Commander Amsterdam re-commissions Tuschen CPG Outpost a police base
Commander Amsterdam and some of his ranks with the cycles given to the base
Commander Amsterdam and some of his ranks with the cycles given to the base

POLICE ‘D’ Division Commander, Senior Superintendent Ian Amsterdam, yesterday re-commissioned the Tuschen Community Policing Group’s outpost into a 24-hr police base in an initiative promulgated by the Commander through CPETS – Creating Positive Environments through Safer Communities.

The ceremony was attended by Deputy Commander Mansel, members of the faith-based organisations, ranks of the police force and members of the Tuschen community on the East Bank of Essequibo.

Commander Amsterdam making his presentation
Commander Amsterdam making his presentation

The CPG outpost was officially open some time ago by then Minister of Home Affairs, Gail Teixeira.

The 24-hr base will now facilitate Tuschen residents who wish to lodge complaints there instead of going to Leonora Police Station. The base will have at least four officers working different shifts with the use of the two motor-cycles, two bicycles and one vehicle that was given to them.

Commander Amsterdam said at the re-commissioning ceremony that crime in that area has been reduced, and that for the month of July, there has been no serious crime committed in that area.

The newly re-commissioned Tuschen police base
The newly re-commissioned Tuschen police base

The Commander also said that there was once a time when Tuschen had one of the highest crime rates in ‘D’ Division.

“I would like the residents of Tuschen to make full use of the base. I know that crime in the area has (been) reduced, and I hope it continues to be like that. I will work to my best to promote the area, and soon to come, there will be a station built in the area, since the plot of land has already been identified by the Government of Guyana,” the commander said.

Commander Amsterdam iterated that he and ‘D’ Division would work to ensure the youths, not only in Tuschen but throughout the division, acquire various skills.
He said he already has a lot in place for the youths.

Police ‘D’ Division, through C-PETS, have outlined various steps in order for residents to be safe, those are: Being aware of bandits who may be dressed in police uniform. Ask the rank for his/her police ID; and if not satisfied, they could call the operation room.

Do not leave large sums of money at home or in motor vehicles.

When depositing or withdrawing large sums of money from commercial banks, you must beware of your surroundings.

When leaving home or retiring to bed, you must ensure that your property is well secured.

If your phone has been stolen or lost, it could be traced once you have the IMEI number. The IMEI number can be retrieved by dialling *#06 and call.

Use your cell phones and take pictures of strangers, suspicious motor vehicles or motor cycles. The pictures can be sent to the police BBM, the pin that you need to add is 330830DC.

And, most importantly, consider using taxis or other vehicular arrangements rather than walking the streets during the night. And do not walk the streets alone; walk in groups, and be watchful of the persons close to you.

(By Asif Hakim)

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