The Police Service is urging citizens not to be hesitant in reporting incidents of abuse or violence against children.

Superintendent Odette Lewis of the Child Protection Unit

The Child Protection Unit has reported 2,595 incidents of a range of crimes committed against children for the period May 2015 to July 17, 2016.

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Superintendent Odette Lewis of the Child Protection Unit shared the data while speaking at the weekly police press briefing at Police Administration Building, Port-of-Spain.

Ms. Lewis insisted public cooperation is vital in making progress on the issue.

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