Several ranks disciplined for unprofessional conduct

In light of a recent warning by Acting Police Commissioner, David Ramnarine, to junior ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) regarding deviation from Police policies, several ranks were stripped of performing duties in the traffic department.

Based on information, on Friday a subordinate officer and three constables were observed acting in an unprofessional manner while carrying out traffic duties at Coverden, East Bank Demerara. A complaint was made to their superior and actions were taken against them.

In addition, two other ranks were also dealt with after they were found to be acting in a manner unacceptable to the force. They were subsequently barred from traffic related duties.

The GPF is hoping that such misconduct by Police ranks are reported since those behaviours are against its policies. The GPF said its Public Relations Department, have also observed that since the stern warning by the acting top cop, complaints have reduced significantly. During his address to junior ranks on September 3 at the Officer’s Mess Annex, Eve Leary, Ramnarine admitted that there have been numerous reports of ranks acting in total disregard of Police policies. Some of these reports, he noted, are made to the President and Government Ministers by persons in the diaspora who have fallen victim to Police corruption.

The acting Police Commissioner said that such behaviour will no longer be condoned. He warned those ranks gathered that the Force will not accept anything less from them. “You need to understand that our actions, from a public security perspective, are all part and parcel of the actions that are akin to a country’s image being pretty acceptable from a regional and international perspective. People don’t want to come to this country for vacation and be molested… Stop doing it! Look deep inside yourself.”