Pointe Xpress – Antigua and Barbuda’s police force is urging the government to pass legislation empowering them to enforce a ‘limited’ state of emergency in specific areas, if necessary, to ensure public safety.
Commissioner Atlee Rodney revealed that the proposal, aimed at enhancing crime-fighting measures, has been submitted to parliament for imminent debate.
He emphasized that neighboring Caribbean nations, including Belize, Barbados, and Jamaica, have already adopted similar legislation.
The requested changes also encompass authorizing non-lethal tools like mace and taser guns, alongside allowing the use of officer body-cams with their footage considered admissible in court proceedings.
