Reg 1 Police ranks rewarded for commitment, dedication

– Detective Constable cops ‘Best Cop’ award

Regional Police Division No. 1 (Barima-Waini) on Thursday held its Annual Christmas Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, during which hardworking and dedicated ranks stationed within the Division were rewarded.
Members of several Community Policing Groups, along with members of the Corporate Sector who had played a crucial role in the delivery of law and order and continue to assist the ranks within the Division, were also recognised and awarded.

The event was held in the Regional Democratic Council’s Conference Room at Mabaruma, North West District (NWD), and several top-ranking members of the GPF attended. Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley was also present.
While several ranks were awarded, Detective Constable Marvin Sam, who had performed exceedingly well during the year, was awarded ‘Best Cop’ for the Region. Constable Sam, who is stationed at the Matthew’s Ridge Police Station, joined the Guyana Police Force in 2015.
During the year 2022, Detective Constable Sam was integrally involved in the investigation and solving of seven murders that occurred between January and November 2022, as well as the seizure of over 400 grams of cannabis and a .32 pistol within the Region.
While the Division’s crime-fighting posture has been commendable throughout the year, it was further boosted with the receipt of three new pick-ups and four ATVs, which will play an integral role in allowing the ranks to effectively patrol the terrain, and attend to reports.