Agreement inked for schooling of cops at industrial training center
An agreement was on Monday signed between the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC) which will give cops the opportunity to attend a number of training programmes at the institution.
The agreement was signed by GITC’s Administrator, Dexter Cornette and Deputy Commissioner “Administration” (ag), Calvin Brutus at the centre’s office at Woolford Avenue and Albert Street, Georgetown.
Deputy Commissioner “Administration” (ag), Calvin Brutus and GITC Administrator Dexter Cornette signing the agreement (GPF photo)
A release from the Guyana Police Force stated that Certifying Officers Training – which focuses on delivering in-depth knowledge of international standards of vehicle certification and Heavy-Duty Equipment Operator, are a few of the training opportunities that the agreement will yield.
Prior to the signing of the agreement, Brutus met with executives of the Texila American University at their Providence, East Bank Demerara Campus to formalise arrangements for academic and other tailored training courses relative to policing.
A breakdown of all available programmes was explained to Brutus during a meeting by Texila’s Chief Executive Officer, Syan Kumar, and Dean of the Campus, Dr Dheeraj Bhansal, several of which were highlighted by Brutus as an area of interest to the GPF.
A similar agreement is also expected to be finalised between the GPF and Texila American University. Once completed, it is expected to benefit hundreds of ranks of the GPF.
Deputy Commissioner Brutus was accompanied by Force Training Officer, Superintendent Keithon King; Head of the Strategic Planning Unit, W/Assistant Superintendent Nicola Kendall; and Police Legal Advisor Mandel Moore.
