Top Cop says police reform underway

Leslie James

Saying that the reform of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) is underway, Commissioner of Police Leslie James yesterday announced that the results would be visible within the next six months.

Speaking at his first news conference since taking up the post of Commissioner, James also announced that an aviation unit is to be established.

James said the general public can expect to see changes in the force by March, 2019. While, he did not elaborate on what changes can be expected, he noted that they will be seen in the areas of Human Resources Management, Training, and Infrastructure. Asked for further details of changes being implemented, James responded, “Wait and see.”