Dear Editor,
The Guyana Police Force notes with concern the recent flurry of articles in the media aimed at the administration of the organization.
These articles seem to suggest a culture and practice of nonchalance, coverup and victimization within the Police Force, with the apparent aim of influencing the public negatively towards the Force in general and more specifically sullying the image of the Senior Administration.
The Police Administration has utmost respect for freedom of expression as enshrined in the Constitution but the misrepresentation being peddled necessitates perspicuity.
As recent as Thursday June 27, 2019, Kaieteur News carried an article under the heading `Handpicked appointments of several CID detectives highly questionable-Whistleblowers’, which seems to suggest victimization in favour of persons whose “track record is less than stellar “. But while the article appears to focus on the “track record“ for certain individuals that suit their misleading analysis, it completely or rather deliberately obliterates the part of the records that reveal efficiency, commitment, effectiveness and crime solving capacity of the ranks. It ignores the concept of vindication or in some instances, redemption.
However, notwithstanding these articles and the misleading views, the administration of the Guyana Police Force remains resolutely committed to its motto “Service and Protection” for all in the maintenance of public safety and also commits to the welfare and continued enhancement and development of its ranks, without exception.
Yours faithfully,
Jairam Ramlakhan
Superintendent of Police
Public Relations and Press
Officer
Guyana Police Force
