PSC Chairman lauds TSU ranks for their sacrifices, outstanding performance in 2024
Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Bishop Patrick Findlay commended members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for their sacrifices and outstanding performance throughout 2024.
He made these remarks at the luncheon and award ceremony for ranks of the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) on Thursday at the Police Officers’ Mess Annexe, Eve Leary, Georgetown.
According to Findlay, the sacrifices made by the ranks and their families are significant, as they often put their lives at risk, being the first to respond in times of crisis.
Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Bishop Patrick Findlay
He also took the opportunity to congratulate the new Commissioner of Police and the Deputy Commissioners. He expressed his appreciation for their ongoing work, noting the personal sacrifices made by the ranks and their families.
In addition, during his brief remarks, Officer in Charge of the TSU, Superintendent Brian Lowenfield, congratulated the ranks on their sterling performance in 2024 and emphasised that the unit is one of the GPF’s major departments.
He reassured that it would continue to train its ranks to serve the public with professionalism.
Newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police Ravindranath Budhram encouraging the ranks to remain steadfast in their duties and urged them to be agents of change and not to complain about the job.
He emphasised, “Be agents of change… stay humble, promotion will come, and continue to work hard.”
Meanwhile, each department of the unit was awarded with cash incentives. The ‘A’ Section and the ‘B’ Section each received $200,000, while the Training Section was awarded $180,000.
Scores of GPF members present at the event
The Environmental Section, Arms Store and Armoury, Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), and Admin Registry each received $150,000. The Parliament Building section received $100,000.
Ranks who had recently graduated from the University of Guyana (UG) were also presented with plaques for their outstanding academic performances.
Additionally, families of deceased ranks received hampers.
On behalf of the top cop, Budhram presented the ranks who performed at the event with $15,000 each. He also gifted the TSU $400,000.
Among those present at the luncheon were the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Bishop Patrick Findlay; Head of the TSU, Superintendent Brian Lowenfield; Head of the Communications Branch, Senior Superintendent Jermaine Johnson; Head of Police Transport, Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh; Director of Guyana Learning Foundation’s (GLF) Training Academy, Woman Superintendent Sonia Herbert; Head of the Police Credit Union, Donna Todd; and other junior officers and ranks.
