Police conduct COVID-19 awareness walk in Region 1
Police ranks stationed in the Moruca Sub-District (Barima-Waini) on Saturday conducted a walkabout at the Kumaka Water Front in Santa Rosa with the aim of raising awareness and strengthening efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Back in June to July, Moruca became one of the worst-hit communities in Region One and was on lockdown for several weeks. Now, the sub-district has managed to contain the COVID-19 outbreak there and is aiming to have zero cases.
With that in mind, senior police ranks stationed there undertook an initiative to engage residents.
The team interacting with vendors and residents at Kumaka on Saturday
A team led by Officer in Charge of the Acquero Police Station, Inspector Harvey Sutherland went to the Kumaka Water Front.
Accompanying him were Sergeant Cearon Duke – Subordinate Officer in Charge at Acquero Station and Corporal Lexroy Roland along with other ranks.
During the walkabout, conducted between 09:00h and 10:48h, the team was welcomed by residents and persons operating in the business district, who applauded the initiative.
Commander Jairam Ramlakhan at one of the outreaches in Region One
A number of issues and concerns were highlighted during engagements with the residents. As such, the Officer in Charge took note of them and assured residents that same will be addressed promptly.
Meanwhile, the residents were encouraged to continue observing the COVID-19 guidelines and emergency measures including the mandatory wearing of face masks and practice social distancing.
This initiative comes on the heels of Region One Commander, Superintendent Jairam Ramlakhan conducting a series of community outreaches within the region.
At a recent meeting in White Water village, Commander Ramlakhan emphasised the importance of a healthy Community Policing Group (CPG)/Police relationship in ensuring safer communities.
Several concerns affecting the group and community were raised and those are currently being addressed by the Commander.
The Commander also indicated that training for the group will be done once monthly and reminded the members to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines.
According to the latest figures published by the Ministry of Health on Sunday, the Barima-Waini Region currently accounts for the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases per region with some 408.
