In line with the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu’s intent, Police officers have been searching people moving around in a suspicious manner, as well as those loitering in public places.
Tudravu says Police officers are also monitoring known hangout spots particularly abandoned properties.
He says these are the basics of policing.
The COMPOL says they are out there being visible, asking questions and clearing those who have no reason for being where they are found.
He says they want to encourage these youths to better utilise their time as often they receive reports that they are harassing others.
The Commissioner says the key to this approach would be community support.
He says it goes back to community support as it is about keeping our communities safe.
Tudravu says they want to encourage positive engagement with the youth beyond the negatives, and it can be done if they work together to ensure their focus is redirected to activities that are beneficial in their young lives.
He has also acknowledged the support of Crime Prevention Committees who are selflessly supporting the work of police through community based approaches to crime prevention.
The Commissioner says community centered approach is the way forward.
He adds they know that the support is there from the communities, and they see it with the Crime Prevention Committees and neighbourhood watch zones.
Tudravu says if people and the Police combine their efforts they can curb crime.
The Fiji Police Force through its Community Policing arm is looking to revive and establish Crime Prevention Committees (CPC) throughout the five policing divisions.
