The Guyana Police Force Academy launched Cohort 3 of the Junior Leaders Training Programme at the Officers’ Training Center, Eve Leary, earlier this week.
According to a Guyana Police Force (GPF) release, the core objective of the training courses is to provide developmental opportunities that enhance participants’ knowledge and equip them with essential skills to enrich the Guyana Police Force’s human resource capacity. This initiative is part of the Force’s ongoing efforts to build internal capacity and prepare officers for the challenges and responsibilities that come with advancing to higher ranks.
Cohort 3 is the final phase of training which includes Junior Leaders Course One and Junior Leaders Course Two, running for six weeks until September 27. The courses are specifically designed for constables, lance- corporals, and corporals, with the aim of building a strong foundation for the next generation of police leadership in response to the evolving demands of contemporary policing, the release stated.
Speaking yesterday, Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration’ (Ag) Ravindradat Budhram, encouraged ranks to take full advantage of the resources provided to them during their training period. He emphasised the importance of making use of the police library and gym facilities to support both their physical and intellectual development.
Deputy Commissioner Budhram also reminded the ranks of the significance of maintaining high standards of conduct, noting that their behaviour reflects on themselves as well as the organisation.
Meanwhile, Director of the GPF Academy, Woman Superintendent Sonia Herbert, underscored the importance of fully engaging in the training programme. “Put your best foot forward and take advantage of everything that will be taught over the next six weeks,’ she charged while adding: “You will be doing policing topics as well as academic subjects, with lecturers coming from the Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE), Nations University, and the University of Guyana (UG). Remember, learning is a lifelong journey, and it never stops.”
This blended approach of combining law enforcement training with academic instruction, the release explained, is designed to provide participants with a holistic learning experience. As they prepare for future leadership roles, the junior ranks will be equipped to perform effectively and efficiently at the next level, ensuring that the Guyana Police Force remains a competent and capable institution in the face of modern policing challenges.
The Guyana Police Force assured that it remains committed to continuous professional development and fostering the skills necessary for future leadership. “This training marks another step in the ongoing transformation of the Force, reinforcing its mission to enhance safety, security, and justice in Guyana.”
Also present at the launch were Woman Superintendent Carol Fraser, and Assistant Superintendent Gladwin Hanover.
