RANKS of the Police ‘D’ Division – West Coast and West Bank Demerara – participated in a development seminar on Saturday last, where the performance of the Division for the last year was reviewed and discussions were held on approaches which ought to be taken in 2015.

Assistant Police Commissioner Marlon Chapman, together with sub-divisional officers and traffic and crime officers, addressed the ranks. Speaking with the Guyana Chronicle on Monday in regard to the training, Commander Chapman explained that the seminar targeted the ranks from all departments of the division, including the general duty ranks and those who work in the operations room.

Chapman addressed the ranks on the issue of professionalism on the job, satisfaction during investigation, intelligence gathering, the use of the roadways by pedestrians, and other areas of concern that affect the smooth flow of police work.

The seminar was also facilitated in part by former Assistant Commissioner of Police Clinton Conway and a doctor from the Regional Health Services in that police division. Commander Chapman said the topics of communication, approach towards the job, and the modus operandi of ranks in uniform or civilian clothing were deliberated upon by the two civilians.