Serious crime dropped by nine per cent throughout the Bahamas in 2004, according to the latest police figures disclosed yesterday.
Preliminary reports indicate a significant fall in serious offences including murder, armed robbery and rape compared to 2003 crime figures.
The 2004 crime reports were released during the annual police conference yesterday, as several top members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBDF) addressed assembled officers and the press.
Other topics included community participation in crime fighting, the progress of war on drugs and police corruption.
Speakers included Police Commissioner Paul Farquharson and Assistant Commissioner in charge of crime Reginald Ferguson, who said that police are “generally pleased” with the findings for 2004.
Source: Paco Nunez, The Tribune
