Training officers from the Pennsylvania State Police in the United States held a symposium for 34 members of the Guyana Police Force from October 13-17 at the Guyana Police Force Training Centre, a release from the US Embassy said yesterday.
Topics covered in the programme included an overview of criminal investigation procedures and evidence collection. The symposium also explored causes of domestic violence and child sexual assault, and how to handle cases of this nature.
In his remarks at the closing ceremony, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Bryan Hunt stated that, “Over the years, the United States has developed close partnerships with Guyanese law enforcement and today’s event represents another example of the commitment we share. It is also the beginning of what we hope will be a long and productive relationship between the Pennsylvania State and Guyanese police forces that will result in the increased safety and security of the people of Guyana.”