MINISTER of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, on Wednesday, officially commissioned the newly constructed Command Operations Centre in Mackenzie, Linden, Region 10, a $33.9 million investment under the government’s ongoing security sector upgrade programme.
The facility forms a key part of the Safe City to Safe Country Expansion Project and is designed to provide an “eagle-eye view” of the region using advanced surveillance technology. The Command Operations Centre aims to enhance crime-fighting efforts by enabling real-time monitoring, improving incident response, and facilitating faster operational coordination across Region 10.
Minister Benn was joined at the commissioning by Permanent Secretary, Andre Ally; Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Errol Watts; Regional Division #10 Commander, Assistant Commissioner Kurleigh Simon; Deputy Commander Superintendent Austin; Superintendents Alistair Roberts and Murugayya; Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Scotland; Assistant Superintendents Joseph and Matthews, as well as other special invitees.
In his address, Minister Benn reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to modernising law enforcement infrastructure and expanding surveillance capabilities. He emphasised that the facility equips the Guyana Police Force with the tools needed to strengthen public safety and build safer, more resilient communities nationwide.
The commissioning of the Command Operations Centre represents a significant step forward in Guyana’s security sector modernisation, aligning technology with proactive policing to better serve citizens in Linden and across Region 10.