E Division beefs up security for Christmas season

Police in E Division (Linden-Kwakwani) have assured residents and visitors that security has been beefed up leading up to the festive season.
The Division recently rolled out its Christmas Policing Plan with the aim of minimising criminal activities, reducing traffic congestion and road accidents and providing a safe and secure environment for citizens, visitors, businesses and shoppers.
Through the policing presentation, conducted by Divisional Commander Linden Lord, it was noted that the Division was divided into three sectors.
These sectors are commanded by Sector Commanders, in the areas of Amelia’s Ward (Sector one), Mackenzie (Sector two) and Wismar (Sector three). As is customary, Police checkpoints are established at key areas including Bamia, Tri Junction and Mabura.
It was also noted that there will be an increase in Anti-Crime, traffic, boat, bicycle, motorcycle, ATV mobile and marine patrols, with ‘Traffic Operation Safeway’ in full effect.
Additionally, residents and visitors can expect roadblock exercises and searches. The Division will also be conducting profiling of “known characters”.
There will be monitoring of post offices during payout of Old Age Pension, as well as key and vulnerable points such as businesses, commercial banks and other financial institutions.
It was also noted that there will be the deployment of Community Policing Groups (CPG) and Neighbourhood Police in various communities alongside uniformed ranks.
The CID patrol is expected to be operating out of Mackenzie and networking with the headquarters at A, B and F policing divisions.
Areas of focus at Mackenzie include the Linden Highway, Mackenzie and Wismar Market Squares, Retrieve, Republic Avenue, Coop Crescent, Greenheart Street, as well as Pine Street and others.
According to the Division, foot and bicycle patrols will be conducted between 07:00h and 13:00h and from 12:00h to 19:00h daily with motor cycle and vehicle patrols conducted on a 24-hour basis.
Foot patrol timings will be adjusted to accommodate late shopping between December 22 and 24 and then again between December 29 and 31.
Marine patrols will also be conducted in the Demerara River between Kairuni and Coomacka Mines.
Security at the Christmas Eve night late shopping and social gathering at Republic Avenue and Burnham Drive will also be facilitated from 18:00h to 02:00h the following morning, the Division has noted.