Lewin defends crime plan

Police commissioner Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, has sought to defend the force’s crime plan, following reports that the government is unhappy with the leadership of the police force.



A senior Government source told The Gleaner that prime minister Bruce Golding is not satisfied with the current strategies being implemented by the leadership of the JCF.



Mr Golding has reportedly chided the police force over its failure to implement measures to slow the murder rate and put the brakes on other major crimes.



The prime minister reportedly met with the head of the Police Service Commission on Monday to discuss the pending leadership changes to the force.



At a press conference this afternoon, Commissioner Lewin pointed to the need for partnerships to address the country’s crime problem.



He also sought to dispel rumours that the Bermuda Police force is recruiting him.