Region 6 police urge public’s patience during investigations

Police in Regional Division Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) are asking for the public to be patient as they conduct investigations into complaints and crimes based on their capabilities.
During a recent episode of the “Police and You” programme, Crime Officer in Region Six, Assistant Superintendent Rawl Nedd, emphasised that real-life investigations are not as swift as those portrayed in forensic television shows.
He highlighted that the investigation process is intricate, and requires significant time and effort.
As a result, he sounded calls for patience from the public, in light of numerous pleas for swift justice voiced by citizens nationwide.
The desire for quick resolutions to criminal cases, according to Nedd, is likely influenced by the dramatized efficiency of forensic investigations in popular media.
“Every matter reported is investigated, and information is funnelled to you when the investigation is being done. Nothing is swept under the rug, not by this administration or by the Guyana Police Force,” Nedd said.
“This is not a CSI programme (where) it is all completed in an hour. What you see on CSI or forensic shows that capture an investigation within an hour is not the same. Investigations take time”, he admonished.
Nedd further underscored the significance of public cooperation, not just within the investigative process, but overall, when he said, “Crime is important. It is a concern for all of us, and it is only by investigating matters, preparing files, and sending them for legal advice that’s when we can see results. But we should not focus more on solving crime, our main focus should be preventing crime…”.
Ranks of the Region Six Police Division have said they would continue working tirelessly to address and resolve complaints. (G9)