FOLLOWING several meetings between the Police “A” Division command and the business community regarding new security postures and the strengthening of the physical infrastructure of business places, a visit was conducted last week to several stores along Regent Street.

The team included Commander Hicken, Deputy Commander Moore, Divisional Detective Jessemy, Court Superintendent Cooper and Impact Commander De Hearte.
The visit which started at 11:00hrs and lasted for four hours saw the divisional high command visiting stores between Oronoque Street and Camp Street.

Speaking with the media after the visit last week Thursday, Commander Hicken reported that he was very pleased with the security arrangements which he saw but acknowledged that some businesses still needed to up their game with respect to their security arrangements.
The police checked the quality of surveillance cameras and video resolution at business places, the ability to enhance footage to identify number plates and individuals, monitoring and storage of recorded footage, and the positioning of cameras.

However, some establishments are still to install security cameras.
The visit by the police was welcomed by all of the establishments and the commander and his team were commended for sticking to their guidelines of security meetings and follow-up visits.
Following the visit the management of the Gravity Lounge inside the Mega Mall on Regent Street treated the senior ranks to a buffet lunch. The managers of the establishment also expressed satisfaction with the new type of policing the Guyana Police Force has been bringing to the table.

(By Leroy Smith)