Christmas Policing Plan: Region 2 police to boosts patrols, roadblocks, marine surveillance, rapid response teams

The Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Regional Division Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has activated its 2025 Christmas Policing plan, outlining a strengthened security and traffic plan aimed at safeguarding residents and businesses throughout the busy holiday season. The initiative was launched on Saturday during a briefing held in the boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Anna Regina on the Essequibo Coast.  Regional Divisional Commander, Senior Superintendent Khemraj Shivbaran, presented the policing posture, which places emphasis on visibility, rapid response, and proactive crime-fighting measures. The Commander said the division will intensify mobile, foot, motorcycle, anti-crime, traffic, and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) patrols across the region. This heightened presence will be supported by mass patrols, roadblocks, cordon-and-search operations, and expanded marine patrols along key waterways.

To further support public safety, the division will implement controlled mechanisms to curb noise nuisance and disorderly behaviour—issues that typically escalate during the festive period. The region is also being divided into four sectors, each supervised by senior officers, with strategically placed police booths established to allow the public easier access to lodge complaints and reports.

Murders, robberies, family violence decline
Commander Shivbaran highlighted that the division has recorded reductions in several major categories of crime, including murders, armed robberies, rape, burglary, larceny from the person, robbery, and robbery with aggravation. He credited the decrease to consistent intelligence-driven operations and partnership with community groups.
During the year, ranks executed 276 warrants, while revenues totaling $2,085,500 were collected from persons indebted to the State. The division also reported a slight decline in noise nuisance complaints, with 17 reports made in 2024 compared to 14 so far in 2025. Family violence reports also saw a reduction, moving from 136 last year to 114 in 2025.
The launch was also attended by Regional Chairman Devin Mohan, Regional Executive Officer (REO) Sussanah Saywak, representatives of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), members of the Station Management Committee (SMC), Cops and Faith Network, and senior and junior ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF).
The strengthened policing posture is expected to remain in effect throughout the holiday season, with authorities urging the public to cooperate with law enforcement officers as they work to maintain a safe and secure environment for all.