NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The opposition Free National Movement (FNM) is attempting to take a proactive stance against rising crime rates in country with the launch of its Anti-Crime National Community Initiative.

The FNM launched the community imitative at the party's Mackey Street headquarters on Tuesday afternoon.

The opposition contends that there is a dire need for collective leadership in the battle against crime.

FNM Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright said the party is hopeful to spur a non-political approach to the fight against crime; in a proactive and holistic manner.

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