Police force embarks on initiative to engage youths, sports teams

Nov 30, 2022 Sports

Kaieteur News – As promised by acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Clifton Hicken, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) continues to forge forward in its efforts to bridge the gap with communities across the country. In trying to achieving the objective the GPF is engaging youths through sports and other community activities in an effort to get them off of Social ills and other illicit activities.

A quantity of sports gear including cricket and football were handed out to residents.

Recently the GPF took its campaign to the East Bank of Demerara where meetings were held with members of various communities. A quantity of sports gear, including football and cricket gear, were distributed to about 19 sports teams in the area including those from Agricola to Soesdyke.

The initiative was spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations’ (ag.), Ravindradat Budhram, who deputized for Mr. Hicken.

Assisting the police in their efforts were members of the Grove/Diamond Neighbourhood Democratic Council and the Corporate Sector.

The gear, which included footballs and cricket balls and bats, were handed over to the various teams at a gathering held at the Golden Grove Housing Scheme.

Members of the Guyana Police Force assisting with the distribution of sports gear.

Budhram, in brief remarks, stated that while the aim of the initiative is to bring the communities closer with the police, it will also center on keeping the youths active and healthy.

He said that, “The aim behind the project as well is to ensure we have a healthy lifestyle and we keep fit.”

Also present were Commander of Regional Division 4’B’, East Bank Demerara, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh and other senior officers of the GPF and members of the business sector. (Samuel Whyte)

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