35 local law enforcers complete FBI training in combating transnational crime

US Ambassador to Guyana Brent Hardt (centre) poses with the participants of the week-long courses along with high ranking officers, including Senior Superintendent Paul Williams (second left) and Assistant Commissioner Balram Persaud (second right)

Thirty-five Guyanese officers are now better equipped to combat transnational crime following two five-day courses hosted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The training concluded yesterday with a graduation ceremony at the Police Training Centre in Eve Leary.

The 35 officers were privy to a course in interview and interrogation along with a basic criminal investigator course and were taught by five instructors.

During the training, which began on June 16, the officers learnt a multitude of skills including active listening,