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Guyana Police Force enlists 131 recruits
The Guyana Police Force has been boosted by 131 recruits. The recruits were officially admitted into the Guyana Police Force during a “Passing out Parade,” held at the Tactical Service Unit drill square, Eve Leary yesterday.
Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud inspects the ranks during the parade yesterday
During the ceremonial parade, Commissioner of Police (Ag), Seelall Persaud, charged the recruits to remain focused and committed to their oath of service.
The Commissioner expressed confidence in the ranks, for their completion of five different courses within the past six months.
“I wish to congratulate you all for successfully completing your respective training courses. You have survived the physical and mental training at Felix Austin Police College to become full-fledged members of the force. You have sacrificed a lot over the last six months and have worked hard to start your new careers.”
The Commissioner urged the recruits to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired through training in their daily efforts as police officers.
“You have learnt to be cool and to keep composure under intense situations. Do not throw it away. Every action you take will be subject to scrutiny. Ensure that you stay dedicated to the oath. How you carry yourselves, reflect on your family, the Force and the communities you represent. You will be required to protect homes, schools and rights of citizens within these communities.”
The ranks underwent 54 lectures under the theme “Training with the Focus of Maximizing Vision and Skills for Enhancing Leadership within the Guyana Police Force.”
The training was facilitated by lecturers from the University of Guyana and senior ranks of the Guyana Police Force.
The theoretical aspects of the training included policing duties and procedures in accordance with the laws of Guyana, human rights in policing, domestic violence/child abuse and community policing. The lectures addressed issues of character building and performance, anger management, enhancing communication skills, motivational skills and improving language skills.
Police Training Officer, Senior Superintendent Paul Williams emphasized that the hallmark of success in the Force is to be committed trustworthy and community oriented.
“A person joining the force as a constable shall be on probation for two years. At the expiration of the two years, the probationer if efficient, of good character and qualifies thereafter, shall be confirmed as in their appointment in the force.
“Therefore it is expected upon being posted to various departments within the force the recruits are to be mentored supervised and closely monitored for a work and conduct report which will be graded in their final probation period.”
Williams said that once it is proven that the constable has not satisfied the requisite requirement he/she will not be confirmed as a member of the Force.
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