THE Guyana Association of Private Security Organisations (GAPSO) has called on the police to act swiftly in bringing to justice those responsible for the fatal shooting of the security guard at Sterling Products Limited on Monday evening.The organisation in a statement Monday said that they were deeply saddened at the loss of a veteran in the security sector and urged police investigators to obtain satisfactory answers to the questions surrounding the incident.

The organisation in its statements said that it is essential that investigators take swift action, provide answers and assure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. This will help to ensure that a similar act is not committed against other security officers.
According to GAPSO, it will continue to provide the necessary resources so that security officers can get their job done while investing in training to prepare those on the front lines for potentially deadly situations.
“At this time Guyana Association of Private Security Organisations members’ thoughts and hearts are with Officer Stewart’s wife, two children and his family and friends. Our prayer is that God will encourage them in this difficult time,” the organisation said in a release.
It added: “Security officers provide a difficult, dangerous, and often thankless work of safeguarding and protecting. As we mourn Officer Stewart, let us also remember it is a dangerous job that people take for granted. Fortunately, this incident does not happen that often, but it can happen. Nevertheless, with unflinching commitment, security officers protect our schools and businesses; and keep us safe as we go about our lives. To Officer Stewart’s family, we owe an unpayable debt. And to the men and women who carry his mission forward, we owe our unyielding support.”

“Just as security officers are trained to never let down their guard, we must never let slide our thanks. We should extend our thanks not only in times of tragedy, but for every tragedy averted – every accident avoided because of the actions of security officers. In other words, we must show our gratitude every day to security officers because of the job they have chosen to do,” the press release concluded.