More stop-and-search, police patrols for Region Two

Nov 23, 2018 News

As the holiday season approaches, it is likely that there will be a nationwide influx of visitors, accompanied by an increase in commercial activities and road traffic, hence the opportunities for crime.
The Guyana Police Force, ‘G’ Division during its Christmas policing presentation last Wednesday, however, indicated its readiness in tackling crime during the festive season. The presentation, which was facilitated at the Zara Computer Centre, Suddie, included key stakeholders of the Guyana Police Force, Guyana Defence Force and the Essequibo Chamber of Commerce.
Divisional Commander Khali Pareshram said during his presentation that the intention of the Guyana Police Force is to minimize the activities of criminal elements, so as to ensure safer neighbourhoods.
The Force’s jurisdiction includes the Pomeroon, the Essequibo Coast and Islands, and as such, the division will be broken down into three sectors.
The Commander explained that during the festive season, there is an increase in commercial activities and tourism. Criminals, he said, take advantage of the season as increased money transactions and congestion make it seem effortless to commit a crime.

Commander of ‘G’ Division, Khali Pareshram

The Commander said that the Guyana Police Force must increase its posture during the season. As was pointed out, there has already been an increase in police activities throughout the region from November 15. The Commander said that there will continue to be an increase in stop and search operations, mobile patrols, targeting of criminal hotspots and the heightening of special operations until January 15, 2019.
He added, “There will be an increase in our mobile patrol, beat, backlands and marine patrols, heightened vigilance by ranks around night spots, post offices, commercial banks and all commercial areas.”
Pareshram said that even more importantly, added emphasis will be placed on the region’s ports of entry as the division continues to monitor activities on the Supenaam and Charity waterfronts. The Charity waterfront is the gateway to the Pomeroon, Moruca, Region One and even neighbouring Venezuela. As part of this year’s Christmas policing strategies, the Force will also be monitoring the arrival of Venezuelan migrants and other foreigners.
Civilians on the other hand were advised to make adequate use of GPF advisories. Residents were advised to minimize the use of liquid cash, and maximize the use of their ATM cards. Wallets, purses and cell phones are to be secured at all times. Residents, primarily business owners, were advised to secure their DVRs and ensure that their CCTV cameras are active.
The commander said that, “Since the 911 system is up and running, any citizen can make a call from any location in the Region. Though the call will be forwarded to Georgetown, it will be redirected to the station.”

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