GPF signs MoU with US Mission for security services

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the United States Mission to Guyana (US Mission) on Friday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the GPF’s Liaison Unit providing supplemental security services to the US Mission.
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn, and US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch signed the MoU at the Ministry’s Boardroom, Brickdam Georgetown.
The MoU, which is reviewed annually, establishes the terms under which the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Liaison Unit will provide security services at the United States Mission and includes perimeter security for the US Mission, US Mission properties, the US Ambassador’s residence, and a protective security detail for the US Ambassador (collectively the Mission Unit).

The Government of Guyana (GoG) recognises its responsibilities under international law, as reflected in the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, to take all appropriate steps to protect the premises of the US diplomatic mission and to prevent any attack on US diplomats or their family members.
As a supplement to fulfilling these obligations, the GPF, acting on behalf of the GoG, will provide the supplemental security services specified in the MoU.
The security detail’s high professionalism and work ethics were noted by Ambassador Lynch, who also conveyed her appreciation for the job they are performing.
Also present at the event were Acting Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken; Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration’, Calvin Brutus; Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations’, Ravindradat Budhram; DEA Attaché Chris Smith; Regional Security Officer, Mayan Shih; and Assistant Regional Security Officer, Chester Maloney.