COMMISSIONER of Police Seelall Persaud yesterday said that their security posture during this election period concentrates on securing GECOM offices and election materials and the preservation of law and order via intelligence- gathering and a system of patrols with the cooperation of the Joint Services.Meanwhile, all the divisions of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) last night up to press time reported that it was basically quiet, with most folk staying indoors with little or no commerce as they stayed glued to their television sets awaiting the announcement of the final results for the Regional and General Elections.

Divisional Commanders – Assistant Commissioner Clifton Hicken said so far all is relatively incident-free but they remain vigilant.

Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph added that Berbice is as “quiet as a lamb,” but they are working around the clock.

Assistant Commissioner Christopher Griffith stated that the East Coast is calm and everything is quite normal.

Assistant Commissioner Marlon Chapman noted that the West Coast of Demerara is almost normal, except that things are a bit slow and dismal.

Senior Superintendent Calvin Brutus pointed out that everybody is going about their business as per normal.

Senior Superintendent Courtney Ramsey told this publication that nothing much is happening in terms of reports of crimes, but ranks are in place.

Superintendent Kevin Adonis said it is rainy and just quiet in that division, with no incidents of anything extraordinary.

Crime Chief Leslie James told this publication that their priority at this time is to safeguard the lives and properties of Guyanese and maintain law and order during this time.

He stated that they have roving Joint Services patrols countrywide and they are fulfilling their mandate as usual on a 24-hour basis and their presence is being felt to keep the peace.