Police conduct outreach on Essequibo Coast

…aim to strengthen community relations

Police in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Friday led a community outreach initiative in Essequibo Coast with the aim of at strengthening police relations with residents.
To begin the outreach, Subordinate Officer in charge of Anna Regina Police Station, Sergeant Benjamin, accompanied by other ranks from the Anna Regina Police Station, engaged with numerous business owners and residents, addressing their concerns about crime, security, and the importance of collaboration between the police and the community. The discussions emphasised the shared responsibility in ensuring the safety and security of the region.

Simultaneously, Commander of Regional Police Division Two, Superintendent Khemraj Shivbaran, took the lead in another outreach activity at the Anna Regina Market area. Commander Shivbaran interacted with business owners, stallholders, and shoppers, discussing a wide range of topics, including youth delinquency, narcotic use among juveniles, and the role of police patrols and interventions.
The outreach also highlighted several important initiatives, including recruitment drives at the Regional Police Headquarters in Anna Regina, free computer training and certificate programmes, decentralised services like passport issuance and police clearance, and efforts to improve police services in the region. The discussions extended to youth involvement in crime prevention, school attendance, road safety, and the importance of community partnerships.
In addition to these outreach efforts, Commander Shivbaran, along with Traffic Officer Assistant Superintendent Hassan, conducted an inspection of police vehicles on the Essequibo Coast. The inspection, joined by Sergeant Mahadeo, the Regional Licensing and Certifying Officer, and Divisional Mechanic Kishore Lall, aimed to ensure that the vehicles were in proper working order for the safety of the officers and to maintain the operational readiness required to serve the region effectively.
The outreach events on Friday highlighted numerous local issues raised by the community set to be forwarded to the relevant agencies for further action, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) stated on its social media page.