THE Guyana Police Force yesterday awarded hard working officers, inspectors and other ranks of the force to the tune of $12.3M as part of the Force’s 175th anniversary. The award ceremony which entered its 24th year saw 1,300 persons being awarded for their outstanding performance.
In his address to the recipients and other senior officers of the force, acting Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud said that the move is a positive motivational impact for ranks and their efforts beyond the call of duty.

Yesterday ranks were rewarded for their superior work in the areas of firearms recovery, stop and search operations, successful prosecutions, unearthing of illegal substances, bringing to justice perpetrators of serious crimes including murders, kidnappings and executions, effective traffic duties and keen investigations, among other areas.
According to the Top Cop, the force will continue with the awards ceremonies like the one held yesterday since it remains relevant and allow ranks to have that sense of appreciation for the added work which they ever so often do in the interest of serving the public.
The awards saws ranks from each division being rewarded in almost all areas of the service the Guyana Police Force provides to the public.
Persaud in his address also pointed to several changes within the Guyana Police Force which has been occurring over the last few months as the organisation aims at better serving the members of the public.

GROUP INSURANCE
He added that in addressing the issue of the force welfare and welfare of ranks the force is currently engaged with an insurance company regarding group insurance.
He said that this initiative is linked to a programme that will see the annual medical check-up by each rank annually and physically and would be assessed. This will be accorded to each rank under the age of 45.
These activities, Persaud said, are reforming the Guyana Police Force. He said that they are short- term but in fact will advance the organisation into the future with the necessary competences that are required.
He added too that there needs to be reasonable thought paid to the public view that the substantial investment in the Guyana Police Force by the Government serves to bring improvements incrementally over time.

(By Leroy Smith )