President Ali urges police force to find ways to win public’s trust

President Irfaan Ali told senior officers of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) that enhanced professionalism within the force will result in notable improvements in the way they are viewed by the citizens of Guyana. The President was at the time delivering remarks at the Annual Commissioner’s Breakfast, which was held yesterday morning at the Officers Mess, Eve Leary. “For you who serve in the police force, professionalism is the embodiment of everything you do. And I’m not asking for anything beyond that, beyond that professionalism that would see a remarkable improvement in the way the population views you, views your uniform, and the Government.” He said this is critical as the force’s performance and the Government’s performance go hand in hand and are inseparable in the eyes of the population.

He urged the senior officers to build a legacy of success which is marked by teamwork, trust and commitment. “I ask you, the senior and commanding officers for us to introspect and for us to strategically come up with possible new ways or modified ways in winning that trust, in winning that confidence.”

The President assured the officers that their welfare and that of their families are paramount to the Government and that they will see noticeable improvement in their livelihoods over the next five years.

He however noted that this must go in tandem with enhanced performance.

“We expect to see marked improvement in performance. A lot of professionals believe that we should go on a case outcome basis for incentives in the police force, similar to a production incentive in all the industries. I don’t believe this to be the only way forward. Because we must never give the impression that our only driving force to resolve a case is incentives and rewards.” The President then reminded the officers that their primary driving force should be their oath, commitment to office and their love for country.

(Kaieteur News)