HUNDREDS of high school students from various public schools gathered yesterday to have their voices heard by a panel of National Security officials involved in the fight against crime.
Many of the teenagers said they wanted an increased police presence in both the schools and communities, more outreach programmes and additional extracurricular activities.
Bringing remarks was Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage, who encouraged the students to avoid getting sucked into crime.
He added that each of them should do their part in assisting the police with their work.
He said: “Crime is too high in this country and too much crime is being perpetuated by this age category. There is a lot of crime that takes place in the schools and by school children.”
The panel included State National Security Minister Keith Bell, Royal Bahamas Defense Force Commander Roderick Bowe, Director of the National Intelligence Agency Philip Scavella, Bahamas Customs Comptroller Charles Turner and William Pratt, Director of the Immigration Department.
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