A senior TTPS officer insists crime is not out of control in T&T.

Speaking at today’s TTPS briefing, DCP Junior Benjamin insisted that the statistics show the police are in control.

During the briefing, DCP Benjamin said patrols will be stepped up in the Port of Spain, Tobago and Eastern Divisions, which have all seen an increase in murders this year.

Port of Spain has 70 murders so far this year, Tobago has 21 and the Eastern Division has 40.

DCP Benjamin adds that work is being done with divisional Gang Units to identify members and implement measures deal with the situation.