SoEs failing to deter crime

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The state of emergency in Trinidad and Tobago has proven ineffective in deterring crime, with both major political parties having failed to improve the situation. Criminal activities continue unabated even during declared emergencies, raising concerns about the efficacy of such measures.

The state of emergency (SoE) is not a deterrent to crime. Both the PNM and UNC governments used the SoE to fight the crime situation in this country, and they failed miserably.Imagine, in the middle of an SoE, criminals stormed…