MINISTER of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, on Wednesday, convened the monthly National Community Policing Group (CPG) meeting to evaluate the progress and challenges faced by community policing efforts nationwide.

The Ministry of Home Affairs noted that the meeting served as a strategic forum to assess ongoing initiatives, strengthen intelligence-driven decision-making, and enhance community safety measures. Discussions focused on the crucial role of actionable intelligence in addressing security concerns and ensuring the continued effectiveness of Community Policing Groups across the country.

Reaffirming its commitment to fostering collaboration between law enforcement and local communities, the Ministry highlighted the importance of trust, engagement, and proactive crime prevention strategies. Minister Benn underscored the need for Guyana to bolster its security forces in response to evolving threats, particularly in Hinterland regions.

He urged Community Policing Groups to support the joint services in intelligence gathering, aligning with the government’s “One Guyana” vision for national security and unity.
Guyana has also been strengthening strategic international partnerships, particularly with the United States, focusing on joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, and resource development. These collaborations extend beyond security, covering democracy, trade, investment, economic development, energy, capacity building, and education.

Also in attendance were Permanent Secretary, Mr. Andre Ally, Head of the National CPG, Mr. Reshi Das, and Liaison Officers representing all ten Administrative Regions.
The government remains dedicated to modernising its security apparatus, with community policing playing a key role in fostering safer neighbourhoods and reinforcing national defence strategies.