THE Guyana Police Force, through the Police A Division, is looking to continue activities in the Agricola community at different levels ahead of its decision to implement the Impact Agricola Project.

Beginning today, A Division Commander Clifton Hicken and other senior officers of the division will be having lunch each Friday with the teachers and students of the St. Anne’s Primary School in Agricola.
The presence of the police in Agricola, and especially at the St Anne’s Primary School, is nothing new, since former A Division Commander George Vyphuis did extensive work with the school and the community while serving in the Force.

On Fridays, if the commander himself cannot make it to have lunch with the students, a senior police officer will be present to share in the moment with teachers and students.
The St Anne’s Primary School has a population of just over 100, mostly from the Agricola community.
Earlier this week, Commander Hicken and a high level team from the A Division visited the school where the students were cautioned about following undesirable role models and the need for them to grow up to be healthy and law abiding citizens.
They were also encouraged to report any unlawful activity to their teachers or parents.
The visit earlier this week was also filled with games and laughter among the teachers, students and the police.
Meanwhile, come tomorrow, the police will again meet with the students, this time in the company of their parents; and beginning next Saturday, the students will be exposed to ongoing skills training.
There is also a separate meeting planned for young persons in the community who are keen on sports, and the day’s activity will also see the police, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works, executing works on the community centre ground.
There is also a plan to have a scouts group formed in the community. That initiative was already endorsed by the school which vowed to have the parents buy into the initiative and become involved.

(By Leroy Smith)