Police take anti-violence, road safety messages to Rupununi communities

Police ranks in Regional Police Division Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) conducted educational engagements with students and residents of two Rupununi communities on Saturday, focusing on violence prevention, discipline and road safety.
At the Aishalton Dormitory, officers from the Aishalton Police Station, along with, delivered a lecture to 72 students on violence prevention and responsible behaviour.
According to a post on Radio Eve Leary’s social media page, the session addressed domestic, physical, verbal and emotional violence, as well as cleanliness, respect for parents and teachers, and the appropriate use of police services.

The students were also educated on the dangers of bullying, stealing and fighting.
During the engagement, a female Lance Corporal encouraged the students to practise kindness, honesty and discipline, remain focused on their education and report incidents of domestic violence.
Two dormitory mothers also attended the lecture, while dormitory staff expressed appreciation to the police ranks for their efforts to educate and guide the students.
Meanwhile, ranks from the Traffic Department conducted a road safety lecture for residents of Parishara Village, Central Rupununi.
The session focused on road safety awareness, traffic laws and the responsibilities of road users.

Topics included the definition of traffic, procedures for obtaining a driver’s licence, rules of the road, kerb drill and defensive driving.
The ranks also discussed the new tint regulations, the Five C’s of road safety, restrictions on the use of handheld mobile phones while driving, traffic signals and road markings.
Residents were further briefed on the dangers and consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. The engagement provided an opportunity for residents to learn more about traffic laws and safe driving practices.