-with infusion of vehicles/motor cycles

THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) received a fleet of 35 vehicles/motor cycles, to boost its performance.

Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee made the presentation on Thursday at the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) Drill Square, Eve Leary, Georgetown where the vehicles were on display.

Rohee said the event marked a historic occasion where the Government via the Ministry of Home Affairs handed over another fleet of vehicles and motor cycles to the GPF and it is noteworthy that the handing-over ceremony took place when the GPF is celebrating 157th years of its establishment.
He said: “I believe that these vehicles added to what was handed over before is expected to serve and protect the people of our country.”

Rohee added that this must at all times be the bottom line as they adhere to the motto of the GPF because the people of this country have every right to be knowledgeable of what is handed over to the police and what it is being used for.
He stated that it is in their best interest that the resources which are placed at the disposal of the GPF are in the interest of the people and the nation since they look forward with great expectation for the GPF to provide them with a high level of service because they deserve that and expect no less.

Rohee explained that as part of the citizenry of this country, the GPF must fulfill their legal responsibility, as part of the Constitution, to the people of Guyana.

He said they must at all times perform at the highest level and with a great degree of respect towards the citizens.

Rohee noted that the Government continues in its commitment to provide land and water transport to the GPF and looks forward to working in close collaboration with GPF to ensure that our country and its people are served and protected to the highest possible level by the GPF.

Acting Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud accepted the vehicles on behalf of the GPF said that transportation represents a significant part of the operations of the GPF.
He pointed out that it lends itself towards the patrol system to response time – for timely service to the community and overall enhancement of security.

The Top Cop said: “As indicated, there are expectations and the people we serve can expect that our response time will improve as well as prevention and detection strategies will be enhanced in keeping with the implication of the police Strategic Plan. A vehicle maintenance strategy is being proposed and they are in the process of implementing the care and maintenance of these vehicles.”

Meanwhile, Assistant Commissioner of Police/Administration, Balram Persaud said the Government through the Ministry of Home Affairs continue to provide resources to the GPF, so it can provide efficient and effective service.
He added that 35 vehicles that were acquired in the 2013 budget through the MOHA comprising of 13 4×4 pick-up, 10 cars, seven motor cycles, two All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), one 26-seater bus, one troop carrier and one short-base truck.
The vehicles, he stated will greatly enhance the performance of the Force once it is being used in accordance with its Standing Orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

(By Michel Outridge)