Detective Melanie Hale declared as ‘Best Cop’

Commissioner of Police (ag) Nigel Hoppie (seated at centre), Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations’ (ag) Clifton Hicken (seated at right) and Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration’ (ag) Calvin Brutus (seated at left) posed with the awardees. (Guyana Police Force photo)

Woman Detective Sergeant 20846 Melanie Hale, who helped solve several high-profile murders over the past year was yesterday named 2020’s overall ‘Best Cop’ of the Guyana Police Force at the annual awards ceremony.

The policewoman, who is attached to Region 4(A) was recognized for her commitment in performing her duties which led to arrests and subsequent charges in a number of criminal matters including high-profile murders.

She received a total of $400,000 in cash, a plaque, a trophy and a trip to Kaieteur Falls compliments of the Roraima Group of Companies.