One hundred and ninety-six people are now being monitored on bail with ankle bracelets, according to Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest.
Turnquest said this is proving to be an effective crime-fighting tool.
He told 61 graduating police recruits at the Police Training College yesterday that they must ensure that they have a full understanding of the usefulness of the electronic monitoring system.
"We are also launching a major drugs and crime public awareness campaign, and we are working in collaboration with former gang leaders who want to see a transformation in our country," the minister said.
"Yes, the government is taking the lead in the fight against crime and we have implemented many initiatives which, together with your work as police officers, we expect to yield positive results as you effectively and efficiently utilize the resources that have been provided."
Turnquest reminded the recruits that while they may be assigned to different postings, all of them will be responsible for upholding the law and protecting Bahamian citizens, residents and visitors.
He noted that they have joined the police force at a very important time in the country's development.
"As you well know, one of the major challenges facing our society today is the fight against crime and its impact on public safety and security."
The minister also said: "In recent times it has been noted that some police officers have been blatantly ignoring traffic offenses committed in their view, failing to stop and render assistance at traffic accidents, and generally, failing to assist the public as needed while on patrol or otherwise.
"I again remind you that all officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force are required to be more vigilant and attentive in the execution of their daily duties and must address all offenses committed, whether within their view or reported; be they major or minor."
Turnquest said Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade has fired 30 officers so far this year under various provisions of the Police Force Act.
The reasons range from committing criminal offenses; ceasing to be efficient and effective officers; being absent from duty without satisfactory explanation; and engaging in activities that bring ill-repute to the force such that it was deemed necessary in the public interest to discharge them, the minister said.
"I highlight this to underscore the fact that there is zero tolerance for impropriety and illegality on the force," he said.
"As police officers you must uphold the law in both your public and private lives.
"As you now transition from recruit to officer, therefore, you have a very important role to play in ensuring that the force has a good name because it is the actions which you as police officers demonstrate every time you deal with the public that will build trust in, and respect for, the police force."
Turnquest said the police force has been adequately resourced with vehicles and manpower, and members of the public cannot be truthfully told that a vehicle, or an officer, is not available to deal with their matter.
"The entire police force and all of its vehicles are available to you to get the job done," he said.
"It is the responsibility of the force to ensure that the resources are properly deployed and managed and the government will not shun its responsibility in ensuring that this is the case."

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