The police force says that a pivotal meeting was held today between Timothy Semons, Regional Security Officer at the US Embassy, and his team of local staff, alongside Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken and Senior Officers from the Guyana Police Force (GPF).
A release from the police said that the meeting underscored the ongoing collaboration between the United States and Guyana in advancing security efforts and enhancing law enforcement capabilities.
The focus of the discussions centred on technical support and capacity-building initiatives to be provided by US law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA). These initiatives are part of a broader effort to strengthen the GPF’s operational capacity and strengthen the nation’s crime-fighting efforts through specialized training, intelligence sharing, and technical resources.
Commissioner Hicken expressed his appreciation for the US government’s continued support of the GPF’s mission to ensure public safety and uphold the rule of law. Semons, the release said, reaffirmed the US Embassy’s commitment to working closely with the Guyana Police Force to address common security challenges and enhance law enforcement proficiency.