Top Cop concludes Divisional Inspections

Police Commissioner Leslie James DSS, DSM concluded his Divisional Inspections in Bartica ( F Division).

The Police Chief, his Deputy Commissioners and several other key officers arrived at the Bartica Stelling shortly after midday on Saturday and were welcomed by the Divisional Commander, Senior Superintendent Kelvin Adonis; top regional officials and a guard-of-honour. The commissioner then inspected a parade comprised of police and community policing group members. Impressed with the ranks’ turnout and bearing, Commissioner James promoted nine policemen on-the-spot and another an hour later at the Bartica Community Centre Ground.

At the community centre ground, the commissioner spoke of the direction the Force is heading, in respect to its reformation process which has already begun. A number of issues and concerns were raised by the packed auditorium, among who were representatives from various sectors of society. These were all addressed by the Top Cop and his Deputies.

Mayor of Bartica Gifford Marshall and the Region’s acting Regional Executive Officer Hubert Knights both in delivering brief remarks spoke highly of the performance of ranks and pledged to continue to lend support where necessary. Regional Chairman Mr Gordon Bradford was also present, but had to leave to attend another engagement. Those promoted are Corporal 21516 Tishan Rodrigues to Sergeant; Lance Corporal 20640 Ryan Craigen to Corporal; Lance Corporal 21665 Keron Crandon to Corporal; Woman Detective Constable 22540 Toni Bentley to Corporal; Detective Constable 20643 Phillip Bourne to Lance Corporal; Constable 18744 Andre Fung to Lance Corporal; Constable 23647 Jermaine Batson to Lance Corporal; Constable 23784 Burt Burnette to Lance Corporal and woman detective.

(Kaieteur News)