THE Ministry of Home Affairs has expressed its deep regret at the passing of Assistant Commissioner of Police Derrick Josiah on Friday last.

Mr. Josiah enlisted into the Guyana Police Force on 22nd August 1985 as a constable and served in various capacities with distinction, the last being Commander of ‘A’ Division.
Mr. Josiah was a member of the Guyana Police Force Change Team, which oversees the modernisation of the Guyana Police Force. At Change Team Meetings, which are chaired by the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, he was very vocal on issues and made valuable contributions, which aided the modernisation process.
According to the ministry, he was one of the earliest beneficiaries of training in Domestic Violence and this training was manifested in his professional approach in treating with reports on Domestic Violence that are made at police stations.

The ministry said he was supportive of the concept of community/police relations and as Divisional Commander, spearheaded the formation of Station Management Committees and Youth Clubs in the Divisions in which he worked.

“He was a talented officer with great potential and we shall miss him greatly,” the Ministry of Home Affairs stated, while expressing its deep condolences to the members of Mr. Josiah’s bereaved family at this difficult time.