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At a conference held at the Ministry of Public Security, Brickdam, Georgetown yesterday, Minister Khemraj Ramjattan, announced that the Community Policing Groups (CPGs),Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, over the next year, will be undergoing training in a number of areas,NFL Jerseys From China, including human trafficking, suicide prevention, interpersonal violence, firefighting,Cheap Jerseys Supply, road safety andMinister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan makes a point during the press briefing at the Ministry of Public Security, Brickdam,Stitched Jerseys, Georgetown.first aid training.In addition, to commemorate this milestone, the A2 Division Community Policing will be hosting a series of events throughout the 15 Policing Divisions under the theme, “Community Policing Building Public Trust, Social Cohesion and embracing Youth Development”.Some of the events have already begun. The anniversary will conclude on May 5, 2016. These events will entail a spelling bee competition; an interfaith service; Schools Outreach and Community Meeting; Women’s conference; a symposium; route march; Youth Conference and Camp Fire; Dinner and Awards Ceremony and a Family Fun day.At the conference today, the Minister revealed that there were 5,194 members who currently report to 263 CPGs located nationwide.This high number of volunteers has surpassed that of the Guyana Police Force (GPF)’s.Ramjattan told the gathering yesterday that the CPGs’ role is neither equal nor separate to that of the GPF.“The police force is superior to CPGs,Supply NFL Jerseys, and we must understand that. The CPG is supplementing the Police Force and they are going to be integrated with the activities of police as they have been over the years,” Ramjattan said.The Minister reminded the CPGS of their main objective – which is to harness the energies of willing members of communities to support the work of the police.He continued that the current strength of the Guyana Police Force is some 3,500. He urged members of CPGs to encourage recruiting for the force at the community level.Meanwhile,Alex Goligoski Jersey, reports have indicated that during the period of June 2015 to December 2015, the CPGs conducted 265 vehicular patrols,China NFL Jerseys, 138 motorcycle patrols, 150 bicycle patrols, 443 foot patrols, 50 baton patrols and 13 ATV patrols. These patrols have led to 38 arrests for crimes ranging from murder to domestic violence. |
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