Georgetown – Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee this morning addressing inspectors and sergeants at a conference said, during 2011, there will be General Elections and this conference is timely.
He charged the officers ensure that they are aware of the laws relating to the duties of members of the Force during the elections period. This includes the policing of political meetings to ensure that Law and Order are maintained.
The Minister said his Ministry responsible for Public Safety in Guyana and recognizes the critical role the Guyana Police Force has to play in the improvement of the welfare of citizens through the provision of better security in all communities.
In order to aid the Force in the achievement of this goal, a number of initiatives has been taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs include:
a) the provision of more equipment for the technical aspects of the Force’s operations
b) the provision of additional Land and Water Transport to aid in your patrols
c) the improvement of the Physical Facilities of the Force
d) the improvement of the Welfare of all ranks
