key stakeholders, Commander Pareshram urged the community to take proactive measures to strengthen security, such as installing surveillance cameras and improving outdoor lighting around homes and businesses.

He also cautioned against the spread of misinformation via social media, highlighting its potential to destabilise public trust and stir fear.
Emphasising that public safety is a shared responsibility, the Commander called on citizens to join Community Policing Groups (CPGs), to become each other’s keepers, and to report suspicious activity to ensure continued peace in the area.

The meeting, chaired by Mr. Jailall Deodass, Chairman of the Enmore CPG, brought together residents and other stakeholders to address growing safety concerns and reinforce police-community collaboration.

Discussions centred on: Increasing CPG membership and community visibility; encouraging youth engagement in community development; strengthening police-resident partnerships; establishing a robust patrol schedule to enhance security presence; and partnering with residents to protect homes and property.

Commander Pareshram praised the growing infrastructure developments in Enmore but noted that with growth comes the responsibility to safeguard the community.
He emphasised that an engaged and informed population is key to long-term security and urged residents to become actively involved in local policing initiatives.
Residents responded positively, with several expressing their intention to join the Community Policing Group. Stakeholders present pledged their continued support in working alongside the police to maintain Enmore as a safe and secure environment for all.

The event marked a reaffirmation of the commitment by both law enforcement and the community to build a culture of vigilance, trust, and co-operation on the East Coast.