Fourteen ranks were promoted “on the spot” by Commissioner of Police Leslie James at the annual Region Three Police Christmas Breakfast.
According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), the Guyana Police Force Region Three division hosted its annual Christmas breakfast on December 20 at the Leonora Regional Headquarters. Also present were Deputy Commissioners Nigel Hoppie, Maxine Graham and Paul Williams.
The 14 police officers were also presented with tokens of appreciation for their outstanding performance.
“We cannot have officers stagnated who execute their duties without fear or favour, are courteous and hardworking. As long as you perform your duties in a manner where your superiors can describe you as hardworking, diligent and courteous you will be rewarded. All 14 of you are now promoted from the rank you currently hold to the rank immediately above.” Commissioner James told the officers, according to DPI.
Promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal are officers Huge, McBeth, Gordon and Amour while promoted to the rank of Corporal are officers Fernandes, Williams, Lynch, Daniels, Sejogie, Douglas, Rhnobe and McCloud. Two ranks Abrams and Beharry were promoted to the rank of Sergeant, DPI said.
Corporal Douglas was adjudged the best cop of the year for the region while Sergeant Beharry was named the second-best.
In his remarks, Regional Commander, Assistant Commissioner Simon McBean noted that the region has recorded a drop in serious crime.
“I am delighted to report that our region has recorded a decrease of 14.8 percent in serious crime. Our police force is returning to its glory days under the astute leadership of Commissioner James and it is his and his team’s policies that we are successfully implementing which is birthing excellent results”, he said, according to DPI.
