Castries Mayor, Peterson Francis, has said that keeping the City clean depends on improving security in the capital. He noted that areas cannot remain clean because of the actions of citizens.
Mayor Francis described some persons who frequent the capital as being partners in the perpetuation of crime by not reporting muggings and other criminal activity.
He said as a result the criminals are becoming bolder. “They move in a crowd and rob you,” Francis disclosed, adding that persons in the crowd would merely move aside to allow the criminals room to commit their crimes.
He explained that his plans for to beautify and uplift the City will only bear fruit when adequate security is in place. The new Mayor announced plans to upgrade the strength of the City Constabulary from a current thirteen, to fifty.
Francis suggested that retired police officers could be used. He has suggested that the Constables can be used as litter wardens.
According to the Mayor, it makes no sense implementing beautification plans now when they can be undone by vandals as a result of inadequate security.
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