In a collaborative effort to bolster local law enforcement, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) recently received a boost from the private sector.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Panther Security Service, Bryan Ogle and proprietor of Montra Restaurant and Bar, Kumar Sarran donated four motorcycles, along with tactical equipment for the Tactical Services Unit (TSU. The donation was handed over to Senior Superintendent Ewart Wray on behalf of the GPF at the Tactical Services Unit Drill Square, Eve Leary, on Wednesday.
Expressing gratitude for the support, Senior Superintendent Wray emphasised the critical role these assets play in enhancing the GPF’s operational capabilities. He underscored the importance of collaboration between the Police Force and private entities in fostering safer communities, a principle deeply embedded in the GPF’s mission.
CEO of Panther Security Service, Bryan Ogle and proprietor of Montra Restaurant and Bar, Kumar Sarran
“On behalf of the Commissioner and Administration of the Force, I say ‘thank you’ for donating these very valuable and critical assets to the Force which will be used to enhance the GPF’s capabilities,” he said.
Wray alluded to the fact that part of the Mission Statement of the Guyana Police Force speaks to the GPF “working in partnership with private bodies to enhance and support safer and secure” communities.
The motorcycles and gear
Ogle and Sarran reiterated their commitment to continuing their support for the law enforcement agency, underscoring their shared vision for a secure and prosperous nation.
The motorcycles and gear being handed over to the Guyana Police Force
The Police Force in a statement said that this recent donation adds to the ongoing support from the private sector towards the GPF’s efforts in combating crime. Over a month ago, various Private Sector entities across Guyana united to provide the Police Force with 13 motorcycles. Among the contributors were Innovations America, J’s Supermarket, Two Brothers Service Station/Shi-oil, Jaigobin Hotel, and R. Kissoon Contracting Service.
Deputy Commissioner (Administration) Calvin Brutus, in accepting the motorcycles on behalf of the GPF, expressed gratitude for the much-needed boost to the Force’s anti-crime capabilities and emphasised the significance of the donation in enhancing the Force’s ability to maintain safety in challenging-to-reach communities.
