Spend more money on reducing criminal gangs

Toronto-based criminologist Professor Scot Wortley says the government needs to spend more money on reducing criminal gangs in Jamaica.



Police statistics indicate that the almost 200 gangs in the country account for 80 percent of crimes.



According to Professor Wortley additional resources should be aimed specifically at gang control.



University of the West Indies lecturer Dr. Herbert Gayle says more emphasis should be placed on educating youths especially those in inner-city communities.



Both men were speaking during a symposium on criminal gangs in Kingston earlier today at a symposium, which continues tomorrow, organized by the Ministry of National Security.