A commitment from officers attached to the TTPS gang unit, to stem gang violence.

The pledge comes even as the police service admits that, it continues to be a challenge.

Head of the, North Central Division, Senior Supt. Richard Smith says, the war is as a result of turf and even music, particularly “Trinibad”.

He says, they have become more brazen with their criminality, with the many daylight shootings and murders.

However, senior Supt. Smith says, the TTPS’ gang unit, has been and continues to actively engage the gang members.

He says; repeat offenders and people with outstanding warrants, are also being targeted through various anti-crime exercises.

However, senior supt. Smith says, when they are held and taken before the courts they are given bail.

He says, the criminals realize there is not much consequence when they commit crimes.

The heads of the nine police divisions, were sitting before a joint select committee of the parliament on national security last week.