Police conduct DUI awareness sessions at bars

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force Traffic Department conducted a series of educational lectures at several bars within Regional Division 4 C on Friday, as part of ongoing efforts to promote road safety and responsible alcohol consumption.
The outreach involved ranks from the Beterverwagting, Vigilance, Mahaica, Sparendaam, and Cove and John Police Stations. The initiative was led by Sergeant Caleb, Sergeant Hemerding, Sergeant Phillips, Sergeant Smith, W/Corporal Glasgow, and other ranks.

Bar owners, employees, and patrons were sensitised to road safety regulations, the legal alcohol limit, and the dangers and penalties associated with driving under the influence. Officers also discussed the role of designated drivers and how alcohol contributes to road accidents.
Additional topics included adherence to speed limits and other traffic laws, the requirement to report accidents promptly rather than fleeing the scene, timely bar closure and curfew compliance, and key amendments to the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act (Amendment) Bill 2022.
The initiative engaged several establishments, including MS Lounge Bar, Club Elevate, Tasha Bar, Express Sky Lounge & Bar, S&S Bar, High Level Bar and Lounge, and Sugar Bar.

Community engagement
In a separate activity on the same day, ranks of Regional Division 4 C conducted community engagement exercises across Industry, Hope Estate, Non-Pariel, Cane Grove, Good Hope, Annandale, and Ogle, East Coast Demerara.
The outreach was led by Inspectors Camacho, Roop, Caleb, D Abraham, Wellington, and McDonald, along with Sergeant Reynolds and other ranks from the Sparendaam, Cane Grove, Good Hope, Non-Pariel, Ogle, Annandale, and Cove and John Police Stations.
During the engagements, residents raised concerns which were addressed by the officers. Practical crime prevention strategies and safety tips were shared, and members of the public were encouraged to report suspicious activities and maintain communication with the Police.