The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday expressed its deep regrets at the passing of Assistant Commissioner of Police Derrick Josiah on Friday, calling him an officer of talent and great potential.
According to a statement from the ministry, Josiah enlisted into the Guyana Police Force on August 22, 1985 as a Constable and served in various capacities with distinction, the last being Commander of ‘A’ Division.
“Mr Josiah was a member of the Guyana Police Force Change Team, which oversees the modernisation of the Guyana Police Force. At Change Team meetings…he was very vocal on issues and made valuable contributions,
which aided the modernisation process,” said the statement.
According to the statement, he was one of the earliest beneficiaries of training in addressing domestic violence and this training was manifested in his professional approach in treating with reports on domestic violence that are made at Police Stations.
“He was supportive of the concept of community/police relations and as Divisional Commander, spearheaded the formation of Station Management Committees and Youth Clubs in the Divisions in which he worked,” said the statement. He was a talented officer with great potential and we shall miss him greatly,” the statement said.
“The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to express its deep condolences to the members of Mr. Josiah’s bereaved family at this difficult time,” the ministry’s statement concluded.
Meanwhile A Partnership for National Unity on Monday also paid tribute to Josiah.
“A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) sends condolences to the wife, children, relatives and friends of the late Assistant Commissioner of Police Derrick Josiah who passed away on Friday December 13, 2013. APNU also sends its condolences to the Commissioner of Police, and the men and women of the Guyana Police Force, especially to the A Division family where Josiah last served. The Police Force not only lost a Divisional Commander but from all accounts a good and upstanding officer.
“The Leader of the Opposition Brigadier David Granger and all the parties that make up the Partnership extend profound sympathies at the passing of Assistant Commissioner of Police Derrick Josiah,” the APNU statement said.
