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Senior police officers undergo training for leadership role
As the Guyana Police Force continues its modernisation, it was time for the senior officers to undergo training for greater efficiency and effectiveness, yesterday.
Twelve officers from the Guyana Police Force from Superintendent to Senior Superintendent, along with one each from the sister discipline services commenced a four-week programme, which is being undertaken in collaboration with the University of Guyana.
The objectives of the programme which was revived after several years of lapse, are to improve the professional competence of the participants; to upgrade their knowledge in the art of leadership, techniques of human behaviour , strategic management and the skills of communication.
The participants pose for a photo with Crime Chief Seelall Persaud, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee and Force Training Officer Clinton Conway.
It also aims to upgrade the participants’ competence in effective writing and to enable them to appreciate their role in the context of legal framework pertaining to Guyana.
The succession plan of the Guyana Police Force is also being considered.
The Force Training Officer Assistant Commissioner (rtd) Clinton Conway in his brief remarks noted that as the society changes, the role of the police will become very critical.
And that is why the facilitators will include Ministers of the government, opposition politicians and university lecturers.
Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee who delivered the feature address, expressed appreciation that the training programme targeted the senior ranks of the Force.
He said that it is good to note that the critical; stakeholders such as ministers of the government and other politicians will be involved.
Rohee reassured that his Ministry will continue to provide support to ensure that the training programme for seniors continues.
The Minister said that he is confident that at the end of the training the officers, some of whom are presently serving as Divisional Commanders, will be well equipped to take the organization forward.
Newly promoted Deputy Commissioner of Police, Seelall Persaud, noted that in the Guyana Police Force it is a requirement that training is continuous.
However, he pointed out that it is expected that self learning will also take place, with officers and other ranks seeking to improve their knowledge for their personal benefit and that of the country they serve.
He acknowledged the continued partnership between the Force and the University of Guyana.
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