‘E’ Division (Linden-Kwakwani) has commissioned its fleet of vehicles which were recently gifted to the Guyana Police Force by the People’s Republic of China.
The division received four new vehicles and a motorcycle to assist in its crime- fighting efforts. The simple handing-over ceremony was attended by numerous law enforcement and regional officials. Speaking at the ceremony, held in the compound of the Mackenzie Police Station, Divisional Commander Fazil Karimbaksh said he was very elated to receive the vehicles on behalf of the division. He noted that acquiring them was not an easy task.
The vehicles which were given to ‘E’ Division (Linden-Kwakwani)
He said they will be issued to various Police stations within the division where urgent need exists. The Commander also posited that the vehicles would greatly assist in helping ranks to keep the crime rate down, moreso at this time of the festive season, when there is expected to be intensified Police patrols.
“I think most of the stations will be equipped with vehicles, so that we can respond in a timely manner to reports…” the commander said.
Assistant Superintendent Alistair Roberts, in his remarks, also posited that the vehicles would greatly assist in crime fighting.
Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) Chairman, Renis Morian, urged the Police team to use the vehicles with care.
The fleet of vehicles gifted to G Division (Essequibo Coast-Islands)
Meanwhile, Commander of G Division (Essequibo Coast/Essequibo Islands), Khalid Parsaram, has said that Police within the division are moving in a positive direction to safeguard and protect citizens during the festive season.
He made this disclosure at a simple handing over ceremony of vehicles on Friday. Parsaram disclosed that the division received four new vehicles that would help to facilitate better patrolling in the region. He said the division’s major challenge in the past had been transportation shortage.
Accountability
The divisional commander has said that a maintenance plan is in place in the division to care for the vehicles, and a logistics officer is also now is in place.
In order for the vehicles to be put in use, ranks will have to sign for the keys and fill out a handing over form after every shift. Weekly inspection will be done to ensure that the vehicles serve their purposes and are not used for personal errands. The name of the station and emergency number will be printed on each vehicle.
The divisional commander has said that ranks who will be driving the vehicles would be retested and certified. If any damage occurs to any vehicle, officers would be charged accordingly.
“Police will be more visible within the communities, and the vehicles are there to provide better service. They will enhance the forces capability for the Christmas season, and provide a faster response to emergencies,” the divisional commander has said.
Two ATVs and motorcycles would also be dispatched to the division next week.
Present at the ceremony were Regional Chairman Devanand Ramdatt, Mayor Ravindranauth Mohan and members from the Cops and Faith network, Community Policing Group, station management committees, and a representative from the chamber of commerce. The vehicles were blessed by representatives of the cops and faith network.
