THIRTY-THREE Inspectors of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have successfully completed a two-week Senior Leadership Course, which concluded on September 29, 2025, at the GPF Academy’s Georgetown campus.
The training programme, jointly facilitated by lecturers from the University of Guyana and the Police Force, was designed to strengthen the ranks’ leadership and supervisory skills. Areas covered included report writing, information technology, financial regulations and store management, emotional intelligence, identification parades, leadership dynamics, traffic management, disciplinary procedures, and medical service.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr. Errol Watts, delivered the feature address, reminding the officers of their critical responsibilities as supervisors within the Force.
“It is important for you as inspectors to be aware of who you supervise, what you supervise, and how you need to supervise,” Watts told the participants. “You should be aware of your surroundings and take appropriate responsibility for what goes on at your stations.”
He further urged the ranks to maintain professionalism at all times, stressing that police officers must not “cherry-pick the law” but ensure they act in accordance with it.
Congratulating the officers on their successful completion of the course, Watts encouraged them to put the knowledge gained into practice as they continue to serve the Force and the wider Guyanese society.
The Senior Leadership Course is part of the GPF’s ongoing efforts to enhance capacity building and professional development within its ranks.