x The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday emerged victorious against Regional Police Division 4A in the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Justice Horace Mitchell Debate Competition 2024.
A police press release said the debate, which took place at CID Headquarters on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, showcased the unwavering commitment and passion for the art of debate by members of both teams. The moot for this year’s competition is: “Society believes that the use of surveillance technology by the police infringes on personal privacy rights more than it aids in crime prevention”.
The CID team, consisting of Cadet Officer David Prince, Sergeant Stephan Hinds, and Corporal Randy David, emerged victorious against the 4A Division team comprising Sergeant Carl Pedro, Constable Juvan Sampson, and Constable Tuan Marcus. Prince was awarded Best Speaker. The judges for the debate were Miranda D’souza (Chief Judge), Lisa Mae Agard, and Zackery Hamer.
“The debate, which has already captivated our attention, is far from over. Three more preliminary rounds are yet to come, leading up to the highly anticipated finals scheduled for July 13, 2024. The excitement is palpable as we eagerly await the next chapters of this intellectual showdown,” the release said.
Among those present at the debate were high-ranking police officers, including Superintendent Alastair Roberts, Deputy Superintendent Troy Whittaker, Woman Assistant Superintendents Pindar Whittaker, Fiona Fredericks, and Loreen Blair-Mc Gregor, Assistant Superinten-dent Dellon Fraser, and Assistant Superintendent Jhared Koulen.
