Police Division 9 launches Christmas Policing Plan
Officials at the launch on Monday
Police Division #9 has launched its Christmas Policing Plan, which allows residents and visitors to conduct their business in a safe and secure environment throughout the festive season.
The plan was last Monday presented by Region 9 Commander, Senior Superintendent Raphael Rose, during a meeting with Regional Chairman Bryan Allicock, Vice Chairman Bertie Xavier, Town Clerk Keisha Williams, Regional Health Officer Dr McWatt, and members of the disciplinary services and members of the private sector.
In his presentation, Commander Rose outlined that, during the Christmas period, there will be an increase in vehicular, foot, marine and mounted troop patrols in the various villages, communities and business areas in Lethem and its environs. Rose also pointed out that Police booths will be placed at strategic locations within the Division to deal with criminal elements during this season.
As part of the Division’s traffic prevention strategies during the Christmas season, the Commander pointed out that rigorous traffic enforcement will be conducted on a 24-hour basis in the commercial and shopping areas, to curb dangerous driving, diagonal parking, speeding, and obstruction.
Region 9 Commander, Senior Superintendent Raphael Rose, during his presentation
As part of the crime prevention strategy, he stated, there will be heightened security presence at the Takutu International Bridge, the Lethem trail, all Police checkpoints, and the airstrip, to monitor the movement of persons accessing the Region via land and air.
Further, he added that the Police will be working in partnership with business stakeholders, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), as well as governmental and non-governmental agencies and security services in order to maintain law and order, thus reducing the potential for criminal activities.
