Police Commissioner says … Declare war and protect your families from criminals -cautions licensed firearm holders who “watch crime” and do nothing

Written by Leroy Smith

Sunday, 22 September 2013 21:52

ACTING Commissioner of Police, Leroy Brumell said that he is fed up of the criminal elements in society and believes that all other Guyanese are also fed up, and so he is calling on citizens to

declare war with criminals and do everything in their power to protect their families.

A section of the gathering at yesterday’s community outreach which was held by the police and attended by the Commissioner of Police and the Crime Chief.(Leroy Smith photos)

“For far too long criminals have been behaving as if they own the communities, walking into your communities, entering your homes terrorising your families and doing what they feel like but this must stop now,” Brumell said.
“Do not be in your home and have people come in to rob you, rape your family and you sit there and do nothing, it’s time to fight,” the commissioner urged the residents.
And in relation to those persons who are licensed firearm holders, the commissioner also had a message for them, calling them to action by being their brothers’ keeper.
He made the strong call while addressing the residents of Region 3 (Essequibo islands/West Demerara)in the community of Met-en-Meerzorg on the West Coast of Demerara, which was recently plagued by criminal activities that left one resident dead and the entire community traumatised.

Commissioner of Police Leroy Brumell addressing the residents, police and other members of the Region 3 community, yesterday, at Meten-Meer-Zorg Primary School.

“When you have a firearm you have a position,” the Police Commissioner was quoted as saying. He warned that those persons who are firearm holders and only peep through windows and see criminal activities going on and retreat to their homes or run and hide their weapons, there is a course of action to deal with such behaviour. “Be your brothers’ keeper,” Brumell urged.

REPORT SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS
The commissioner also called on the communities to work with the Guyana Police Force in addressing crimes in their communities and to report suspicious characters who linger around.
He credited the residents of Met-en-Meerzorg for the successes and headway the police made in cracking the ring that recently terrorised the community. Brumell pointed out that from the inception, based on the information he has received, he knew that there was going to be a breakthrough in the case.

A resident of Region 3 expresses her views during the question and answer segment of the police community outreach.

The breakthrough came with the residents working with the police and providing all the necessary information that the police sought and that led to the arrest of several persons responsible for crimes in Region3, including Wakenaam.
The breakthrough in terms of the investigations came one day after Assistant Commissioner Eric Bassant and his deputy, Clifton Hicken took over the command of the Division. Brumell commended the ranks and the residents under their new Commander and Deputy Commander for the job that was done.

TESTIFYING IN COURT
However, Brumell cautioned the residents that the police have done its work of bringing the men to justice and it is now the work of the judiciary and residents to ensure that the men are put away. He said that in an effort to keep the men off the streets and away from society for a very long time, those who have to go to court and give evidence must ensure that they show up for court and give evidence.
“Do not be afraid of the lawyers when they talk hard. It’s just hard talk,” the commissioner exhorted as he encouraged the residents and even the police who have to give evidence to be strong.
He also warned against the notion of some people who feel that giving information to the police is not a good thing since it gets back to the people that reports are being made against them. “Come forward and give the police information so that you and your community can be safe,” he urged.

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