OUTGOING Assistant Police Commissioner George Alexander Vyphuis yesterday admonished ranks who have a nasty approach to the job and to members of the public, urging them to be professional at all times and to be aware of the fact that it is those very members of the public (taxpayers) who are responsible for their salaries at the end of the month.

He also urged junior ranks to display a high level of honesty and trust, and to let courtesy be their hallmark and passion to serve the public.
Vyphuis made these comments while addressing senior officers of the Force and ranks during a farewell parade in his honour at the Tactical Services Unit Police Headquarters, Eve Leary, after serving 35 years in the GPF in a number of capacities, and executing a number of programmes.

Yesterday was ACP George Vyphuis’s last day on the job, and the Guyana Police Force held a parade in his honour in appreciation of his thirty-five years of service he had given to that institution.

Vyphuis had mentioned to reporters on Tuesday that he had hoped to have departed the Guyana Police Force at the rank of a Deputy Commissioner, but he understands that appointments are arranged by the Almighty.

Vyphuis’s wife and entire immediate family members were present to witness his passing out parade, even as several retired senior police officers also returned to witness the Assistant Commissioner proceed into retirement.

Following yesterday’s event, held at the Drill Square at Eve Leary, a cocktail event was hosted last evening by Vyphuis for close friends and members of his family.

Just last week, Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell proceeded into retirement after a poignant farewell parade held in his honour.

(Leroy Smith)