Government Proposes to Lower Police Entry Standards Amidst Crime Wave in Trinidad and Tobago

July 18, 2025 – In Trinidad and Tobago, a nation grappling with one of the highest murder rates in its history, the government is floating a controversial plan to boost police numbers: waiving mandatory academic qualifications for new recruits.

The move has sparked a fierce debate over whether the country is prioritizing quantity over quality in its desperate fight against crime. Reporter Jewel Greene has the details on this significant proposed change to police entry standards in Trinidad and Tobago, aimed at addressing the persistent crime wave impacting the nation.