THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) has taken action against six of its personnel who had reportedly acted in an unprofessional manner while on duty.A release from the GPF noted that a report was received against a subordinate officer and three constables who had been observed acting unprofessionally while on duty at Coverden, East Bank Demerara at about 16:00h on Friday last.

“Condign action has been taken against these four ranks; and, in particular, they will not be engaging the travelling public regarding police duties,” the release stated.

Two other junior ranks of the GPF have also been reprimanded under similar circumstances.

The release further stated that, following a warning from Police Commissioner (ag.) David Ramnarine regarding deviation from Force policies, complaints and allegations of unprofessional conduct, the complaints and calls have been significantly reduced.

“This is a good sign, and augers well for our continued engagement with the public, inclusive of trust, respect, support and co-operation,” the release stated.

Ramnarine recently reaffirmed the GPF’s zero tolerance for ranks who set up roadblocks or randomly stop private vehicles without authorisation. The acting Top Cop made clear the Force’s position during a press conference held last Friday following numerous criticisms from members of the public. He said traffic ranks are permitted to stop vehicles on the roadways only if an offence has been committed, and the anti-crime patrol units are permitted to stop vehicles based only on information coming from police stations or the police operations room regarding a person or vehicle of interest.