Commander of D’ Division Balram Persaud was instructed by his boss Minister of Home Affairs to conduct a campaign to address law and order issues affecting Goed Fortuin community at Region 3.
Concerns expressed expressed by the residents there were proliferation of drugs, homosexual activities, rum drinking, the education system and lawlessness that is leading to the deterioration of the youth population. The lack of coordination between the two existing Community Policing Groups (CPGs) was also expressed.
The Minister explained that these two groups are very important in the process of enhancing public safety. He added too, that there are very few complaints about women in CPGs; the bulk of the complaints involve male members.
With respect to drugs, the Minister said that the laws in Guyana, where narcotics is concerned there is a zero-tolerance policy and those who are responsible for law enforcement have to follow those laws.
The Minister also urged members of the CPGs to be more proactive in conducting their patrols and collaborating more with the residents.
Further, a team from the Home Affairs Ministry will be working with the police to investigate the basis of the internal issues that have led to the festering of the co-operation between the two CPGs.
The Ministry of Home Affairs will be engaging women and youths in a two-day conference in September to highlight their roles and responsibilities in community development, particularly as it relates to security.
