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Police Force receives $15M in motorcycles
The operational capacity of the ‘A’ Division Traffic Department of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has been bolstered, with the acquisition of eight motorcycles to its fleet.
Police ranks with the new motorcycles.
On Friday, Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn, at the Stabroek Market area, officially handed over the motorcycles to Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, and Commissioner of Police (ag), Seelall Persaud.
The special Honda motorcycles, two 500cc and six 250 cc, and spare parts, were purchased for approximately $15M through a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
According to Benn, the latest acquisition is reflective of his Ministry’s efforts to help the police with the necessary tools to maintain law and order.
The motorcycles, he added, will increase the presence of the police on the roads and enhance their ability to deter crime and traffic offences.
“Each year approximately 10,000 vehicles are registered, and that poses a challenge for the GPF in terms of road safety,” he said. “We have a lot of laws but not enough order. These motorcycles will help to enforce the laws.”
Benn, who has responsibility for the public road networks, also pointed to the massive investment being made to improve and make roads safer for motorists and pedestrians.
Meanwhile, Rohee emphasized that the motorcycles will promote more visibility of officers who will track down traffic violators.
“We have persons who run the red and amber lights, which put persons in danger. We will go after those who violate the traffic laws. This city needs order which has to be controlled by the GPF through effective law enforcement,” he stated.
Commissioner (ag) Persaud said with the increasing number of regional meetings held in Guyana, the demand is high for outriders.
“I want to assure both Ministers that the motorcycles will be fully utilized,” he said.
In 2011, the Ministry of Public Works had also handed over a number of motorcycles to the GPF.
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