Government condolence message – Henry Greene, Former Commissioner of Police

Georghetown : The Office of the President expresses condolence to the family, relatives and friends of  Former Commissioner of Police, Henry Greene, DSM., who diedyesterday as a result of an accident.

The statement says, “Greene held a long and distinguished career as a public servant, most of which he spent as a member of the Guyana Police Force. His service to the nation beyond his retirement was testimony to his selflessness and unwavering commitment and dedication to policing.

As Commissioner of Police he was responsible for the leadership and development of the force and during his career, security of the people of Guyana was as a primary preoccupation of his, as demonstrated in his tireless efforts to introduce and promote new and innovative ways of crime fighting.

Greene’s contribution to the nation, especially in security will always be remembered.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children, other relatives and friends. As much as you miss him, so too will this nation which he served so faithfully.

The former top cop was involved in a three vehicle smash up where he and a

 10 year old girl Shaffiya Jamaluddin died and several injured.