…as part of image-rebuilding outreach

ON a mission to enhance the image of the Joint Services, Deputy Police Commissioner (ag), Clifton Hicken, and Colonel Julius Skeete led a team into Mabaruma, Barima-Waini Region One on Thursday last.
The visit also entailed a security assessment of the region, while the law enforcement officers met with the regional administration to assure that the Joint Services were thoroughly investigating the allegations of rape brought against military personnel in the past week.

Both teams expressed concern about such and committed to rebuilding the image and public trust of the Joint Services across the region. Police Headquarters, in a statement, noted that the regional team raised concerns about poor accommodation for the members of the Joint Services and noted that proper and adequate transportation was needed for both land and water in order to effectively combat crime in the region.

The issue of timely payment of contracted suppliers of the Joint Services was also raised. The Joint Services team also reiterated that its members, who are serving in the region, must be proactive while approaching their duties with a high level of professionalism.

A commitment was also given for serving members to continue collaborating with the regional administration on various projects and activities that the administration may propose. Talks of continued collaboration to ensure highly maintained security to the region were also explored.
After the meeting, the Joint Services team visited the following areas: Morawhanna, Shell Beach, Imbotero and the Mabaruma Police Station where they briefed ranks of what was expected of them while serving in the region.
Ranks were also urged to continue to work together as a team to fulfill the mandate of securing the region and the country’s frontier.
The regional administration team was led by Regional Chairman, Brentnol Ashley; Vice-Chair, Annasha Peters; the Regional Executive Officer (REO), Tikaram Bisesar, and other members of the Regional Democratic Council. The Mabaruma Town Council was led by Mayor Chris Phang; Deputy Mayor, Carolyn Robinson and Town Clerk, Ganesh Seecharran.