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Contact:
Claudia Monlouis
Friday, October 14, 2005 - The National Crime Commission -NCC- is of the
view that all institutions and organizations working towards the reduction and
prevention of crime on the island should come join forces to achieve one common
goal.
Chief Executive Officer of the Commission Mr. Linwall James says that a number
of Governmental and civil society groups are tackling the issue on different
levels and at this crucial juncture; reinforcement of networking between those
agencies has become absolutely critical.
The National Commission was, established by Government in 2001 to probe the root
causes of crime in the Saint Lucian society and to recommend effective
solutions. Recently the Commission designated October as Crime Awareness and
Prevention Month.
As activities for the month unfold, the NCC has scheduled widespread public
hearings with communities, civic organisations, police, and other government
agencies, as well as professional and business groups. This process is aimed at
collecting their concerns and suggestions for preventing and controlling crime
in specific ways and to make recommendations to Government for necessary and
immediate action.
Mr. James says the body has been appreciative of the views of the public over
the years and expects to use these criticisms to better execute its mandate.
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