THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) has welcomed its newest batch of recruits on Thursday, as 65 young men and women graduated from the Police Academy’s initial training programme.
According to information from the GPF, the graduation ceremony was held at the Police Officers’ Training Centre, where the newly inducted policemen and policewomen were presented with certificates of completion and special awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements.
The rigorous training programme, which was coordinated by Sergeant Orlan Alleyne, spanned three respective courses: Course 388, which commenced on May 27, 2024, and Courses 389 and 390, which commenced on June 17, 2024.
Throughout the programme, recruits underwent intensive training designed to build their physical endurance, mental resilience, and ethical fortitude, the Police Force said.

The curriculum also featured newly introduced training modules aimed at enhancing tactical skills, modern policing strategies, and updated legal frameworks — reflecting the evolving landscape of law enforcement.
Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration,’ Ravindradat Budhram congratulated the graduates on their achievements and shared his personal journey of joining the Police Force — which was out of a deep passion for service.
“What you work for is what you care for,” Budhram posited, as he urged the new ranks to remain disciplined, committed, and humble in their careers.
He emphasised that the nine months of training they received would serve them well throughout their professional journey.

Budhram also reminded them that the Guyana Police Force is a disciplined and professional organisation, and encouraged them to take advantage of educational opportunities to further develop themselves academically and advance their careers.
The ceremony also highlighted the outstanding performances of the best students across the three training courses.
For Course 388, the best student was Woman Constable 26597 A. Major, while best runner-up student was Woman Constable 26561 M. Cato. Further, best classroom student was Woman Constable 26580 T. Forrester, and the persons who secured the award for best drill was Woman Constable 26580 T. Forrester.

Regarding Course 389, best student was identified as Constable 26732 C. Edwards, best runner-up student was Constable 26715 D. Inniss, best classroom student was Constable 26732 C. Edwards, and best drill was Constable 26725 S. Mc Kenzie.
For Course 390, the best student was Constable 26761 E. Blair, the best runner-up student was Constable 26760 K. Bagot, the best classroom student was Constable 26758 J. Adams, and best drill was Constable 26697 A. Bowman.
The valedictorian was Constable 26732 Edwards.

The ceremony was also attended by Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations,’ Errol Watts; Director of the Guyana Police Force Academy, Woman Senior Superintendent Sonia Herbert; Woman Superintendent Jewel Sullivan; Senior Superintendent Jermaine Johnson, lecturers from the University of Guyana, senior and junior officers, as well as families and friends of the graduates.
The Guyana Police Force extended its congratulations to the newest members of the Force, and anticipates their contributions to serving and protecting the nation with integrity and dedication.