Police step up community engagement across regions

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen relations with the public, police ranks from several regional divisions conducted a series of community outreach exercises between September 12 and 15.

On September 13, officers from Regional Division 4 ‘C’ visited communities along the East Coast Demerara (ECD). Led by Inspectors Tyndall, Roop, Stewart-Arthur, Abraham, Singh and Woman Inspector Angoy, the team engaged residents in Belmont Village, Mon Repos Market, Enterprise, Annandale, Lusignan Market, and the Vigilance Station District. Discussions focused on crime prevention, domestic violence, noise nuisance, youth involvement in positive activities, and the dangers of substance abuse. Officers assured residents that concerns raised would be addressed through targeted patrols, traffic enforcement, and intelligence-led operations. On September 12, another outreach in Montrose, Felicity, Mission Landing, Kunaballi (St Cuthbert’s Mission), Helena No. One and No. Two, Enmore North, Grass Field Lusignan, and the Beterverwagting Station District was led by Inspectors Camacho, Roop, Sardinha, and Poyer. Police ranks distributed crime prevention tips, engaged with vendors, and provided hampers to families facing hardships. At Helena No. Two Ballfield, ranks also participated in a cricket match with residents to promote cooperation and trust.
Community engagement also extended to the West Bank and East Bank Essequibo (EBE). Inspectors Bechnie, Luckhai, and several ranks visited Lust-en-Rust Phase Two, Fisheries Road, Parika, and Salem, where they discussed residents’ concerns and provided advice on crime prevention and neighbourhood safety. Residents were encouraged to form WhatsApp groups for better communication and were given emergency contact numbers. Business owners received security tips, including the use of CCTV cameras. Additional outreach was conducted in Recht-Door-Zee, Tuschen Junction, and Lust-en-Rust by Cadet Officer Ramnauth, Inspector Roberts, and five ranks. Residents welcomed the initiative and raised issues affecting their neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, Sergeant Singh and Rural Constable Tulsidass met with residents of St Lawrence, EBE, who described their community as relatively quiet. Ranks assured residents that the outreach would continue and that police presence would remain consistent.
Inspector Bechnie and two ranks also engaged residents in Phase Two, Onderneeming, and White Shop, Parfaite Harmonie. No crimes were reported, but residents expressed appreciation for the ongoing presence of law enforcement in their communities.