Over 200 apply to join police force in Berbice

Some of the recruits

Over 200 Berbicians put in their applications last week in the hopes of joining the Guyana Police Force.

The force held a three-day drive in Skeldon, Central Corentyne, and New Amsterdam in Region Six. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus said that they have received over 200 fresh applications. According to him, they are looking to train some 700 persons to fill the current gap with the force also looking to open their air wing.

He added that another 26 persons who had applied previously also visited the drive in New Amsterdam to check on the status of their applications.