Police step up school outreach with road safety, discipline lectures

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) continued its educational outreach to schools across the country, with several interactive lectures held this week focusing on road safety, discipline, and positive behaviour among students.

On Wednesday, Inspector Alfred and other ranks from the Lethem Police Station, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo), visited the St Ignatius Nursery School, where they engaged pupils and teachers in a brief educational session. The discussion centred on proper behaviour and discipline in school. Inspector Alfred urged the children to respect their teachers and take their studies seriously. Pupils were also encouraged to share their future aspirations, which they did with enthusiasm. The school engagement forms part of a series of ongoing educational initiatives within Regional Division Nine.
On Tuesday, Inspector Hilliman and Sergeant Crandon conducted a similar session at St Cuthbert’s Mission Secondary School. Welcomed by Headmistress Winnett Samaroo, the ranks delivered a lecture addressing topics such as the 2025–2026 Road Safety Theme, road safety rules and regulations, the kerb drill, discipline, drug abuse and its effects, harassment, and peer pressure. They also discussed the launch of the “Pak Curi” Youth Group, aimed at promoting positive engagement among young people. About 100 students participated in the session, asking questions and sharing views on the topics discussed.

In observance of Road Safety Month, themed “Careful Driving Saves Lives”, the Bartica Police Station’s Traffic Department, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), conducted two educational sessions on Tuesday also.
At St John the Baptist Primary School, Sergeant Callender and Corporal Hanoman led an interactive lecture with Grade Six pupils, focusing on topics such as pedestrian safety, the dangers of playing near roadways, and safe practices for boarding and exiting vehicles. A road safety role play was also held to demonstrate proper use of pedestrian crossings. Six students and one teacher were trained to serve as members of the school’s Road Safety Patrol. The ranks also handed over one stop sign and six patrol belts to the school.
The same team later visited Agatash Primary School, where Corporal Hanoman engaged Grades Five and Six pupils on similar issues. Students were advised on the importance of bright clothing at night, safe travel practices, and maintaining proper behaviour both in and out of school. Teachers actively participated and raised questions that were addressed during the session.
Meanwhile, in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), ranks from the Traffic Education Department visited the Abram Zuil Secondary School on Monday, where they conducted a lecture attended by 673 students and 70 teachers. The session addressed a range of topics, including pedestrian safety, road accident prevention, youth crime, and peer pressure. Students were also cautioned about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, gang involvement, and travelling in overcrowded vehicles.