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MOTTO | Service and Protection OBJECTS OF THE FORCE | The Police Act Chapter 16:01 Section 3 (2) states - The Force shall be employed for:
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MOTTO | Service and Protection

MISSION STATEMENT | The Mission of the Guyana Police Force and its Auxiliaries is to serve all citizens and communities of Guyana in a professional, pro-active and accountable manner. To achieve this we will work in partnership with communities, public agencies and private bodies to enhance and support an environment where all people are preventing crime and building a safer and secure Guyana. The prevention and detection of crime
2. The preservation of law and order
3.The preservation of peace
4. The repression of internal disturbances
5. The protection of property
6. The apprehention of offenders
7. The due enforcement of all laws and regulationswith which it is directly charged and shall perform such military duties within Guyanaas maybe required of it by or under the authority of the Minister. AIM | Our Services will be aimed at:
1. Respecting and recognising human rights;
2. Working with all communities to develop policing services necessary and appropriate to those communities;
3. Building partnerships with all sectors of Guyana Society, including Commercial
and Voluntary Groups;
4. Working to develop Community Policing Programmes in conjunction with
Community Policing Groups;
5. Improving working relationships with other agencies within the Justice Sector and
other Government Departments to improve inter-agency achievements;
6. Establishing enhanced working relationships with regional law enforcement
agencies; and
7. Building a Police Force that through the correct training, access to the right
equipment and technologies and adherence to standards will better serve the
people of Guyana. VISION | Our vision for the Force is summarised as:
1. Recruitment of suitably qualified persons for the Force recognising our people are
our most important asset;
2. Development of our staff with the right skills to undertake their role effectively in
the context of modern policing;
3. A more professional and accountable Police Force driven by increased public
expectations;
4. Increased and appropriate use of Information Technology across the GPF to
improve our service delivery;
5. Generation and use of accurate data to support intelligence led policing;
6. Use of measurement, monitoring and planning techniques to deliver effective and
efficient police services; and
7. Provision of suitable premises that support modern police practices.

31/10/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛

The Guyana Police Force, through Regional Division #1, continued its school outreach initiatives on Friday, October 30, 2026, with educational awareness sessions at St. Anselm, Hotoquai and Hobodeia Primary Schools.

The outreach was led by Regional Commander, Senior Superintendent Krishna Ramana, accompanied by Chairman of the Region One Community Policing Group (CPG), Mr. Mark Persaud, and ranks of the Mabaruma Police Station.

During the interactive sessions, students were sensitised on several important issues, including drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, school violence, bullying, peer pressure, personal safety and the importance of making responsible decisions.

Emphasis was also placed on education, discipline, respect for authority, good moral values and career development.

Commander Ramana encouraged students to remain focused on their education, avoid negative influences, respect their parents and teachers, and resolve conflicts peacefully. He also urged them to report incidents of bullying or abuse to trusted adults and refrain from criminal and antisocial behaviour.

The outreach forms part of the Guyana Police Force's ongoing commitment to youth development, crime prevention and strengthening Police-Community relations.

31/10/2026

𝗚𝗣𝗙 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) made a strong start at the Inter-Services Annual Athletics and Swimming Championships, placing first in this morning’s (Saturday, October 31, 2026) opening event, the Road Relay.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) placed second, followed by the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) in third and the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) in fourth.

Present this morning were Commissioner of Police Dr. Clifton Hicken; Deputy Commissioner Police 'Administration', Mr. Ravindradat Budhram; Assistant Commissioner, Michael Kingston; Director of the GPF Academy, Sonia Herbert; and other senior members of the Joint Services.

The Swim Meet continues today, Saturday, October 31, at 10:00 hrs at the National Aquatic Centre. Track and Field events begin on Tuesday, November 3, with the finals scheduled for Friday, November 6, at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary, Georgetown.

31/10/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝟴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆

The Guyana Police Force (GPF), through Regional Division #8, participated in a Career Day activity hosted by Campbelltown Primary School on Friday, October 30, 2026.

The engagement saw the participation of 80 students from Grades 1 to 4 and six teachers.

During the interactive session, students were educated on the roles and responsibilities of police officers, the functions of the Traffic Department, road safety practices, and the importance of education, discipline, and community involvement.

The programme also featured road safety demonstrations, a question-and-answer session, and motivational discussions aimed at inspiring students to pursue their educational goals and consider careers in law enforcement.

The school's administration commended the initiative, noting the students' enthusiasm and growing interest in policing.

The activity reflects the GPF's continued commitment to youth development, career awareness, and strengthening police-community relations.

30/10/2026

29/10/2026

𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 #3 𝑭𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

Regional Division #3 continued the Guyana Police Force’s tradition of Wednesday Games Day with a football competition aimed at promoting teamwork, physical fitness, discipline and camaraderie among ranks.

The competition, coordinated by Sub-Division #2, brought together teams from the Division’s three sub-divisions and Headquarters for an afternoon of friendly rivalry and sportsmanship.

In the opening match, Sub-Division #1 defeated Headquarters 2–1, while Sub-Division #2 delivered an impressive performance, securing a 5–0 victory over Sub-Division #3.

The final encounter saw Sub-Division #2 continue its winning form, edging Sub-Division #1 by a 1–0 margin to emerge as the overall champions of the competition.

Addressing the ranks, Assistant Commissioner K. Pareshram encouraged continued participation in sporting activities, emphasising the importance of discipline, teamwork and good sportsmanship.

He noted that initiatives of this nature play an important role in strengthening relationships among ranks, boosting morale and fostering unity both on and off the field.

Also in attendance were Deputy Commander Senior Superintendent K. Das, Deputy Superintendents A. Solomon and A. Fredericks, along with other senior and junior ranks.

The activity concluded on a positive note, reinforcing the Guyana Police Force’s commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, teamwork and stronger bonds among its members through sports and recreational activities.

29/10/2026

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗜𝗜

The Guyana Police Force wishes to advise motorists and the general public that temporary road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented in Georgetown and along sections of the East Coast Demerara corridor on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, 2026, to facilitate the State Visit of His Majesty King Charles III.

Traffic restrictions will affect several major roadways and intersections, particularly in the vicinity of State House, the War Memorial, Promenade Gardens, Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Umana Yana, Stabroek Market, and the Kingston Seawall.

Motorists are urged to plan their journeys, utilise alternative routes, allow additional travelling time, and comply with the directions of Traffic Ranks.

Please note that restrictions will be implemented as operationally necessary and lifted when it is safe to do so.

The Guyana Police Force seeks the cooperation and understanding of all road users as we work to ensure public safety and the smooth flow of traffic during this historic State Visit.

Members of the public are encouraged to carefully review the attached Traffic Advisory for detailed road closures, affected intersections, and commencement times.

28/10/2026

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Young Street, Eve Leary, Kingston
Georgetown

Telephone

592-225-5401

Website

http://www.guyanapoliceforce.gy/

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