ABSTRACT
In recent decades, the community policing movement has elicited a greater focus on the quality of community life and public safety. Still, it is not always clear what indigenous factors are salient for community policing to be successful, and this can be especially challenging in transitional societies. Despite its aspiration to developed country status, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is no exception. Regarding its characteristics and accomplishments, it is the number one exporter of ammonia and methanol in the world and the premier exporter of liqueed natural gas (LNG) to the United States. It has the largest economy in the Caribbean due to its rich oil and gas reserves, and it recently experienced a construction boom in which world-class centers for arts, entertainment, and business have been established.
