In its 2022 report on street crime in Regional Division 4A (Georgetown), the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has revealed that there has been a major decrease in crime in the district so far for the year.
This announcement comes just after the announcement of an overall 19.2% decrease in serious crimes in Guyana.
Commander of Division 4A, Simon McBean, has said the Division enjoys a 66.7% decrease in street crimes, and this reduction was achieved only by the Force’s hard work and dedication.
Regional Commander of Division 4A, Simon McBean
“This feat could not have been achieved without your hard work and dedication, and I want to thank you for your support,” Commander McBean has said.
He also reported that whereas the division had recorded 36 murders in 2020, just 21 murders have been recorded thus far for 2022, which is a 41.7% decrease, with a clear-up rate of 81%.
Only one day ago, the GPF announced a 19.2 percent decrease in serious crimes for the period January 1, 2022 to date. This decrease translates to some 331 less serious crimes being recorded for the year when compared to the same period in 2021.
While there are 12 regional divisions, Regional Division 4 ‘A’ (Georgetown) accounted for the majority of the crimes. Twenty-four percent of the country’s serious crimes were committed in this division.
Acting Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken, giving his remarks on the performance of Regional Division 4‘A’, noted that even with these improvements, on January 2023, all ranks, from Constable to Assistant Commissioner, would be retrained to better deal with the demands and challenges made by members of the public. This, he said, would be one of the comprehensive plans to focus on the organization’s strengths and weaknesses.
Just a few days ago, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said ranks would be retrained and retooled to function in the modern policing environment.
The new strategies would see Police officers being more community-based, with bold and innovative ideas which would lead to better relationships with citizens, and the strengthening of integrity and accountability. (G9)
