By Kenesha Fraser
Poor or no response by police to reports of crime and the need for speed bumps were some of the issues raised when residents of Mainstay, Tapakuma and Lima Sands on the Essequibo Coast met the top police officer of ‘G’ Division on Wednesday.
‘G’ Division Comman-der Superinten-dent Kevin Adonis, Sergeant-in-charge of the Anna Regina Police Station Fyndilin Isaacs, Cadet Officer at the Anna Regina Police Station Bevone Gordon, Head of the Traffic Department Mathew Craig and Second-in-Charge of the CID Deoanand Gangoo held a community meeting at Lima Sands Nursery School.
Addressing the villagers, Adonis said that the police’s aim is to partner with the communities in order for there to be resolution with regard to issues affecting residents.
“We are not here to scare you. We need information about what is happening in your various communities so we will then be able to better serve you and solve whatever problems you are being faced with,” Adonis said.
Iman Baksh, a resident of Lima Sands voiced his concern about the way in which reports are taken by ranks at the Anna Regina Police Station. “About 6 weeks ago, a woman was being brutally beaten and when I called the police station to make a report the officer started asking me questions such as my age and race,” Baksh said. “I find that it