‘D’ Division mixes policing with sports
Police Officers from ‘D’ Division taking part in a race on Sunday.
Police Officers from ‘D’ Division taking part in a race on Sunday.

A DAY of sports, fun and social interaction between several youth groups in the Police ‘D’ Division and the police saw young people from Leonora, West Coast Demerara copping the lion’s share of trophies and other prizes.

Youth groups led by their leaders take part in the march past.
Youth groups led by their leaders take part in the march past.

The prizes were donated by members of the business community and the police force. The Inter-Youth Club Athletics Championships held at Zeeburg ground on Sunday saw teams from Leonora, Parika, Vreed-en-Hoop, Den Amstel and La Grange.

A salt bag race with competitors from the various youth groups.
A salt bag race with competitors from the various youth groups.

Among the activities were sprints and novel events in which Leonora was the overall winning team, copping the top position on every occasion.
Individuals as well as teams placing first, second and third were rewarded for their efforts. The event was attended by nearly 200 young people.
Meanwhile earlier last week the division also held its domino competition at the Leonora Police Station where teams featured represented Special Constabulary, Divisional

The Leonora group pose with their trophy and team leader to the extreme right
The Leonora group pose with their trophy and team leader to the extreme right

Headquarters and community policing groups.

(Leroy Smith)

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