THE investigative capacity of the Guyana Police Force’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has received a boost with the graduation of 36 ranks from the Junior Investigators Course 2/2026.
The four-week programme concluded on Friday at the Officers’ Training Complex after commencing on May 18, and formed part of the Force’s ongoing efforts to strengthen crime-fighting capabilities and improve investigative standards.
Addressing the closing ceremony, Deputy Commissioner ‘Law Enforcement’ Wendell Blanhum said the Guyana Police Force will continue investing in the development of investigators and exposing promising ranks to overseas training opportunities.
“We will continue to build capacity within the Criminal Investigation Department. Additionally, we’re going to identify young, talented and intelligent individuals and expose them to overseas training” he said, while reminding the ranks that “meritocracy will always be our guide within the Criminal Investigation Department”.
According to the Crime Chief, the course was designed to strengthen investigative skills and prepare ranks to respond to emerging criminal threats, including organised crime and criminal networks.
Participants received training in homicide investigations, interview techniques, crime scene management, report writing, case file preparation, criminal law, laws of evidence, committals and inquests, among other areas.
The programme also included practical exercises, real-life scenarios and exposure to emerging investigative tools and technologies.
Blanhum urged the graduates to remain disciplined and committed in carrying out their duties.
“Remain disciplined, remain committed, remain focused, and always bear in mind that you are all ambassadors of the Guyana Police Force,” he told the ranks.
He also emphasised the importance of teamwork among investigators and other branches of the Force.
“We cannot work in isolation. When you go back to your respective divisions, work together with the traffic ranks, the general duty ranks and the special branch ranks. That is the only way within which we can be effective as investigators,” he said.
Lance Corporal Nickomo Blackman emerged as the top student, while Corporal George Fraser and Corporal Tanesha Johnson secured second and third places respectively.
