How would the gains made in the reduction of murders during the State of Emergency (SoE) be sustained? It must also be understood that SoE powers for targeted communities cannot be indefinite. And if that is the case, we would be forced to admit that T&T is in an untenable situation. But murders, gang violence and crime have been dramatically reduced in Jamaica within about three years. While citizens voted in 2025 to tip the scale against criminals, perhaps most are comfortable only with limited, accountable power for the police, military and the executive, none of which have a spotless record in T&T.