Cops lay out Christmas security plan

Ahoy there! The Guyana Police Force says its marine division is very active and has ramped up patrols of the waterways using the Boston Wailer, Rip Raft and Stem Bow vessels. This is part of the overall crime- fighting plan as the country heads into the Christmas season. (Guyana Police Force photo)

Aimed at reassuring citizens and overseas visitors that it’s safe to go about their activities during the upcoming holiday season, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday unveiled its Christmas policing plan which will see Georgetown being divided into fifteen sectors with day and night patrols.

The plan which began yesterday and concludes on January 15, 2022 was rolled out by Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum, Commander of Region 4(A) Simon McBean and Traffic Chief Ramesh Ashram during a virtual presentation.

Assistant Commissioner McBean said that the plan was compiled based on analysis conducted by the police throughout the year. It entails all forms of policing patrols, the setting up of booths and monitoring of movement through the Safe City Command Centre.