School dropouts, security discussed during Police outreach in Onderneeming
The Police ranks in discussion with Onderneeming Sand Pit residents during the outreach
Residents of Onderneeming Sand Pit in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) have raised several issues affecting the community, including the prevalence of truancy (school dropout) and issues with security, during a Police outreach in the area.
The outreach was led by Regional Commander Superintendent Khemraj Shivbaran. The commander and ranks interacted with several residents, during which concerns were raised about the security posture in their community, youth groups and benefits, school attendance and dropouts, role and functions of Community Policing Groups (CPG), computer skills training, recruitment in the Guyana Police Force (GPF), strengthening relationships between the Police and residents; roles and responsibilities of parents and guardians relative to juveniles; and issues affecting juveniles.
The issue of truck drivers operating on the roadways at a fast rate of speed was also brought into focus.
“The residents, who complimented the team, noted that they have seen an increase in Police presence in the community, and stated they are willing to work with the Police for the benefit of their communities,” a statement from the GPF shared.
