Rehabilitated Police Academy to feature state-of-the-art classroom, swimming pool, gym

Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken, accompanied by the GPF Executive Leadership Team (ELT) comprising Deputy Commissioner Calvin Brutus and Force Training Officer Superintendent Sonia Herbert, has inspected rehabilitative and infrastructural works ongoing at the Guyana Police Force Academy, and has assessed the progress made in preparation for the upcoming senior and junior officers’ courses, scheduled to commence on February 5.
Expressing eagerness and satisfaction, Commissioner Hicken highlighted that work on the Academy is nearing completion, with the anticipated completion date having been set for February 2.
The ELT toured the academy grounds and commended the advanced stages of rehabilitation. Barrack rooms, meticulously refurbished, aim to provide a comfortable and conducive training environment for officers. Adorned with crisp linens and modern amenities, these rooms offer a ‘home away from home’ for the ranks undergoing training.
Beyond the Barrack rooms, the Academy boasts a newly-built swimming pool, a gym, and a state-of-the-art classroom equipped with cutting-edge learning tools and computers. This dynamic learning environment aims not only to provide officers with essential skills, but also to foster innovation and adaptability, which are crucial for modern policing challenges.
Commissioner Hicken emphasized that the Academy is on the brink of welcoming a new generation of leaders. He said the upcoming senior and junior officers’ courses promise not only to impart knowledge and skills, but also to instill a sense of unity and purpose among the participants.
The Police Academy is positioned to be not just a training ground, but a catalyst for professional growth and personal development among the ranks.
This comes after the Guyana Police Force has been allotted a whopping $30.3 billion in the 2024 national budget, and is geared at enhancing its capabilities, as this allocation is aimed at fortifying law enforcement capabilities while investing in vital infrastructure for the overarching development of the Guyana Police Force.
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has lauded the growth and advancement of the Guyana Police Force, and has said he is cognisant of the need to ensure the provision of essential resources to Guyana’s premier law enforcement agency in order to elevate its operational capacity.
Benn has said the ongoing training programmes and investments in modern facilities are pivotal to propelling the Force towards contemporary law enforcement standards. With a keen eye on adapting to emerging challenges, Minister Benn reiterated, Government is committed to providing the resources needed to propel the Guyana Police Force along its current rapid growth trajectory.
In addition, Benn has highlighted the significant increase in training programmes for members of the Guyana Police Force, and underscored the importance of equipping officers and ranks with the necessary skills to navigate complex security challenges. (G9)