The Moruca Community Policing Group (CPG) of Region One received a boost to its patrolling capabilities with the handing over on Friday, of an All-Terrain Vehicle and a 40-horsepower engine by Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn.
A Ministry of Home Affairs release yesterday stated that Benn also held an interactive meeting with the newly formed Moruca Community Policing Group (CPG) and members of the Village Council. He remarked that although equipment was donated for crime fighting purposes, it should also be utilised to make the lives of residents better.
“If we work together we can make a better country. We need to be understanding about people’s challenges. So if someone needs to transport seeds for their farms, or cassava sticks or a sick person, the CPG should assist. We really need to work together to ease the burden and improve the quality of life,” the minister was quoted as saying.
According to the release, Benn also encouraged the young men and women of the indigenous community to join the Guyana Police Force and Guyana Defence Force to create a balance in developing Guyana.
“I am glad to see young men and women join the Community Policing Group. The CPG should be used as a vehicle for training to join the police force and GDF. I strongly feel we need more balance in our forces so we can lift the load together in securing our country and villages. For better relations and understanding to deal with diverse matters we need to have a good mix up,” posited Benn.
