Great news. Time to take on imminent threats. Watch dem AFC/PNC buys holler and ball.

ATTN POSTERS:

The Rev expects all of you to show up on gni social and answer the very important question that was posed there:

Click on the link:

https://guyana.crowdstack.io/topic/ah...-3rd-favorite-f-word

Thanks.

Rev

A SWAT team will not curb crime

Dear Editor,
I applaud cabinet for finally deciding on setting up a SWAT team. Unfortunately this move will not help in curbing the current crime rate as a Swat Team is a reactive unit. A Swat unit must be supported by an effective Criminal Intelligence Unit and prompt response capability.
I would also recommend that operatives for the Swat Unit be drawn from the Guyana Defence Force, seconded to the Police Force and Managed by a Police Superintendant and an Army Major both reporting to deputy Commissioner Crime.
To have such a Unit under the command of the officer in charge of TSU would be a DISASTER.
Robert Gates

Good morning, Mitwah!
You have a one-track mind. I have been asking you constantly for a solution to crime, but you seem to avoid the question. Again, this is a national issue, and it will take a tripartite effort to bring about a solution or revisit the firearm bill that you call a smoke screen. In crime fighting, you have to try different method to know the effectiveness. The SWAT may not be the answer but there is a chance that it might be successful to some degree.

Good afternoon Mr. Cobra,

You've got to have a one-track mind if you want to succeed in business; same for music or most activities that requires you to be focused. I take your comments as a compliment.

 Don't you agree that:  A Swat unit must be supported by an effective Criminal Intelligence Unit and prompt response capability?

A SWAT team will not reduce crime

October 4, 2013 • By Staff Writer

Dear Editor,
I hate to state the obvious but a SWAT team will not prevent or reduce crime. Nowhere in the world has a reduction in crime been positively correlated with the performance or inclusion of a SWAT team as a crime-fighting mechanism.
This shows again that our government is either not interested or inadequately informed on crime-fighting.  In fact the government asked the Inter-American Development Bank for weapons during negotiations on the Citizens Security Programme which would have constituted the bulk of the loan from the bank.  This is another indication of the thinking of the government in relation to crime reduction and prevention. These measures are reactive rather than proactive and with the continued interference in the daily operations and strategic decisions of the Guyana Police Force, may result in more ‘accidents’ and extra-judicial killings.
Interference with the Guyana Police Force is a deliberate attempt to weaken the force by bringing disharmony and divisions among ranks so the force is not only ill-equipped to address crime and violence; it also weakens the ability of the force to stand as a collective voice and body in the interest of officers and our country.
Proven methods for reducing and preventing crime include: (1) more intelligent policing; (2) adequate organizational structure and remuneration for the police; (3) no political interference; and (4) enhanced relations built on trust, respect and understanding between the police and public.
Once again Editor I repeat, a SWAT team is just another stunt at best or lack of knowledge at worst on the part of the government.  It is also a reactive approach to addressing crime prevention and reduction.  We have to look at the whole picture, identify root causes and also ask ourselves why the police profession is not respected and has become synonymous with corruption. Whose interest does this serve?
Yours faithfully,
Mike Archer