The SHTA applauds the Chamber's initiative of developing a Camera surveillance system as a tool to curb crime in high traffic areas on the island. The SHTA not only feels that it could be an effective tool in catching criminals, but also in monitoring the response time of the police force. However, while this is a step in the right direction, the SHTA believes that it is but a small part of the total solution. Therefore the SHTA is re-releasing its Safety & Security White Paper, a document developed with the assistance of the community, as part of the SHTA's Vision for St. Maarten, in 2007. Although 3 years have passed, the SHTA feels that the solutions provided in this document are still very much relevant to the current situation.The SHTA's Safety & Security White Paper can be downloaded from the SHTA's trade website: www.shta.com
