IN an effort to deepen community relations and build lasting partnerships, Regional Division No. 2 Police Commander, Senior Superintendent Khemraj Shivbaran, led a vital outreach initiative on April 2, at La Belle Alliance on the Essequibo Coast.

During the outreach, the commander engaged residents. He was accompanied by Assistant Superintendent Garnett, Sergeant Mohamed, and Pandit Chandrasekhar Sharma, a member of the Anna Regina Station Management Committee.

The gathering created an open forum where community members were able to voice their concerns, ask questions, and gain a clearer understanding of the role of the police in ensuring safety and service.

Commander Shivbaran emphasised the importance of restoring and strengthening trust between the police and residents. He highlighted the steps being taken to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery and shared updates on decentralising key services—such as passport applications, police clearance, and the online driver’s package—to better serve people within their own communities.

He also spoke about ongoing efforts to educate and empower citizens through programmes offered at the ZARA computer centres. Topics such as family violence, noise nuisance, child abuse, and child labour were discussed openly, with a strong focus on protection and prevention.

Recruitment efforts to expand the police force and improve human resource capacity were also highlighted.
The police commander expressed his commitment to improving infrastructure and the overall quality of service across the region.

He used the occasion to encourage residents to support the formation and growth of Community Policing Groups (CPGs) and youth-focused initiatives, which, according to him, play a key role in maintaining peace and fostering civic responsibility.

Residents responded warmly to the session, expressing appreciation for the timely intervention and the commander’s willingness to engage them directly.

Contact information was shared with all in attendance, ensuring that the dialogue between police and community remains ongoing.

This outreach marks a meaningful step toward unity, transparency, and collaboration—hallmarks of a safer, more connected Region Two.