{"id":60938,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/60938/?format=json","text_counter":30,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Ojode","speaker_title":"The Assistant Minister, Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security","speaker":{"id":197,"legal_name":"Joshua Orwa Ojode","slug":"joshua-ojode"},"content":"(b) To reduce crime levels in the county the following measures have been put in place:- (i) Beats and patrols have been stepped up in the vast rural areas within Vihiga County; (ii) Staggered roadblocks are being laid along the Vihiga-Kisumu Road; (iii) Collection and sharing of intelligence has been stepped up, and is being used to track and apprehend suspects involved in criminal activities within that area. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am happy that the crime rate has really gone down. I believe that Mr. Chanzu is happy with what police officers are doing on the ground."}