THE Parika Salem Sports Club, yesterday, donated 1500 face masks to the Guyana Police Force Regional Division Three at the Leonora Police Station.
Public Relations Officer of the Sports Club, Ryan Hercules, explained that the kind gesture was the result of the club‘s desire to build a better relationship with the force.

Hercules, who is also head coach of the Guyana Police cricket team, explained this is just the start, and with the blessings of the Police Force, he would be happy to further assist in strengthening the partnership.
Deputy Commander of Regional Division Three, Superintendent Boodnarine Persaud, accepted the face masks on behalf of the division said they will go a long way in safeguarding both the Police and members of the public.

Persaud further related as part of their strategic planning for 2021-25, they are seeking more partnerships and development and they are happy to have the support of civilians, especially those in sport since it caters to youths.
“When you look at community-oriented policing and looking back at some of the other countries that are investing in it, this is an initiative that they took up to show that instead of being reactive, let us shape them (youths), let us involve them.

“If we get them actively involved in meaningful actives, we could have them on our side and motive them to live a better life away from crime,” the deputy commander contended.
Also present at the simple ceremony was Detective Assistant Superintendent, Troy Whittaker, who is in charge of crime in Region Three, and Inspector Eon Isaacs in charge of traffic in the region.