Outgoing Commissioner says leaving police force in good health

The Beating of the Retreat being performed by the force’s military band on Wednesday

The Guyana Police Force on Wednesday held a farewell parade in honour of its 31st Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud, who is retiring after serving the force for 33 years.

During his address at the event, which was held at the Police Sports Club, Eve Leary, Persaud, who said he was leaving the force in good health, pledged his full support to his successor and team, although his replacement was not identified.

Persaud later told reporters that the Constitution requires that the president makes an appointment based on certain circumstances, including recommendations from the Police Service Commission.