Over 1700 Police ranks trained in 2023 – year-end report

More than 1,700 Police ranks have been trained both locally and internationally by the Guyana Police Force in 2023, demonstrating the emphasis placed on improving the Force’s capacity, a year-end report by the Home Affairs Ministry has stated.
An allocation of $169.9 million was expended by the Police Force in 2023 to facilitate training for its ranks and provide scholarships in various areas, a DPI Report has said.
Government allocated the funds to support the development and growth of the GPF, ensuring this security agency has the necessary skills and knowledge to serve the public effectively.
During 2023, 34 overseas courses were offered, exposing a total of 85 ranks to international best practices in law enforcement and policing; while 1,746 ranks completed 82 local courses offered by the Police Force.
Additionally, 25 ELT officers and Regional Commanders completed the Train the Trainers Programme facilitated by the Justice Education Society of British Columbia (JES), and three senior officers attended the Police Academy in Idaho, USA, indicating a proactive approach to learning from established institutions in other countries. Also, four Police officers graduated with Legal Education Certificates from the Hugh Wooding Law School.
From 2020 to 2023, a total of 2,750 ranks participated in 100 courses to enhance their investigative skills and increase prosecution rates in the country.
Meanwhile, 302 scholarships were awarded by the Police Force in varying areas, which included aviation, law, and general academic pursuits, while 17 memoranda of agreements have been signed with external learning institutions.
Another notable achievement involves the Police Academy, on August 24th, achieving international accreditation certifying that it meets global standards for law enforcement education and training.