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The Committee on National Security
11th Republican Parliament
13 November 2015 - 3 July 2020
Secretary: Jacqueline Sampson-Meiguel; Johnson Greenidge (624-7275 ext. 2227/2232)
Email: jscnationalsecurity@ttparliament.org
Meetings
17 Feb 2020 02:30 PM
56th Meeting -
56th Meeting
Venue: 2:30 p.m. (in camera) Arnold Thomasos Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
7 Feb 2020 10:30 AM
55th Meeting -
55th Meeting
Venue: 10:30 a.m. (in camera) Committee Room, Second Floor, Cabildo Building
Type: In Camera
29 Jan 2020 01:30 PM
54th Meeting -
54th Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) Committee Room, Ground Floor, Cabildo Building
Type: In Camera
6 Dec 2019 10:30 AM
53rd Meeting -
53rd Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Follow-up inquiry into the recommendations contained in the Fourth Report of the JSCNS related to matters concerning Prison Security
Follow-up inquiry into the recommendations contained in the Fourth Report of the JSCNS related to matters concerning Prison Security
Venue: 10:30 a.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
20 Nov 2019 01:00 PM
52nd Meeting -
52nd Meeting
Venue: 1:00 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
13 Nov 2019 01:00 PM
51st Meeting -
51st Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Follow-up Inquiry into the Status of the Investigations arising from the Port-of-Spain Prison Break of July 24, 2015 and recommendations contained in the Fourth Report related to this matter
Follow-up Inquiry into the Status of the Investigations arising from the Port-of-Spain Prison Break of July 24, 2015 and recommendations contained in the Fourth Report related to this matter
Venue: 1:00 p.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
6 Nov 2019 01:30 PM
50th Meeting -
50th Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
24 May 2019 10:00 AM
49th Meeting -
49th Meeting
Venue: 10:00 a.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
29 Mar 2019 10:00 AM
48th Meeting -
48th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Inquiry re Cambridge Analytica: Understanding the challenges and legal issues surrounding the regulation of data usage in Trinidad and Tobago and the potential impact on democracy
Inquiry re Cambridge Analytica: Understanding the challenges and legal issues surrounding the regulation of data usage in Trinidad and Tobago and the potential impact on democracy
Venue: 10:00 a.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
20 Feb 2019 02:15 PM
47th Meeting -
47th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Inquiry into the prevalence of firearms on the streets of Trinidad and Tobago
Inquiry into the prevalence of firearms on the streets of Trinidad and Tobago
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera); 2:15 p.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
13 Feb 2019 01:30 PM
46th Meeting -
46th Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
30 Jan 2019 01:30 PM
45th Meeting -
45th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Understanding the strategic objectives, targets, challenges, successes and new initiatives of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. Commissioner of Police and other officials of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
Understanding the strategic objectives, targets, challenges, successes and new initiatives of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. Commissioner of Police and other officials of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) and 2:15 p.m. (in public) Arnold Thomasos Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
23 Jan 2019 02:15 PM
44th Meeting -
43rd Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera); 2:15 p.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
16 Jan 2019 01:30 PM
43rd Meeting -
43rd Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
9 Jan 2019 01:31 PM
42nd Meeting -
42nd Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
5 Dec 2018 01:30 PM
41st Meeting -
41st Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Inquiry into the current status of the filling of vacancies at the office of the DPP
Inquiry into the current status of the filling of vacancies at the office of the DPP
Venue: 1:00 p.m. (in camera), 1:30 p.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
21 Nov 2018 02:00 PM
40th Meeting -
40th Meeting
Venue: 2:00 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
4 Jul 2018 01:30 PM
39th Meeting -
39th Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
28 Jun 2018 02:15 PM
38th Meeting -
38th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Inquiry into the prevalence of firearms in Trinidad and Tobago
Inquiry into the prevalence of firearms in Trinidad and Tobago
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera), 2:15 p.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
20 Jun 2018 10:00 AM
37th Meeting -
37th Meeting
Venue: 10:30 a.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West)
Type: In Camera
6 Jun 2018 11:00 AM
36th Meeting -
36th Meeting
Venue: 11:00 a.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
4 Jun 2018 01:30 PM
35th Meeting -
35th Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
28 May 2018 10:00 AM
34th Meeting -
34th Meeting
Venue: 10:00 a.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
23 May 2018 02:00 PM
33rd Meeting -
33rd Meeting
Venue: 2:00 p.m (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
14 May 2018 02:30 PM
32nd Meeting -
32nd Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTubeStatus of Implementation of the Administration of Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Act, 2012
Status of effecting of improvements at the Office of the DPP
Status of effecting of improvements at the Office of the DPP
Venue: 2:00 p.m. (in camera), 2:30 p.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
20 Apr 2018 10:30 AM
31st Meeting -
31st Meeting
Venue: 10:30 a.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
21 Feb 2018 01:30 PM
30th Meeting -
30th Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West)
Type: In Camera
31 Jan 2018 01:30 PM
29th Meeting -
29th Meeting - Meeting Summary 
- Verbatim - YouTube
Key issues and recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Police Manpower Audit Committee
- Verbatim - YouTubeKey issues and recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Police Manpower Audit Committee
Venue: 1:00 p.m. (in camera), 1:30 p.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
24 Jan 2018 01:30 PM
28th Meeting -
28th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Continued discussions with expert individuals in relation to the key issues and recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Police Manpower Audit Committee
- Verbatim - YouTubeContinued discussions with expert individuals in relation to the key issues and recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Police Manpower Audit Committee
Venue: 1:00 p.m. (in camera), 1:30 p.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
10 Jan 2018 01:30 PM
27th Meeting -
27th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Continuation of examination of issues related to the Report of the Manpower Audit Committee into the Police Service
Continuation of examination of issues related to the Report of the Manpower Audit Committee into the Police Service
Venue: 1:00 p.m. (in camera) and 1:30 p.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: Open to the Public
20 Dec 2017 01:30 PM
26th Meeting -
26th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
public hearing with the Police Service Commission and the Service Commissions Department to discuss key issues and recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Police Manpower Audit Committee.
public hearing with the Police Service Commission and the Service Commissions Department to discuss key issues and recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Police Manpower Audit Committee.
Venue: 1:00 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West), 1:30 p.m. (in public) J. Hamilton Maurice Room
Type: Open to the Public
13 Dec 2017 01:30 PM
25th Meeting -
25th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
public hearing with the members of the Police Manpower Audit Committee to elucidate on the key issues and recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Police Manpower Audit Committee.
public hearing with the members of the Police Manpower Audit Committee to elucidate on the key issues and recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Police Manpower Audit Committee.
Venue: 1:00 p.m. (in camera) and 1:30 p.m. (in public) A.N.R. Robinson West
Type: Open to the Public
7 Dec 2017 02:00 PM
24th Meeting -
24th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
public hearing with the members of the Police Manpower Audit Committee to elucidate on the key issues and recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Police Manpower Audit Committee.
public hearing with the members of the Police Manpower Audit Committee to elucidate on the key issues and recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Police Manpower Audit Committee.
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room West, 2:00 p.m. (in public) J Hamilton Maurice Room
Type: Open to the Public
29 Nov 2017 01:30 PM
23rd Meeting -
23rd Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West)
Type: In Camera
15 Nov 2017 01:30 PM
22nd Meeting -
22nd Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. Level 2 Meeting Room
Type: In Camera
13 Sep 2017 09:30 AM
21st Meeting -
Symposium hosted by the Joint Select Committee on National Security
Theme: The Prevalence and Growth of Private Security Companies in Trinidad and Tobago, the Absence of Regulation and the Impact on National Security
Venue: 9:00 a.m. (in camera) Dr. Wahid Ali Meeting Room, 9:30 a.m. (in public) Arnold Thomasos East and West
Type: Open to the Public
3 Jul 2017 02:00 PM
20th Meeting -
20th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Inquiry into the prevalence of firearms on the streets of Trinidad and Tobago
- Verbatim - YouTubeInquiry into the prevalence of firearms on the streets of Trinidad and Tobago
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West), 2:00 p.m. (public) J Hamilton Maurice Room
Type: Open to the Public
19 Apr 2017 02:30 PM
19th Meeting -
19th Meeting
Venue: 2:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West)
Type: In Camera
7 Apr 2017 10:30 AM
18th Meeting -
18th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
An inquiry into the staffing deficiencies at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the impact of these deficiencies on National Security
- Verbatim - YouTube An inquiry into the staffing deficiencies at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the impact of these deficiencies on National Security
Venue: 10:00 a.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West), 10:30 a.m. (in public) J. Hamilton Maurice Room
Type: Open to the Public
24 Mar 2017 10:30 AM
17th Meeting -
17th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
An inquiry into the staffing deficiencies at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the impact of these deficiencies on National Security
- Verbatim - YouTube An inquiry into the staffing deficiencies at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the impact of these deficiencies on National Security
Venue: 10:00 a.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West), 10:30 a.m. (in public) J. Hamilton Maurice Room
Type: Open to the Public
20 Feb 2017 02:30 PM
16th Meeting -
16th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Inquiry into the implementation of the Administration of Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Act, 2012
- Verbatim - YouTubeInquiry into the implementation of the Administration of Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Act, 2012
Venue: 2:00 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West), 2:30 p.m. (in public) J. Hamilton Maurice Room
Type: Open to the Public
8 Feb 2017 03:00 PM
15th Meeting -
15th Meeting
Venue: 2:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West), 3:00 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
1 Feb 2017 03:00 PM
14th Meeting -
14th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Inquiry into the implementation of the Administration of Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Act, 2012
- Verbatim - YouTubeInquiry into the implementation of the Administration of Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Act, 2012
Venue: 2:30 p.m. A.N.R. Robinson West (in camera), 3:00 p.m. J Hamilton Maurice Room (in public)
Type: Open to the Public
25 Jan 2017 02:30 PM
13th Meeting -
13th Meeting
Venue: 2:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Room (West)
Type: In Camera
8 Dec 2016 03:00 PM
12th Meeting -
12th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
An inquiry into the practices whereby prisoners are granted access to srevices outside the prison
- Verbatim - YouTubeAn inquiry into the practices whereby prisoners are granted access to srevices outside the prison
Venue: 2:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West), 3:00 p.m. (in public) J. Hamilton Maurice Room
Type: Open to the Public
16 Nov 2016 02:30 PM
11th Meeting -
11th Meeting
Venue: 2:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West)
Type: In Camera
2 Nov 2016 02:30 PM
10th Meeting -
10th Meeting
Venue: 2:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West)
Type: In Camera
14 Sep 2016 10:00 AM
9th Meeting -
9th Meeting
Venue: 10:00 a.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Room (West)
Type: In Camera
7 Sep 2016 01:30 PM
8th Meeting -
8th Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Meeting Room (West)
Type: In Camera
13 Jul 2016 10:30 AM
7th Meeting -
7th Meeting
Venue: 10:00 a.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson Room (West)
Type: In Camera
22 Jun 2016 03:30 PM
6th Meeting -
6th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
Venue: 3:00 p.m. (in camera) A.N.R. Robinson West, 3:30 p.m. (live) A.N.R. Robinson East
Type: Open to the Public
1 Jun 2016 02:30 PM
5th Meeting -
5th Meeting - Meeting Summary - Verbatim - YouTube
The Committee will hold discussions with officials from the Police Complaints Authority (PCA), Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Forensic Science Center and Ministry of National Security.
- Verbatim - YouTubeThe Committee will hold discussions with officials from the Police Complaints Authority (PCA), Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Forensic Science Center and Ministry of National Security.
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) Arnold Thomasos East, 2:30 p.m. (live) J Hamilton Maurice Room
Type: Open to the Public
23 May 2016 03:00 PM
4th Meeting -
4th Meeting
Venue: 3:00 p.m. (in camera) ANR Robinson Room West
Type: In Camera
16 May 2016 03:00 PM
3rd Meeting -
3rd Meeting
Venue: 3:00 p.m. (in camera) Arnold Thomasos Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
1 Feb 2016 01:30 PM
2nd Meeting -
2nd Meeting
Venue: 1:30 p.m. (in camera) Arnold Thomasos Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera
2 Dec 2015 10:30 AM
1st Meeting -
1st Meeting
Venue: 10:30 a.m. (in camera) Arnold Thomasos Meeting Room (East)
Type: In Camera