Regional Police Division #10, under the stewardship and command of Senior Superintendent Hugh Winter and his administrative team, hosted its Christmas Luncheon and Award Ceremony at the Wismar Police Station Compound, where ranks were recognised for their commitment to the job and hard work throughout the year 2022.
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum and Senior Superintendent Hugh Winter along with two awardees
During the ceremony, 80 ranks were awarded for their outstanding performances.
Commander Hugh Winter, in his opening remarks, noted that Division #10 is experiencing a reduction in serious crimes and that the traffic situation appears to be quiet, based on the traffic statistics where they had two fatal accidents during the year 2021 and two during the year 2022 thus far.
Best Cop, Division 10, Woman Deputy Corporal Layne-Burgess
The Commander also made mention of all the successes the Division had experienced throughout the year 2022 in terms of firearms and ammunitions being found and narcotics seizures where several matters are presently before the court, and urged all ranks to keep up the good work as they will be rewarded in time to come. He then wished everyone present a crime-free Christmas.
The featured guest speaker, Deputy Commissioner (ag), Law Enforcement, Wendell Blanhum mentioned that the Guyana Police Force was experiencing a reduction in serious crimes thus far due to the outstanding performance by ranks.
Blanhum also extended greetings on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken to all those ranks who have been rewarded and he encouraged the others to continue doing their utmost in preventative policing and to maintain partnerships with stakeholders.
A section of the gathering
In closing, Blanhum allotted $300,000 to Regional Division #10 on behalf of Commissioner Hicken as a token of appreciation to reward all those ranks who would have performed exceptionally.
Meanwhile, the best cop award for the region went to Woman Deputy Corporal Layne-Burgess.
