CID trainees receive courtroom guidance from Acting Chief Justice

Investigators currently undergoing the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Induction Course 1/2026 were on Wednesday given first-hand insight into courtroom procedures during a visit to the Supreme Criminal Court, where they met with Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh.

Addressing the group, Justice Singh spoke about the critical role investigators play in the administration of justice and the need for thorough, well-documented investigations. He underscored that evidence presented before the courts must be gathered lawfully and carefully, noting that investigators must maintain high levels of professionalism and accuracy when preparing matters for trial.
The Acting Chief Justice also walked the officers through the framework of the criminal justice system, explaining the various stages a criminal case goes through once it reaches the court.
The session included discussion on courtroom procedures and expectations of investigators who are called to testify, providing the participants with a clearer understanding of how their work fits into the broader judicial process.
The induction programme brings together 63 participants from several state agencies, including the Guyana Police Force, the Guyana Revenue Authority, the Guyana Defence Force, and the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit. The course is nearing completion, and participants are expected to sit their final examination on Thursday.
Officials said the court visit formed part of the training programme aimed at improving investigative practices, encouraging collaboration among law enforcement bodies, and strengthening the overall effectiveness of the criminal justice system.