CID Headquarters holds successful ‘Fitness Walk and Run’ exercise

The Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters (CID HQ) held a “Fitness Walk and Run” activity on Saturday 9th July, 2022 in observance of the Guyana Police Force’s 183rd Anniversary.
This activity, held under the theme “Showcasing Teamwork and Partnership through Fitness”, commenced at the University of Guyana Access Road at Turkeyen on the East Coast of Demerara and concluded at the CID HQ at Eve Leary in Kingston, Georgetown.
Ranks of the various departments at Police Headquarters participated in the activity with their CID counterparts and other partners, and braved the downpour to turn out in their numbers. Among the senior and junior ranks who participated in this exercise was Deputy Commissioner, ‘Law Enforcement’, Wendell Blanhum. When the exercise was concluding, Crime Chief Blanhum congratulated all the participants for turning out in their numbers to support the activity, and indicated to the large gathering that there is need to balance the work life with activities that promote and foster a healthy lifestyle.
He also encouraged the large gathering to continue staying active and fit, whether by walking, running, or making healthy choices daily; and noted that, because of team work, everyone was able to complete the journey through the rain, which is a testimony to the theme of this year’s Fitness Walk and Run-in practice.
Thereafter, those who participated in the Fitness Run through some friendly competitions were awarded trophies and monetary prizes as follows:
For the male category, 1st place went to Police Constable 24558 Kevin Browne, 2nd place went to Vaugh Felix and 3rd Place went to Police Constable 25269 Wilton Bobb.
For the female category, 1st place went to Woman Corporal Doris.
Special awards for participation in today’s activities went to Inspector Bissoon and Constable Joshua, who both received monetary prizes. (GPF)