Avoid moving around with large amounts of cash
Crime Chief (ag), Senior Superintendent Michael Kingston
Crime Chief (ag), Senior Superintendent Michael Kingston

– acting crime chief urges

BUSINESS persons and persons handling large amounts of cash should use cheques, wire transfers and other electronic forms of payments now that the Christmas season has commenced.

This is according to Crime Chief (ag), Senior Superintendent, Michael Kingston, who was at the time speaking about the Guyana Police Force’s security plan for the Christmas season, at the Police Officers’ Mess, Eve Leary on Friday.

He explained that many business people and persons are robbed because of lack of investment in proper security at their premises, along with hiring of competent security personnel or services to handle large cash transfers.
On this note, the acting crime chief urged members of the business community not to leave large amounts of cash in safes at their business premises but should utilise the services of a bank to deposit their cash.

“They should make use of the reputable security companies when transferring large sums of cash. Citizenry conducting business, shopping should be cognisant of their environment and should try not to carry around large sums of cash, they should utilise debit cards,” he explained.

He added, “Leaving large amounts of cash and firearms in vehicles is not advised. Persons are advised to be very careful with the practice of wearing large amounts of jewellery. Persons conducting activities in isolated areas should do so in groups, and be alert. When leaving the bank, persons should be vigilant.”

Additionally, the senior superintendent said persons who have CCTV cameras installed on their premises should ensure that they are in proper working order and in a secured area.
Meanwhile, in underscoring some of the challenges faced by police, the crime chief (ag) said the poor quality of CCTV security surveillance cameras are a major issue, along with the relevant cooperation needed to facilitate extraction of footage.

He also said failure of witnesses to attend identification parades and court is troubling.
Noting other challenges, he said proper monitoring of patrols, road blocks, cordon, searches and other operational exercises can be frustrating.
The crime chief said there is also need for better communication between ranks and their superiors as well as among divisions.

Other challenges, he noted, were the need for enhanced protective gears for the police, nipping corruption in the bud and issues of recidivism, among others.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :
Facebook
Twitter
WhatsApp

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

All our printed editions are available online
emblem3
Subscribe to the Guyana Chronicle.
Sign up to receive news and updates.
We respect your privacy.