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Crime Prevention Officer Inspector Stephen Griffith wants to keep Bajans on their toes in order to protect them from the lurking threats of theft and robbery. To this end, he called on elderly persons not to be predictable with their money and he

As the holiday season approaches crime prevention officer, Inspector Stephen Griffith, is urging people to pay more attention to their personal safety and securing their homes. He pointed to the use of desolate ATMs or those where people are loitering, leaving many packages in unattended vehicles and women carrying cellphones in their back pockets. “A lot of people sometimes travel with too much money on them. Never travel with anything …

It is not the duty of the Barbados Police Service (BPS) only to end the scourge of crime and violence. It’s a task for all of society, starting in the home, says Crime Prevention Specialist Inspector Stephen Griffith.Speaking on Friday evening at the premiere of End De Violence - The Series screening put on by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment at Olympus Theatre, Sheraton Mall Christ Church, Griffith pleaded with Barbadians to play their respective roles and lead lives de...

Anyone found in possession of an offensive weapon in a public setting without a reasonable excuse or lawful authority is liable to six months imprisonment or a fine of $1 000. That was the reminder from Inspector Stephen Griffith, Crime Prevention Officer in the Barbados Police Service, via an audio statement yesterday. He said they have been seeing more young people carrying flick and ratchet knives and when they queried …

On September 1st we published an Editorial quoting the Commissioner of Police at the height of a spike in criminal activity.At the time, Commissioner of the Barbados Police Service (COP) Richard Boyce told Barbadians that they had identified the root of the gun menace plaguing our small island.He said: “We know that there are some groups, two to three groups, which are creating most of the problems for us. We know who they are and we are working tirelessly, assiduously in dealing with those gr...

The Barbados Police Service destroyed 168 guns at Central Police Station on Sunday. “These guns came into police custody through police investigations and others were returned by family members where the licenced holders are deceased,” said inspector Stephen Griffith. He added lawmen would continue to “keep Barbados safe by removing as many guns from the streets as we can” and reminded the public to “say something if they see something”. …

Several people are being duped and robbed as they try to finalise social media sales in dark unknown areas. And the police department is warning people to refrain from carrying out business under these conditions.In a pre-recorded statement on Wednesday night, police crime prevention officer, Inspector Stephen Griffith, who is also acting public relations officer, said many people were arranging to meet others at night to buy items being advertised on social media, and in some instances were bei...

Given the rising popularity of online shopping, especially from local retailers on social media, the Barbados Police Services is warning customers to be careful when collecting their purchases. Inspector Stephen Griffith, acting public relat

The Barbados Police Service has launched an investigation into two carjacking incidents – one successful – which occurred on Mason Hall Street, The City, on Saturday night. One man was able to escape, but a man and a woman had their vehicle stolen by a man carrying a Glock with a laser. News of the incident made the rounds via Whatsapp voice notes, with the man recounting what occurred to …

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