Georgetown : Vice President and Minister of Public Security Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan handed over eleven (11) motor pick-up vehicles to the Guyana Police Force at a simple ceremony on the Tactical Services Unit Square, Police Headquarters, yesterday.
The motor vehicles had been intended for use by Community Policing Groups but were diverted to the Guyana Police Force by the Minister in recognition of the dire need for improved mobility by the Police.
In brief remarks on the occasion Minister Khemraj Ramjattan said that the new administration is cognizant of the present status of the Police Force in relation to certain multi-dimensional deficiencies which the Government intends to meet by virtue of spending more on resources for the Force in the form of vehicles and other necessary equipment, since the security area is of priority interest for a stable Guyana.
The Minister stated that it is intended to ensure that the Police Force has more transportation available in order that communities are better patrolled and there is greater police presence in the various policing Divisions.
Minister Khemraj Ramjattan indicated that efforts are in train to acquire international assistance, not only with equipment, but also training to improve the capacity of the Police Force, and called on the Force to work hard for the Guyanese community while giving the assurance that the Government will remain very supportive.
Commissioner of Police Mr. Seelall Persaud received the motor vehicles on behalf of the Police Force in the presence of a number of senior and junior officers and other ranks, and expressed sincere gratitude to the Government through the Honourable Minister of Public Security.
He stated that while it is recognized that the new administration is seeking to retool and improve the Police Force’s capacity, at the same time cognizance must be taken of the demand for increased production and results as the Force will be held accountable and has to deliver in terms of, among other things, bringing down crime and road fatalities and improving public trust.
The Commissioner called on Divisional Commanders to care and maintain the vehicles effectively in order to ensure that they can last longer and better serve the communities to meet the Force’s mandate.
Four each of the vehicles have been allocated to “A” Division (Georgetown/East Bank Demerara) and “B” Division (Berbice), with two going to “C” Division (East Coast Demerara) and the other to “D” Division (West Demerara/East Bank Essequibo).
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