As part of the Medium Term Development Strategy for 2019-2022, government aims to reduce recidivism by 30 percent.

In addition, Prime Minister Hon. Allen Chastanet said crime hotspots will benefit from a stronger police presence in order to improve crime prevention and detection efforts.

Mr. Chastanet said there will be increased foot and mobile patrols on the frontline where they are needed most.

Meanwhile, the surveillance capability of law enforcement has been enhanced with a $5.8 million Safe City CCTV Project in Castries, of which $1.8 million has been allocated for 2019/2020. In addition, greater focus will be placed on community policing to strengthen community involvement in fighting crime.