Lamaha Park elects new executive of Community Policing Group

 

THE Georgetown community of Lamaha Park in East La Penitence now has a new Community Policing Group (CPG), and this group is reportedly ready to get on with the business of working collaboratively with ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to service the security and other social needs of the community. After a period of dormancy, the eventual resuscitation of the group has come as welcome news to residents of the community, particularly in light of the many robbery attacks (some of them armed) committed on homes by intruders over the last several months.
Last Saturday, community policing icon Ms. Beverly London, Liaison to 2nd Vice President and Minister of Public, Hon. Khemraj Ramjattan, met with residents of the community at Kennedy’s shop for the purpose of holding the elections. Ms. London presided over a very smooth and efficient election process, which saw all residents present expressing satisfaction with the outcome.
Deviating from the norm, the executive, for the first time, has on board a band of fearless, dynamic and visionary young members who are determined to mobilise others and lead by example, while applying zest and vigour and going the extra mile to make the Lamaha Park Community Policing Group a success.
The executive body is as follows:
* Chairman – Lancelot Glen
* Vice Chairman – Calvin Hector
* Secretary – Jacia Marcus
* Treasurer – Deon Fraser
* Asst/Sec Treasurer – Chrystel Kennedy
* Public Relations Officer – Marcia Marcus
Committee members:
* Pastor Timothy Norton (with responsibility for youth)
* Eric Richards (with responsibility for Sports)
* Walter Charles
* Derek Erskine
* Jan Hector
Ms. London also performed the duties of Returning Officer in the absence of a police rank identified to perform such duties. Ms. London installed and congratulated the newly elected executive, briefed them on their responsibilities, and pledged to offer support to the group wherever possible.
By Shirley Thomas

 

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