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Govt. to roll out ankle monitors to track domestic violence offenders
(Kaieteur News) – As part of national efforts to combat domestic violence, the Government of Guyana is moving to introduce ankle monitoring systems for individuals who violate restraining orders, marking a bold step toward protecting victims and preventing repeat abuse.
Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond.
Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, in a recent interview, said the new initiative forms part of a suite of innovative security measures aimed at strengthening public safety, accountability, and trust in law enforcement, the Department of Public Information (DPI) reported on Tuesday. “We have a mandate as a government from the people to deliver to them a safe and secure country. People want to feel secure and have that standard of living where they can walk down the street with their children and not have to worry,” Minister Oneidge Walrond is quoted as saying.
The ankle monitoring bracelet will allow authorities to track the movements of offenders in real time. Automated alerts will be triggered if the offender enters a restricted zone or comes near the victim, enabling law enforcement to respond swiftly before harm occurs. Walrond said the measure reflects the government’s proactive approach to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and enhancing victim protection through technology.
The system aims to keep victims safe and enable quick actions to prevent further violence. During the interview, Minister Walrond also highlighted that among her priorities in her newly appointed role is to ensure that the citizens of Guyana feel safe through the implementation of these initiatives. “We have a mandate as a government from the people to deliver to them a safe and secure country. People want to feel secure and have that standard of living where they’re able to walk down the street with their children and not have to worry”, she explained.
Minister Walrond noted that the Safe City Initiative uses facial recognition, vehicle tracking, and license plate recognition to aid in investigations. This resulted in a faster response from authorities in ongoing investigations and was designed to make communities safer, playing a crucial part in crime prevention. She highlighted the importance of an alert app that works like a panic button. This app helps people in danger contact security and get emergency help.
An ankle monitoring bracelet is being attached to allow tracking.
Minister Walrond noted that although these strategies will be implemented, there is still a need to build trust between citizens and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to have transparency and accountability in every step. “People want to feel that there is a police force that I can trust and that cares and that will respond to me,” she said.
The Ministry of Home Affairs prioritises the juvenile justice system, supporting rehabilitation and reintegration. These systems help young people rebuild their lives. Minister Walrond emphasised that addressing the root causes of crime in communities, along with support systems and safe city programmes, is essential for national safety. This approach shows the government’s commitment to using innovative strategies to ensure the safety and security of all Guyanese.
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This minister Waldron never mentioned what happens when the ANKLE
BRACELET is cut off from the ankle. Yes, the wearer can CUT IT OFF and
move around undetected anywhere.
The need to remove all the illegal guns everywhere in Guyana. They are
too many, used for all crimes in the book.