Latest update January 23rd, 2025 7:40 AM
Kitty Police Station in need of upgrade
The state of the Kitty Police Station has many wondering if the millions of dollars being plugged into the modernization of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are not properly utilized.
From all indications, that police station has not yet benefited from the GPF modernization project, which is part of the Citizens’ Security Programme funded by the Government and the Inter-American Development Bank. It is expected to conclude this year.
Absence of vehicles, inadequate furniture, leaky roof, and a non-functional lock-up are some limitations of the station, which services
Kitty Police Station
one of the most populated areas in Georgetown.
Ranks are afraid to raise these issues at meetings because they fear victimization and possible transfer to another Region. They, however, claim that the situation is known but nothing is being done, except recently when the roof was fixed. But more work is needed.
For about two years the station has been without a vehicle. This has hindered ranks from promptly responding to criminal activities in the area. Sometimes, ranks are forced to use a bicycle, go by foot or take public transport. In some cases, citizens have to provide vehicles for ranks.
The station does not have a functional lock-up, as such; ranks are forced to take their prisoners to Alberttown or Brickdam Police Stations. Apparently, the cell wall is cracking. To prevent the structure from collapsing with persons inside, it is left unused.
To ranks, the most appalling situation is the absence of furniture. For a rank to take a statement from a citizen he or she has to wait until a seat is available.
Currently, the office that houses the Officer in Charge needs two chairs, the Criminal Investigation Department needs four chairs and the inquiries section needs about eight chairs. The station recently received two desks.
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