Ramjattan hands over 11 vehicles to police
Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan today handed over eleven motor pick-up vehicles to the Guyana Police Force at a ceremony on the Tactical Services Unit Square, Police Headquarters.
A release from the police said that the motor vehicles had been intended for use by Community Policing Groups but were diverted to the Guyana Police Force by the Minister in recognition of the dire need for improved mobility in the Force.
In brief remarks, Ramjattan said that the new administration is cognizant of the needs of the force.
He said that the handing over is intended to ensure that the Police Force has more transportation available in order that communities are better patrolled and there is greater police presence in the various policing Divisions.
Ramjattan further indicated that efforts are in train to acquire international aid, not only with equipment, but also training to improve the capacity of the Police Force. He called on the Force to work hard for the Guyanese community while giving the assurance that the Government will remain very supportive.
Four each of the vehicles have been allocated to “A” Division (Georgetown/East Bank Demerara) and “B” Division (Berbice), with two going to “C” Division (East Coast Demerara) and the other to “D” Division (West Demerara/East Bank Essequibo).
