East Coast Demerara –The community policing system across the country, which falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is observing their 35th anniversary and, the Community Policing Group (CPG) ‘C’ Division hosted a ceremony at the Lusignan tarmac, on the East Coast of Demerara yesterday. The event was held under the theme, “Securing the community through effective community policing.”
Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee congratulated the groups and stated that community policing involves policing and the contribution of members of the community.
He pointed out that over the years, GPGs across the country have won the respect, confidence and admiration from members of their respective communities, which is evidence that the groups have been performing in a positive manner. He urged community members to continue supporting the groups.
Minister Rohee also stressed that community policing plays an important role in the efficiency of the GPF, as well as to ensure that the country’s national security is intact and every citizen can feel comfortable and secure in their homes. He emphasised that subsequent to the Lusignan massacre in 2008, President Bharrat Jagdeo had pledged support to the ‘C’ Division to make it more effective and this is being fulfilled.
The first Community Policing Group (CPG) was established in 1976 at La Grange on the West Bank of Demerara. During that time, it was the prevailing view that effective community policing would positively impact on neighbourhood crimes and would ultimately lead to the enhancement of communities.
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