Region 2 records 47% decrease in serious crimes this year – Commander

…as cops rewarded for outstanding performance in 2022

Divisional Commander of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), Superintendent Khemraj Shivbaran has disclosed that there was a 47 per cent decrease in serious crimes in the region this year.
He made this revelation during the Regional Division’s Annual Awards Ceremony and Christmas Luncheon held on Wednesday at the Jaigobin Hotel Conference Room in Henrietta, Essequibo Coast.
According to Commander Shivbaran, this decrease is credited to the hard work and sleepless nights of the team of Police Officers working in the region.
He expressed gratitude to the ranks in the Division for their dedication throughout this year, and also took the opportunity to commend the officers who were rewarded for their stellar performance in 2022.

Shivbaran encouraged the ranks to stay committed and focused in the execution of their duties.
Meanwhile, Officers in the region were also encouraged to take up training being offered by the Zara Computer Centre in Essequibo so that they could equip themselves to operate in a modern Guyana Police Force.
They were also told to take advantage of the opportunities such as free courses being made available at the University of Guyana.
Wednesday’s award ceremony saw ranks being recognised for their work in the areas of proper investigations, drug busts, recovery of firearms and other illegal items, controlling and regulating traffic, and generally good Police work in 2022.
Criminal Investigation rank Shamar Markus copped the coveted Best Cop award for the region. He received a trophy and a monetary prize of $50,000, while Sergeant Hilton Benjemin was awarded the runner-up position.
Markus expressed gratitude to the Region Two Police Department especially Commander Shivbaran and Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken, for their encouragement during the year. He told <<<<Guyana Times>>>> that he was initially stationed to work in Region Two in 2019 as a traffic officer, but owing to his hard work and dedication, he was subsequently transferred as an anti-crime officer.
“I’m so proud of myself… I didn’t expect I would have become the Best Cop of Region Two. I am committed and dedicated to my work and will continue to work hard to serve and protect my people,” Markus said.
Benjemin, who was previously named Best Cop, related he would strive to secure the top spot again next year.
“I am very proud of myself, but for the past years [of work]. I always am the best cop… But come next year, I will do better and I know I will gain my position again.” he said
During the simple programme, the officers and other attendees were entertained by melodious renditions from talented Police Constable Arvin Singh and Sergeant Benjamin.