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More community policing group recommended for Essequibo

Oct 11, 2019 News

Over the past few months, there has been a drastic increase in burglary and armed robberies on the Essequibo Coast. Some have been reported to the police.
This increase has driven fear into quite a number of Essequibians; some of whom said that they are now keeping watch at night, instead of being asleep.
Some of the recent victims indicated to this publication that the police need to be more proactive in their fight against crime.
‘G’ Division includes the Essequibo Coast, the Pomeroon, and the Essequibo Islands. With limited resources, covering these areas can be challenging.
During a recent interview with senior Superintendent Crystal Robinson, however, it was revealed that residents can play their part in the fight against crime, by forming more Community Policing Groups [CPG].
According to a senior police source, there a number of ‘crime hotspots’ on the Essequibo Coast. The police indicated that these hotspots are often monitored for criminal activities.
“There are foot patrols and vehicles and motorcycles and ATV… Patrols are done in Charity and Suddie. All vehicles that were assigned to their subdivisions are in use and there is sufficient patrol throughout the coast.
“The Marine patrol covers the Pomeroon district all the way to Karawab,” said Commander Robinson.
The commander highlighted the importance of Community Policing, since community members are often familiar with known perpetrators.
Instead of being vigilantes and taking matters into their own hands, the Commander explained that members of the policing group are eyes and ears in their respective communities.
This publication understands that there are 16 community policing groups within the Division, all of which are operational. The police pointed out that with the coming Regional and National elections, there will be an even greater need for safety and security.
Chairman of the National Community Policing group, Mr. Gobin said that the mere presence of the police within various communities can help in minimising criminal activities.

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