00:00We just recently concluded our threat assessment and it has revealed a very low threshold, so thus we are comfortable
00:08with hosting this event.
00:10One year after Independence Day celebrations were cancelled due to reported threats against high office holders.
00:17The top cop is reporting an apparent change in the national security landscape.
00:22We are well poised for dealing with all eventualities coming out of the parade set for Monday.
00:29We have 222 officers set for the parade and we have over 400 officers set for contingency methods and supporting
00:38resource rules.
00:40I want to reassure members of the public that the TTPS and all arms of national security are well poised
00:46for ensuring that this is one of the safest parade for independence.
00:52And it's a momentous occasion. It's the 64th anniversary and I'd like to urge everyone to come out and view
00:58your national security assets on display.
01:01The declaration comes just two weeks before the end of the extended state of emergency, which is due to expire
01:09on September 17th.
01:11There has been no indication from the authorities as to whether there is to be a further extension.
01:17The top cop is asking for the public's cooperation and collaboration ahead of the national celebration.
01:24The posture of the TTPS for this entire Independence Day celebration is one of professionalism, visibility and facilitation.
01:33And thus I want to reassure the public that this is one celebration where we are coming together as one
01:43unity for one country.
01:44So it's all arms of the protective services on board for the purpose of showing a particular display to the
01:52members of the public of unity in strength.
01:56This year will feature a cultural presentation before the big display.
02:00I think this is the first year we're going to have a cultural program so that at five o'clock,
02:07if you look just behind you there at the grandstand,
02:10we're going to have a kid zone, we're going to have some artists and a lot of entertainment for the
02:16whole family.
02:17So that begins at five and then at six and at eight o'clock, the fireworks begin in Port of
02:23Spain and in San Fernando.
02:25So we want the entire nation to come out.
02:27Meantime, members of the public are advised to familiarize themselves with legal notices 671 and 667
02:35as it relates to parking and traffic restrictions on Monday, as a CPL game will also be in progress.
02:44The parking restrictions, legal notice 671 has the parking areas for the savannah is restricted for independence morning and also
02:55in the evening.
02:56So in terms of time, the times vary based on the events.
03:00In terms of cricket, the time vary as well.
03:05On Monday, the 30, on today, it's until 2 a.m.
03:08On Monday, the 31st, it's until 11 p.m.
03:12So based on the events, the time varies.
03:15So they would have to look at the notice or corporate communications would also be sending out that information
03:21so they could look at the social media pages for updates.
03:25Renasa Cutting, TV6 News.
03:30Renasa Cutting, TV6 News.
