The leadership of the Guyana Police Force will be working to eradicate corruption among ranks, according to Commissioner of Police Leslie James, who has also urged civilians to play their part by not participating in such activity.
“Corruption must be a thing of the past,” James said during a press conference at Eve Leary yesterday.
James indicated that no reports of lawmen and women being involved in corrupt practices have reached his desk since he took office.
He was at the time responding to a question about how he intends to address bribery and corruption within the force.
James added that during his visits to the divisions, he has reminded ranks to desist from corrupt acts since the force has an image to uphold.
“Professionalism is necessary at all times. There is an image to maintain within the force and we tell ranks of this… We are fully aware of it but what I can say to you, it will be minimised because we are addressing it in a deliberate manner,” he said.
“…But, as I have said, if you do not have an offer, you cannot have acceptance. Corruption is a decision made by individuals. It’s not for the want of training that ranks would get involved in corruption. It is a decision and I want to make it clear and I want to make a call to our citizens—without an offer, there cannot be an acceptance and I would urge persons who do not have their documents in place, to have your documents fully in force and if you do not have a permit to carry tint, ensure you obtain the requisite permit and other things. Use the road safely and so you would not have any reason to be stopped by a policeman,” James stressed.
