Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee says he is satisfied with the general conditions at some East Coast police stations and that government remains committed to ensuring that ranks are given the needed provisions to carry out their mandate.
A press release from the Government Information Agency (GINA) said Rohee visited seven police stations in ‘C’ Division, East Coast Demerara, and held discussions with four Community Policing Groups (CPGs) in the Division on Sunday. The visit was intended to ascertain the physical conditions of the stations including accommodations and the operational preparedness of ranks.
At the end of the inspection Rohee said that the general conditions at most stations were acceptable but some of the barrack room facilities and other accommodations at some compounds needed upgrading. The minister said this year’s capital budget for the police force included allocations for the improvements at several of the stations he visited. He said government was committed to ensuring that the accommodations provided for ranks are acceptable. As regard the security aspect of the compounds Rohee said some stations will need improvements since “the days for Lock-ups to be made of wood are long over.”