RANKS of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have benefited from a recent lecture in observance of ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’ held at the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) Eve Leary, Georgetown.

“Suicide is not an option” were the words of Bonita Montaque, founder of the United Bridge Builders Mission Inc (UBBM). Montaque spoke about suicide and how members of the force can play their part in helping to prevent it.

UBBM is a non-governmental organisation on a mission to minimise hunger, poverty and the spread of HIV/AIDS. It pays special attention on prevention of discrimination and violence against women and youth and suicide in Guyana.

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on September 10 every year, with a focus on galvanising action to prevent suicides.

Suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for persons of all ages. It is responsible for over 800,000 deaths, which equates to one suicide every 40 seconds.
Attending the forum were officers and other ranks of the Tactical Services Unit and approximately 100 policemen and women in training at the Felix Austin Police College, Eve Leary.