“Demonstrate a high level of tolerance” – Region 7 Commander to ranks

Making reference to a recent incident wherein a Police officer had assaulted a civilian in an act of revenge, Commander of Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Superintendent Dion Moore, has urged all cops to be humble and disciplined, and to practise tolerance when dealing with the public.

“Police are trained, and one of the things within their training is to have tolerance. As Police, it is expected for you to demonstrate a high level of tolerance,” the Commander stated during a recent “Police and You” programme.
According to the Commander, younger ranks of today do not have tolerance when handling such sensitive situations, even though they had gone through vigorous training. However, he is encouraging them not to be so easily consumed with anger.
“Do not allow yourself to get angry easily. When you get angry, you cannot think right. When you get angry, you end up doing things that you regret after. Stay focused, stay humble, be disciplined,” the Commander has advised all ranks.
The Commander has underscored the importance of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) having a good relationship with the public. He noted that, within his division, there is a great relationship between the Force and the public.
“My approach to address issues is not just to sit in the office and wait until persons come to (me). I would venture in the form of having community outreaches, and walk around the communities, talk to the people; not just the old, not just the young, but every single person you come into contact with,” he explained.
“We, the Police, we are servants of the public, and every living day I will communicate with my ranks and remind them that their purpose is to serve the public. Demonstrate your core values, and the public will support you,” he advised.
Meanwhile, the Commander noted that Region Seven has seen a 11.4% decrease in serious crimes for the year so far.
“With murder, we’ve had ten murders for last year, we’re having four this year; that shows a 60% decrease. For robbery with violence, we had five last year, we only have one this year; which shows an 80% decrease,” he revealed.
However, regarding break and enter and larceny, five were recorded this year, compared to three last year; which represents an increase of 66%.