Guyana seeking India’s help to boost forensic, cyber-security training for cops
The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Police Force (GPF), has announced a partnership with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) of India to train and equip officers with advanced investigative techniques, forensic science, cyber-security, and forensic psychology. This collaboration is set to strengthen the country’s law enforcement capabilities, with Guyana poised to become a regional centre for training in these fields.
President Dr Irfaan Ali meeting with Dean of the School of Behavioural Forensics at NFSU, Professor Asha Srivastava; Dr Vishal Parmar of NFSU, and High Commissioner of India to Guyana, Dr Amit Telang. Also at the meeting were Commissioner of Police (ag) Clifton Hicken and Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency, Colonel Sheldon Howell
The partnership was formalised during a meeting between President Dr Irfaan Ali and key representatives from NFSU and the Indian Government.
The delegation included Dean of the School of Behavioural Forensics at NFSU, Professor Asha Srivastava; Dr Vishal Parmar of NFSU, and High Commissioner of India to Guyana, Dr Amit Telang, Commissioner of Police (ag) Clifton Hicken and Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency, Colonel Sheldon Howell also attended the meeting.
Through this collaboration, GPF officers will undergo training in cutting-edge techniques across forensic science, cyber-security, and forensic psychology—fields increasingly important for modern law enforcement.
Additionally, Guyana’s Police Academy will serve as the hub for delivering these training programmes, and opportunities will be extended to regional police services, fostering greater collaboration within the Caribbean.
Another significant aspect of this partnership is the operationalisation and management of Guyana’s National Forensic Laboratory.
