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\"PoliceAmong the vendors\u2019 booths at the end of a magnificently hosted Australia vs. West Indies event, I ran into a retired police friend whom I hadn\u2019t seen in years. After knocks and backslapping hugs, I could hardly take my eyes of that large, succulent steamed fish that was steadily disappearing on his plate. Then there was this young lady at his side. Unconcerned, she was swaying to the pulsating rhythms blasting for cricket fans seeking to wash away their sorrows. Could she be\u2026?<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s my daughter\u201d he said, as if reading my mind. \u201cShe was in a motor vehicle accident as a child and was in a coma for 3 weeks,\u201d he continued, revealing the dreadful scars under her cap from her head trauma. Right there, it dawned on me anew that road fatalities are just the tip of the iceberg. Many more endure a lifetime of pain, disability and dependence. Which is why, I was so impressed with the stunning turn-around in seat belt use on the island. Impeccable timing. Despite the late blemish of a despicable assault and robbery on our guests \u2013 the best thing about this test match was how well we (and our weather) sparkled under the international spotlight.<\/p>\n

Seat belt success<\/strong><\/p>\n

Truly delightful to now see 8, 9, 10 vehicles in a row – all with belted drivers! Watch this: not one road fatality since that frightening week at the time of Alkaline\u2019s visit!<\/strong> http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/news\/stay-well-sparkle-killer-roads\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Christian,
Christian, Laudat and Pendenque on Road Safety Panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The spectacular transformation confirms what we knew all along. We as a people are quite capable of profound change. The trick is getting beyond our pettiness and focusing on the big picture for mutual benefit.<\/p>\n

Kudoos to the bus drivers, who have led by example! The same for Officer Wayne Letang of Dominica Fire & Rescue Services, Health Promotion Unit and the many others who helped make this Road Safety campaign a smashing success. Full credit goes to ASP Robertson Laurent and Inspector Mervin Pendenque and the entire Traffic Division. Basically they declared, \u201cThat\u2019s it! We\u2019re going to enforce laws on the books.\u201d Speeding is still quite a problem; especially that sudden thunderous roar of a motorbike, overtaking like a bat out of hell. I still maintain nothing that makes a speed demon say, \u2018Oui Bondieu!\u2019 faster than the sight of a police officer with a radar gun pointing right in his direction.<\/p>\n

For the most part, our nation does not fully appreciate the tremendous asset we have in Commissioner Daniel Carbon\u2019s Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force. In my estimation, their level of professionalism well exceeds most countries on the planet. One does not have to listen to world news too long to conclude that keepers of the peace in many nations are rife with bribery while serving as a haven for bullies and tools of political intimidation. The moment public watchdogs take their eyes of the ball; any police force can degenerate into Ton-Ton Macoutes<\/em> (Papa Doc\/Haiti) or Mongoose Gangs<\/em> (Gairy\/Grenada). Dominicans are in no mood to let that happen here.<\/p>\n

Sterner challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salisbury has become synonymous with courage in Dominica, and some spew anger at police for their handling of the recent disturbances. I am grateful, on the other hand, that there was no bloodshed or major damage to public or private property. Suppressing a riot is never pretty, certainly not a job for kindergarten teachers. Police deployed crowd-control measures in textbook fashion. I believe officers exercised patient and prudent use of force, which prevented inflaming the crisis further. If the intent was subjugate the people with an iron fist, the police action failed. If it was to restore peace and safe transit along the main E.O. Leblanc highway, police action succeeded. If police are directed to make mass arrests of citizens who expressed legitimate grievances, they will follow orders. But I can tell you, not many of them feel such action would be either wise or needed to advance the cause of good order and tranquility.<\/p>\n

So despite its successes, the Force has its challenges. Some blame shortfalls in community policing on promotions based on perceived in-your-face politics rather than performance. This is not good for police welfare. Morale is said to be low in some quarters. There is little motivation to go even the first mile to protect citizens, far less the extra mile. Nevertheless, officers I know go to work everyday, not just to feed their families, but also with the fervent belief that the Commonwealth Of Dominica (CDPF) can, and will do better.<\/p>\n

A common refrain is the slowness of police response times. Oftentimes victims complain they are left to be their own detectives, to track down suspects and bring evidence to police before any action is taken. Increasingly, do-it-yourselfers subject themselves to additional risk of stalking and threats of violence, with little relief from the justice system.<\/p>\n

I am in no position to determine how true all that is. No doubt, readers will educate us on their experiences. Suffice it to say, there\u2019s much work to be done. But give jack his jacket. Police have issued over sixty warrants for seat belt violations, at $250 a pop. Furthermore, consider this. Wouldn\u2019t it be a strategic masterstroke if the courts said something like:<\/p>\n

The laws have been on the books for umpteen years and we just decided to enforce it. This is not going to be tou chaud, tou flam<\/em>. I understand that the habit of fastening your seat belt is not yet ingrained in you. So I\u2019m declaring a grace period, but there will be no going back. Don\u2019t let it happen again. Instead go out there, encourage others to buckle up and help save lives.<\/p>\n

And violators will. Police officers have done their good work. Now let mercy, wisdom and discretion reign in our courts. Granted, a grace period would forfeit the Treasury a few thousand dollars on the front end. However, in time it would reap a harvest of more eager compliance with a cost-saving road safety program already bringing forth much fruit.<\/p>\n

Dr. Sam Christian is surgeon who runs the Urgent Care on 137 Bath Road. It offers general medical care, office surgery, acupuncture and microdermabrasion. He is Medical Adviser to the Cancer Society and Medical Officer for the Dominica Cadet Corps. To reach Dr. Christian, call 440-9133 or <\/strong>click here<\/strong> http:\/\/urgentcareda.weebly.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Among the vendors\u2019 booths at the end of a magnificently hosted Australia vs. West Indies event, I ran into a retired police friend whom I hadn\u2019t seen in years. 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