STRATEGIC APPROACH The approach to crime containment and reduction is multi-pronged and involves: more effective law enforcement and policing, social interventions aimed at discouraging a lifestyle of crime and violence, reform of the justice system and the legal framework and rehabilitation of offenders. These are to be supported by national strategies for economic recovery, growth and expansion which will create jobs, foster greater economic inclusion and move us in the direction of achieving prosperity for all. Strategy: Strengthen Law Enforcement and Law Enforcement Agencies As crime and criminal activity become more complex, priority is being given to increasing the sophistication of the resources and systems utilised and to the effective management of Law Enforcement Agencies. As such, emphasis is being placed on expanding the use of modern technology for tracking crime and ensuring connectivity between law enforcement agencies, capacity building and training of law enforcement officers, as well as the modernisation of physical infrastructure and information management systems. A major initiative is the 21st Century Policing Project, which introduces a new delivery system for policing that builds partnerships with communities and provides a high level of customer service. It effectively blends intelligence led proactive initiatives together with community policing strategies. Given the success of the pilot, it is being incorporated into the other eight (8) Divisions of the Police Service. Efforts are also underway to redouble the training capacity of the Police Academy, to allow for increased recruit intake and advanced training. In addition to the expansion of the Recruiting Unit to include 20 Background Check Investigators and more Polygraphists, the Induction Programme has been revised, the Induction Facility enhanced and plans are underway to expand the facilities to support the proposed increased intake and ensure suitable accommodation for all programmes. Additionally, to provide greater focus and expertise to policing, specialised units such as Divisional Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Units and Domestic Violence and Special Victims Units are being established. As part of the strategy for the timely provision of forensic pathology and analytical laboratory services to support law enforcement and the administration of justice, a new state-of-the-art Forensic Centre will be constructed and properly equipped.
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Innovation for Lasting Prosperity Medium-Term Policy Framework 2011 - 2014