Philipsburg:---Given the recent increase in violent crimes especially, the SHTA is applauding the Police and Gendarmes for realizing the need for joint controls. After a recent press statement indicated that the French side had increased controls to curb crime, the SHTA feared that criminals would flock to the southern side of the island adding to the severe crime situation. According to the SHTA's Safety & Security White Paper, which outlines several methods to reduce crime, increased police presence on the streets leads to a feeling of safety in the community and more importantly reduces crime. This includes increased police patrols at sensitive times and in sensitive, high crime areas and increased traffic controls. For more ways to solve crime, please download the SHTA's Safety & Security White Paper on www.shta.com.
