COMMISSIONER of Police, Leslie A. James and Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration,’ Paul Williams on Tuesday met and had ‘frank discussions’ with members of the National Community Policing Executive (NCPE) during its (NCPE) monthly statutory meeting.

According to a release from the police, the meeting was held in the Commissioner’s Conference Room at Eve Leary. It was chaired by the Public Relations and Press Officer of the Force who is also the National Coordinator of Community Policing in Guyana.

The Commissioner and his Deputy, who previously served as divisional commanders, enjoyed cordial working relationships with members of community policing groups and are also aware of some of the issues they (CPG) encounter. The release stated that the two top police officials have assured the national body of several initiatives that will be implemented immediately to address their concerns.

Representatives of the Statutory Meeting include the Chairpersons/Representatives of the sixteen (16) CPG divisions as well as the Deputy Police Commanders of Divisions A-G, who are also the Divisions’ CPG Coordinators. According to the police, Vice-Chairman of the NCPE, Kishore Gobin conveyed on behalf of all CPG members, congratulations to the Commissioner and the new administration of the force. He said he was positive that with the implementation of the new initiatives outlined by the Top Cop and his Deputy, communities will soon become much safer for everyone.