Regional policing districts gearing up to launch Christmas security plans

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) regional districts are currently gearing up to launch their Christmas security plans that are aimed at ensuring the safety of citizens during the festive season.
The policing plans will see intensified focus on crime and traffic in all policing divisions, with increased Police presence in communities and on roadways.
During an interview with GPF Public Relations Officer Stan Gouveia, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) Commander, Superintendent Kurleigh Simon said his district was currently in the process of rolling out their plans.

“Coming down to the Christmas period, we know it will be a very busy period in terms of both foot traffic, vehicular and commercial activities. That will pose a challenge for us. As a matter of fact, we are in the process of fine-tuning our Christmas policing plans. We are hoping to have that launched on Sunday coming…” he underscored.
The Commander said he was also hoping to have collaboration with the Health Ministry’s Task Force within the Region, so that they can also do sensitisations during this time.
In addition, Commander of Region Four B, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Siwnarine told Guyana Times that the East Bank District would be launching its policing plan on Monday, November 15.
He said that they would be kicking off their operations with the placement of booths along the East Bank corridor that will be occupied by Police Officers from 08:00h to 20:00h (08:00am to 8:00pm) daily.

A formal presentation of this plan will be done on Tuesday.
Also, Regional Commander of Region Four C, Khali Pareshram told this publication on Wednesday that his district would also be launching its policing plan on Monday, November 15.
The Commander is positive that this plan would ensure the security and safety of all citizens within Region 4 C as they go about their activities during the Christmas season.
As the intelligence-led operations heighten, ranks will be involved in foot, bicycle, vehicular, mounted, canine and marine patrols, roadblocks and traffic control while maintaining vigilance in relation to the continued enforcement of the COVID-19 regulations.

The Police Force is also urging members of the public to be alert while shopping, conducting business activities, and carrying large amounts of cash during the Christmas season. (G9)