EIGHTY-TWO ranks from ‘G’ Division (Essequibo Coast, Essequibo Islands) recently benefitted from a professionalism training session conducted at the Anna Regina Police Station (divisional headquarters).

The seminar was conducted by Special Superintendent, Lawrence Kissoon, and Assistant Superintendent, Nolan Burnette, of the Police Office of Professional Responsibility.

During the session, the ranks actively participated and were enlightened on the ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ when dealing with certain situations.

These include care and custody of prisoners; checking and writing up of station records; courtesy and ethics; roles and functions of supervisors; preparation of case jackets; packing and labelling of exhibits; dealing with issues resulting from complaints and how to preserve evidence.

The participants thanked the senior officers for the knowledge they imparted during the seminar, noting that it will improve their job performance.

A similar training was also conducted on the same date at ‘B’ Division Headquarters (Central Police Station) by Special Superintendent, Trevor Reid, and Assistant Superintendent, Terrence Browne.

At that training, some 40 ranks benefitted.

The training is as a result of a directive given by the Commissioner of Police as part of the reform process for a more professional and effective Guyana Police Force.