THE Guyana Police Force (GPF), yesterday, received an addition to its mobile fleet, compliments of the Ministry of Home Affairs, to fulfil
it’s mandate.

It included two Canter trucks, two minibuses, three pick-up vans, six cars, six all terrain vehicles (ATV) and one motorcycle, all worth approximately $61M.
The GPF received them at the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) Drill Square, Eve Leary, Georgetown, where Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Clement Rohee addressed the gathering.
He said it was an important and historic event in which the premier law enforcement agency is the beneficiary.
Rohee noted that the Government has always tried to equip the law enforcement agencies with the relevant mobility to make them effective and recognisable.
He disclosed that the vehicles were procured from the 2012 budgetary allocation passed by the National Assembly and the handing over is a demonstration of Government’s commitment to equip the police with assets for them to do their work.
Rohee urged the Public Accounts Committee to be vigilant with respect to accountability for the purchase from public funds.

NECESSARY TOOLS
He pointed out that the GPF must have the necessary tools with which to work, since the demand on it is increasing and the responsibility becoming greater. As such, moves are apace to modernise it and the proposal for the name change is before Parliament.
Rohee observed that the vehicles will be deployed to all divisions and he encouraged the ranks to utilise as well as take care of them.
Also making brief remarks on the occasion, Acting Police Commissioner, Leroy Brumell thanked the Government, through Minister Rohee, for the gift of the vehicles after he received the keys to them.
The Top Cop assured that the vehicles will be used for the purpose intended, mostly to respond to reports and provide service to the community and the nation.
He described the donation as timely and needed.
Assistant Commissioner (Operations) George Vyphuis, who also spoke at the event, said it is with joy that the GPF is on the receiving end and the gift vehicles will strengthen its mobility to serve the community.