– noise, drugs, domestic violence among issues raised
THE Guyana Police Force has continued its efforts to strengthen ties with citizens through a series of community outreach engagements held on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
The initiatives, conducted in Central Police Station District and at Maida Farm, Corentyne Berbice, were part of the Force’s ongoing drive to promote citizen safety and build public trust through active listening, responsiveness, and partnership.
In the Central Police Station District, Sergeant Mentore, Corporal Roberts, Constable Trotman and others met with residents between 3:15 PM and 4:40 PM, visiting homes and interacting with community members to hear first-hand the issues affecting their daily lives.
Residents raised concerns about motorcyclists with loud exhausts, persistent noise nuisances, and persons suspected of smoking cannabis around the market area. Questions were also asked about how to properly acquire a driver’s licence.

Officers took the opportunity to brief residents on important topics, including domestic violence, child abuse, driving under the influence, and other common offences.
Contact information for the Station Sergeant in charge was also shared to make it easier for residents to report issues or seek guidance.
Community members expressed gratitude for the visit and commended the officers for being proactive, visible, and open to hearing their concerns.
Many described the engagement as a reassuring sign of the police’s commitment to maintaining peace and improving the quality of life in the district, which was reported as generally quiet with no serious incidents at this time.
Meanwhile, on the same day, Sergeant Brandt and Woman Constable Simon from the Whim Police Station carried out a similar community outreach at Maida Farm, Corentyne Berbice, between 11:00 AM and 11:50 AM.
During this interaction, residents spoke candidly about issues such as domestic violence, noise nuisance, peer pressure among youth, and drug abuse in the area. Concerns were also raised about the need for more proactive responses when reports and requests for increased police patrols are made, especially at night.
Residents welcomed the engagement and praised the officers for taking the time to listen and address their challenges directly. Many said the visit boosted their confidence in the police and signalled a clear commitment to working alongside communities to tackle issues before they escalate.
The Guyana Police Force said such activities are part of its wider strategy to build trust and confidence, promote community safety, and demonstrate competence and professionalism through visible partnership with citizens.
These outreach efforts, officers stressed, will continue across various districts as the Force works to ensure every community feels heard, safe, and supported.