Local Government and Rural Development Minister Khadijah Ameen has urged regional corporations to adopt innovative approaches to secure funding for infrastructure and security projects, emphasizing the importance of not relying solely on government subventions. Speaking at the commissioning of the refurbished Tunapuna/Piarco Municipal Police Post and the launch of the Building Trust Through Vigilance programme on November 20, Ameen highlighted the expanded CCTV surveillance system and dedicated monitoring room under the Eagle Eye project. She encouraged other corporations to present development proposals for purpose-built municipal police facilities, promising support through public-private partnerships. The new station, equipped to accommodate 44 officers, features upgraded facilities including a reception area, charge room, processing area, secure cell block, and administrative offices. Ameen stressed that the improved environment should translate into enhanced public service, reflecting the professionalism and dignity deserved by officers and citizens. She emphasized that modern surveillance tools aim to protect, not intrude, fostering public trust and enabling early crime detection and quick response. The initiative aligns with the Prime Minister’s national agenda for safer communities through smarter technology, addressing the region’s high population, commercial activity, and cultural hubs. Ameen also urged officers to focus on core municipal policing duties, such as enforcing regulations related to corporation assets, litter prevention, and illegal dumping, while cautioning against their diversion into general police operations. Corporation chairman Josiah Austin described the refurbishment as a renewed commitment to public safety, part of a broader development programme aimed at improving infrastructure, boosting police readiness, and strengthening community safety. The upgraded station, along with new municipal police vehicles and an expanded CCTV monitoring system, equips officers with the tools needed for efficient and professional service. Austin emphasized the importance of community vigilance in crime prevention, urging residents to contribute to public safety by sharing information.