Should the PLP form the next Government, Bermudians can expect funding for increased manpower in the Bermuda Police Service, apart of the party's commitment to law and order, their election manifesto touts.

And the PLP Government has cited its recent legislation amendment allowing Police officers to serve beyond the retirement age, which was welcomed by the community.

Yesterday, Public Safety and Housing Minister David Burch stated: "This is a part of our longstanding commitment to ensuring that law and order is a key part to good governance.

"The safety and security of our community is one of our highest priorities and it's a responsibility that this party and this Government does not take lightly."

A PLP administration would introduce a package of incentives so that service in the Bermuda Regiment becomes an "increasingly attractive" proposition apart of the overall modernisation of the organisation, Lt. Col. Burch promised.

Lt. Col. Burch made headlines this summer when he asked the Governor to relinquish his constitutional powers over the Police and delegate them to Government, the Governor declined the invitation.

Lt. Col. Burch expressed frustration over the "bizarre" arrangement of Police oversight that is currently in place, saying he was unable to do things such as get more officers patrolling the streets and ensuring crimes were investigated promptly.

Many saw the request as an escalation in an a row between the Government and the Governor since the publication in the Mid-Ocean News of allegations of corruption within the Bermuda Housing Corporation.

The PLP has also promised to seek outside assistance for the Police Service; implement a "home grown" anti-gang initiative; to expand the role of the Regiment to allow for assistance with Police duties and to combine uniformed support services to effect greater cost savings, where possible.