“Even if it is a conversation with your son or daughter to tell them ‘What you are engaged in is not only unlawful but it risks all of us in the family, in the community and the nation.’” “I want to ask parents who know that your progeny is at risk, because you know what they’re doing and many of you know that the outcome could be great harm, do not be guilty of having not done what you could have done. He said the trend was worrying and urged parents to be prepared to call out their children’s bad behaviour and take action before it was too late. Recalling his experiences visiting primary schools, Rowley said children at that age usually had such innocence, but noted that their behaviour becomes more concerning as they enter secondary school. He said in reflecting on the aftermath of these incidents, all police shootings could have been avoided either through better training for the police or better parenting of those who were confronted by the police. While he is aware of the need for the police to demonstrate proper restraint, the Prime Minister has called on parents to show greater accountability when raising their children so they can avoid a life of crime.ĭr Rowley made the remarks at the official opening of the St Clair Police Station, Serpentine Road, in which he noted the tragedy families face when their loved ones were killed in police-involved shootings. St Clair Police Station, Serpentine Road, St Clair Port of Spain. Official opening of the St Clair Police Station, ribbon cutting and tour of the facility. Keith Rowley, cut the ribbon, alongside CoP McDonald Jacob, Stuary Young Minister in the Office of the PM, Fitzgerald Hinds Nationa Security Minister, Colm Imbert Finance Minister, Udecott CEO Tamica Charles-Phillips, Udecott Chairman Noel Garcia, Alderman Joel Martinez Mayor of Port of Spain and Councillor Abena Hartley, Accompanying him were government ministers Fitzgerald Hinds, Energy Minister Stuart Young and Finance Minister Colm Imbert. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley (centre) after cutting the ribbon to officially open the St Clair Police Station on Friday. The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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