That was the point of the regular Resort Board meeting held earlier this month, to get actions taken. That is why the stakeholders and the police were both present along with some visitors, with the Westmoreland Police Division, Superintendent Beau Rigabie hearing all the complaints and some making comments.Originally Posted by vikesinja
The Canadian visitor in the article pointed out the police they saw only had radar guns in their hands to stop speeders.
Mr. Grizzle. owner of Charela Inn, made a interesting observation, "What I am concerned about is that the Negril Police Station runs like an office. When I say like an office, it is a nine-to-five thing." This is interesting as all the residents notice the "change of shift" around 5pm and the number of visible police decrease. It is not that the police station closes at 5pm as it is open 24-7, but that is the "visible impression" that the local residents perceive. Although since the meeting, the police have been much more visible during the evening hours.
Mr. Grizzle went on to state flatly that "The policing in Negril is inadequate. It has nothing to do with the numbers; it has to do with the way they are managed."
Superintendent Beau Rigabie got an earful needless to say, which was the reason they attended the Resort Board meeting. There are active steps being taken by other stakeholders in town with the necessary government agencies. Superintendent Rigabie will be a part of those steps.
But do not expect these steps to be publicized in the news, as that would be counter productive, it would allow the criminal element to know of the new plans. But there is no need to "hope" actions will be taken as they are already underway. This article would have made more timely sense had it been published right after the meeting last week.
