IAC wants law enforcement agencies to “Get Tough On Crime”

Apr 19, 2011 News

With criminal activities on the increase, the Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) is urging the local law enforcement agencies to get tough to arrest the spiraling situation.
In a release issued yesterday, the IAC noted with concern the recent spate of robberies where members of both the urban and rural business communities have been targeted.
It pointed out that in an environment of increased business activities, the security of business and people must continue to be given high priority.
The IAC said that it has noted the increased allocation by the government to the security forces and it is expected that these will be deployed in a manner to ensure improved safety and security for all the people of Guyana.
“These increased resources need to be matched with real results. Perhaps, a stricter mechanism to ensure that allocation of resources leads to sustained tangible efforts is actualized,” the IAC said.
It added that at the same time, all citizens need to show support for the anti-crime measures being pursued including on-going reforms and improvements, noting that emphasis on Community Policing Groups and efforts to attract more members into the security forces are commendable.
Earlier this year, Police Commissioner Henry Greene had announced that crime figures were showing a nine percent increase in murders.
“We have not done well… and we will have to review why. We would look at illegal firearms. We know where they are coming from,” Greene had said.
According to the Police Commissioner, statistics will show that last year 109 illegal firearms were seized, compared with 82 in 2009; 128 in 2008; 115 in 2007 and 118 in 2006.
The IAC stated that there must be a stronger resolve not to return to the crime spree of the early 2000s and to ensure that a stable and secure environment is maintained so that the people of Guyana can live a normal life and fulfill their aspirations.
Further, the IAC urges that the law enforcement authorities toughen up to check reports of harassment and demands for bribes especially traffic ranks on our highways.
“We have also received reports of vehicles being stopped by all types of units under the pretext of security checks and drivers are being demanded to pay sums for frivolous reasons.
These reports must be thoroughly investigated and guilty ones be dealt with according to the various force regulations,” the IAC stated.
In the context of peace, stability and national unity, the maintenance of law and order must not be compromised.
At this year’s Police Officers’ Conference, Commissioner Greene did not forget to mention that in light of the criticisms that are plaguing the force, his administration has been constantly addressing delinquent and criminally-minded ranks.
As at February last there were some 80 ranks before the courts for dishonesty.
The IAC is urging citizens to take all precautions, especially members of the business community.
“At the community level, we urge persons to support community policing efforts. At the end of the day, safe communities depend on alert citizens.”

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