Analizing rising killings, traffic deaths
HANDWRINGING and publishing statistics are not enough to end an acceptance of violence according to public safety experts in Panama, attending the first regional conference on the analysis of crime statistics.
Colombian delegate Sonia Lucia Orozco Cardona said it is time that Panamanian and foreign authorities, analyzed why there is so much violence and intolerance
Aaccording to Cardona, the focus of rulers should be on educating populations to understand that dialogue is the main tool for resolving conflicts; to create road safety campaigns and reduce femicide” You cannot keep killing because of passion; this is not a justification” she said.
In Panama, according to the coordinator of the Women’s Meeting Space, Nelva Reyes , 25 femicides and 355. homicides, were recorded in Panama up to October 1, and the figures climb daily. There were four killings in one area of San Miguelito last week where violence is said to be out of control , and a weekend shoot out in La Cresta killed one and severely injured three.
Cardona said authorities must do more than just count homicides. They must analyze the situation. Why so many firearms? Where do the weapons come from? Are they legal or illegal? are questions that the authorities must ask.
The same sort of study should be done to put a stop to the abnormally high accident rate
According to data from the Transit Authority 322 people have died so far this year in highway accidents.