Police force launches online testing system for recruits

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has launched an online testing system at its academy, marking a transformation in how police recruits will now be assessed and trained to meet the challenges of modern law enforcement.
The virtual learning environment, developed by a team led by Assistant Superintendent Gladwin Hanover, alongside Inspector Jason McAlmont, Corporal Tony Dindial, and Corporal Reon Venture, represents a shift from traditional paper-based examinations to a more convenient digital assessment platform.

The online assessment platform was successfully rolled out on Tuesday at the GPF’s Essequibo Campus, where the first batch of recruits accessed the platform to complete their assessments.
Under the leadership of its Director, Woman Senior Superintendent Sonia Herbert, the GPF Academy has embraced technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of recruit training.
This new system allows recruits to complete module examinations through a secure online platform, bringing unprecedented levels of efficiency, transparency and accountability to the assessment process.
According to Herbert, the platform is more than just a technological upgrade but rather represents a shift in how future police officers are trained for the evolving digital landscape and the complexities it brings to law enforcement in Guyana.
“This is more than just a technological upgrade – it’s a fundamental reimagining of how we prepare our officers for the complexities of 21st-century policing,” Senior Superintendent Herbert said.
She further stated that by digitising assessment methods, the Force is not only modernising its processes but also ensuring recruits are comfortable with the technology they’ll encounter throughout their careers.
The online testing system offers numerous advantages over traditional assessment methods, including immediate results and feedback, enhanced examination security, data-driven insights and increased accessibility.
Assistant Superintendent Hanover, the project’s lead developer, emphasised the system’s robust design, “We’ve created a platform that not only meets our current needs but can scale and evolve with emerging technologies and training requirements. The system incorporates multiple question formats—from multiple choice to scenario-based assessments—ensuring comprehensive evaluation of both theoretical knowledge and practical application,” he explained.
Team member Inspector McAlmont added, “The collaborative effort between our team members brought together diverse expertise in education, technology and law enforcement, resulting in a solution tailored specifically to the unique needs of police training.”
Plans are already underway to expand the platform to include continuing training for serving officers and specialised modules for different police units.
Additionally, the academy has plans to implement smart classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, automated attendance systems, and integrated multimedia capabilities to create a fully immersive learning environment.