–Top Cop ‘charges’ Enterprise residents

WITH the objective of strengthening strong police-community ties in line with the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF’s) strategic plan, Commissioner of Police (ag), Clifton Hicken, engaged residents of Enterprise at the Enterprise Community Centre Ground on East Coast Demerara, in his countrywide outreach to communities.

Commissioner Hicken, during his recent visit, called for collaborative work between the community and the Police Force to mitigate crime and foster unity.
Hicken made it clear that the Police Force was committed to pursuing all means possible that are aimed at fostering better relationships with residents in various communities in Guyana.
Bridging the gap between the police and citizens was an area of focus the GPF was working diligently to achieve and something that Mr Hicken has been at the forefront of since assuming the helm of the law enforcement agency.

The recent outreach saw scores of residents coming to meet, greet and interact with the Police Commissioner and his team, including the Commander of Regional Division 4 ‘C’, Assistant Commissioner Khali Pareshram.

The residents raised several concerns with Mr. Hicken, most surrounding crime and security in the Enterprise community.
While interacting with the residents, Hicken emphasised the need for unity and partnership between the police and communities, stating that the GPF was continuously developing its internal capacity to meet the citizens’ demands.

The Top Cop informed those present that the GPF was going through a rapid modernisation phase. He told the residents that an environment would be created that would be beneficial to the general public, especially when people visit the police stations.

Furthermore, the Top Cop implored residents to be their neighbours’ keepers and to make “community togetherness” their top priority.
He also made it clear that the GPF was ready and committed to serving the general public to eradicate crime at the community level.

The Top Cop also assured the residents that “no haphazard behaviour” would be accepted by members of the Police Force, stating that, under his leadership, ethical standards and professionalism will be maintained in the Force.

Upon the successful conclusion of the outreach in the Enterprise area, Commissioner Hicken took the opportunity to greet residents and take photographs with community members.
The residents who attended were outspoken in praising the GPF’s increased enthusiasm and dedication to fighting crime and creating stronger relationships with the neighbourhood.

In a bid to ensure that the measures taken are implemented, Commissioner Hicken committed to return to the Enterprise community within two weeks.

Also present at the community outreach were Deputy Commander for Division 4 ‘C’, Superintendent Alistair Roberts, Deputy Superintendent Mohamed Ally, and Assistant Superintendent Colin Sullivan.