The National Commission on Law and Order (NCLO) is calling on the police force to host “public open days” at all stations to foster better relations with civilians.

According to a press release from the Government Information Agency (GINA) Norman McLean, who heads the NCLO’s Confidence and Public Support Sub-committee, said the commission has already submitted its recommendations to Acting Commissioner of Police Henry Greene. He suggested that the open days be held quarterly in order to give “the public a better awareness and understanding of what is the role of the police.”

Meanwhile, Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee, who chairs the commission, said he believes the recommendations would be welcomed by society. He said “public open days” have been tried and tested in many countries and they have worked for some though not all. He also said the sub-committee McLean leads supports the ministry “in terms of building public confidence and support for the police.”

GINA said the NCLO is an advisory body, which is charged with reviewing laws, policies and administrative measures that will have an impact on law and order in the country. It comprises representatives of religious organisations, government agencies, political parties, non-governmental organisations and civil society. It was established on November 25, 2005.