The defined geographic location of Laventille has been the subject of much debate, with some advocates including all existing settlements in the South East Port-Of-Spain area as part of its territory, while others argue for the distinction between East Dry River, a riverside settlement area located in the foothills, and Laventille (Ryan, Mc Cree, & St. Bernard, 1997) Similarly to the difficulty in determining an exact geographic location of Laventille , it is the interplay between effective policing strategies and resolutions in dealing with youth in this urban area that attracted the attention of this article. Before delving into resolutions and recommendations it is necessary to understand the context of the Laventille community. During the slave era, although Laventille contained numerous cocoa and coffee plantations, it was rejected as a residential area: it was hilly and considered unhealthy. due to its proximity to the swamp on the southern side. Later, in the post-emancipation era, Laventille became a haven for landless former slaves arriving in Port-Of-Spain from rural estates and for immigrants from other Caribbean territories (Ryan, Mc Cree, & St. Bernard, 1997 ). According to the historical analysis proposed in the book “Behind the Bridge”, the myriad of social challenges facing Laventille today actually began after the emancipation on August 1, 1838. Ryan, Mc Cree and St. Bernard indirectly agree that all that has changed is the means of terror and some of the criminal activity. Ryan places emphasis on the replacement of the razor and knife with more sophisticated weapons, the gun and highlighted the criminal activity which now revolves in particular around the sale... at the center of the paper... which is echoed by residents . Fear of the police, however, should not replace fear of crime. The importance of citizens' perceptions of a respectful police force is particularly relevant, as many studies have shown little correlation between public support for the police and their perception of the size of the crime problem and their concern about possible victimization ( McCree, 1998). Addressing adversarial policing issues in Laventille must take into account community policing initiatives that emphasize problem-solving methods that recognize crime reduction as an important policing activity. However, many urban centers are facing declining trust in the police, particularly among minority communities, with lower police morale and increased difficulty retaining and hiring police officers under assault (Silverman & Della-Giutsina, 2001)