THE Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) yesterday said it is saddened over the passing of Mr. Laurie Lewis D.S.S., former Commissioner of Police on August 13, 2012. A press release added that Mr. Lewis served the Guyana Police Force (GPF) with distinction and more particularly during his tenure as Commissioner of Police. He was in charge of the Force during a critical period in its history in 1992 when there was a political transition in the country.
The document noted that Mr. Lewis was known to have taken a number of initiatives to develop the Force, including, the IMPACT Programme and the reform of Community Policing, which was aimed at bringing the GPF closer to the public.
The release said his impact on the Force was positive and he will be remembered for the efforts he made at improving the quality of policing in Guyana.
The ministry wishes to express its condolences to his wife, Mrs. Jennifer Lewis, his children and other immediate relatives.
Mr. Lewis will be laid to rest today.