Residents fear 'dog-eat-dog' municipal policing

Cabinet approved the Municipal Police and Courts Bill, granting municipal officers arresting powers and paving the way for the establishment of municipal courts. The Bill aims to strengthen by-law enforcement and improve community safety. Residents expressed worry on social media, predicting a 'dog-eat-dog' situation given the poor rating of municipal officers. The Bill now moves to Parliament for debate and potential enactment, where it faces scrutiny over safeguards against abuse of power. The proposed legislation marks a structural shift in how municipal authorities can police their jurisdictions.