Police in Region 1 undergo election preparedness training

Commander of Regional Division One (Barima-Waino), Senior Superintendent Krishna Ramana, led election preparedness training for police officers assigned to polling stations ahead of the General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025.
The sessions, held at Number One and Number Three Sub-Divisions in Mabaruma and at Acquero Police Station from Tuesday to Thursday, focused on ensuring that ranks were fully prepared to carry out their responsibilities on Election Day. Commander Ramana emphasised the importance of discipline, professionalism, and impartiality, highlighting the police’s critical role in maintaining law and order throughout the electoral process. Officers were trained on their specific duties at polling stations, proper conduct, crowd control, conflict de-escalation, communication protocols, and the chain of command. They also received guidance on responding to breaches of the peace or electoral offences, co-ordinating with GECOM officials and other agencies, and respecting human rights while safeguarding voters’ rights.