A total of 362 toshaos, senior councillors and chairpersons of the Community Development Councils from across Guyana were sworn in as ex-officio justices of the peace (JPs) and rural constables at the recent toshaos conference.
The Department of Public Information (DPI) said that 114 toshaos were sworn in as JPs, while 248 toshaos, senior councillors and CDC chairs were sworn in as RCs. Following the ceremony, they were issued with their instruments.
The swearing-in of these officers was the highlight of the final day of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Friday, the release said.
The leaders took their oath before Magistrate Abigail Gibbs and the head of the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Strategic Planning Unit, Khali Pareshram.
Magistrate Gibbs expressed confidence, that they would handle their responsibilities with fairness, integrity and grace.
Pareshram reminded the new appointees that they are now bound by the laws of Guyana, and that all their actions must reflect the letter of the law.
He also urged leaders to ensure they satisfy the needs of their people.
“When you return to your communities, you will be dealing with issues relating to safety and security. I expect you to deal with all matters impartially and professionally. You are now the eyes and ears of your communities,” he stated.
Pareshram admonished that as representatives of the Guyana Police Force, they must conduct themselves professionally.
