THE Ministry of Home Affairs has said it is shocked and saddened at the tragic passing of former Commissioner of Police, Mr. Henry Greene, D.S.S, D.S,M, last Friday, September 7.

In a press release, the ministry noted that Greene was quite an amiable person who displayed a high level of cordiality whenever he interacted with its administration and staff.
The release said, as Commissioner of Police, Greene’s overall positive impact on the Guyana Police Force (GPF) will always be remembered.
“He placed heavy emphasis on outreach programmes, such as the Scouts Groups and Youth Clubs, since he saw these programmes as providing beneficial alternatives, for youths, to a life of crime. He was very supportive of the Communnity Policing Programmes, which created a partnership between the police and citizens, further developing public trust and confidence in the Force,” the ministry said.
It stated that, during his tenure as commissioner, there was a significant expansion of the Neighbourhood Policing Programme.
According to the ministry, Greene presided over the transformation of the GPF under the Citizen Security Programme (CSP) and, because he had a clear, conceptual and practical understanding of the fundamental tenets of modern policing, he was able to offer valuable inputs, thus accelerating the forward thrust of the reform.
The statement also said it is important to single out his involvement in the development of the Integrated Crime Information System, where his adaptness of policing procedures was instrumental in guiding its developers in their work.
The ministry said Greene was a member of the High Level Policy Committee of the Crime and Social Observatory and, during its meetings, he brought his intellect to bear on a wide range of policy related issues, offering timely comments.
“Greene’s love for and commitment to the Force was evident in the way he defended and fought for the necessary resources to enhance its work,” the release said, as it hailed his contribution to the GPF, public security and safety in Guyana.
It ended: “We extend our condolences to the bereaved relatives and friends.”