EARLIER this month, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said its goodbyes to one of its stalwarts, Woman Chief Inspector Tessa Smith, as she commenced her retirement.
Chief Inspector Smith joined the Guyana Police Force on November 26, 1986, and functioned in A, C, E and F divisions.

During her tenure, she worked as the Traffic Inspector of Providence, Ruimveldt, East la Penitence and Alberttown Police Stations, respectively.
Additionally, she was recently the Traffic Officer- in- charge of Regional Division 4(C).

Aside from policing, Ms. Smith participated in related extra-curricular activities. She was the second runner-up at the Miss Police Fashion Show Competition in 1989.
Last Friday, in honouring Ms. Smith, a small presentation ceremony was held at GPF’s Traffic Headquarters, Young Street, Georgetown.

The simple but significant ceremony saw the Traffic Chief, Mr. Linden Isles, applauding Chief Inspector Smith for her long years of dedicated service while he rewarded her with a token of appreciation, along with a plaque, on behalf of the department.

In responding, Chief Inspector Smith who would officially be off the Force’s strength on January 1, 2021, expressed her gratitude to the Traffic Chief and his entire department for the support given throughout her more than thirty years of yeoman service. She also indicated her willingness to share her expertise with ranks of the department whenever needed.

Present also at the recognition ceremony were Woman Superintendent Audrey Small, Traffic Officer of Regional Division 4(A); Deputy Traffic Chief, Deputy Superintendent Joseph Jack; Traffic Education Officer, Assistant Superintendent Raun Clarke; Cadet Officer Stephen Harris and Inspector Wendell Harry.