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Samuel WhyteThe Police in Berbice (B Division) under the command of Assistant Commissioner Christopher Griffith on Friday unveiled their annual Christmas policing initiative.The plan which went into effect on Friday November 15th was unveiled at a media brief held in the Commander’s office at the B Division headquarters in New Amsterdam Berbice.Apart from the Commander,Gorgui Dieng Louisville Jersey, also present at the activity were Deputy Commander Senior Superintendent Errol Watts, Divisional Officers of the three Police sub-divisions, Deputy Superintendent Linden Isles; Assistant Superintendent Karl Wilson; and Inspector Charles Hook and the Divisional Detective Officer, Assistant Superintendent Scotland.In a very elaborate presentation, Commander Griffith stated that there are a number of reasons for the police Christmas policing plan.During the Christmas period there is usually an increase in social, cultural and economic activities resulting in an increase in shopping and visitors coming into the country for the holidays.The increase in activity usually results in congestion and a likely increase in criminal activities.Some of the main objectives and intentions of the plan are to minimize the activities of criminal elements and ensure a safe neighbourhood; to reduce traffic congestion and road accidents; to provide a safe and secure environment for citizens,Rajon Rondo Kentucky Jersey, visitors and shoppers.Griffith also made some comparison for the year in review, which shows that the division did fairly well in terms of crime fighting.He gave the assurance that there will be adequate police protection and presence during the Christmas season and the police will not let up after the period.He said that although the Division is terribly understaffed,Anthony Jennings LSU Jersey, they aim to stick to their guns.To counter the shortage of staff, a number of initiatives will be put in place,De Veon Smith Michigan Jersey, including pulling ranks from desk duties to support those on the beat. Some ranks are also expected from police Headquarters in Georgetown. The numbers will also be boosted with the deployment of Community Policing Group members and Neighbourhood Police in various communities. The Division was recently boosted by additional vehicles.To effectively carry out the plan, the Division has been divided into four sectors. Sector One will cover from Mara to Borlam Turn; Sector Two takes in from No.1 Road to No. 62 Village Corentyne. Sector Three will cover West Berbice (Right bank of the Abary River to Ithaca W.B.B), while Sector Four will cover From No. 63 Village Corentyne to Moleson Creek on the Upper Corentyne.Some of the main shopping areas in Berbice that the police will pay keen attention to are New Amsterdam, Rose Hall Town,Andre Johnson Miami Jersey, Port Mourant, Corriverton, Rosignol,Luke Hancock Louisville Jersey, Bush Lot and Bath, West Coast Berbice.Special arrangements will also be put in place for Christmas Eve and Old Year’s Day to deal with traffic, crowd control, late shopping and other social gatherings at a number of locations throughout the Division. The Christmas policing method will be assessed on a weekly basis and changes and adjustments will be made where necessary.Additionally, there will be mobile,Patrick Peterson LSU Jersey, beat, marine, fixed point patrols, road blocks, raids,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, cordon and searches and intelligence gathering.Increased monitoring will be done at the Berbice River Bridge, Moleson Creek Ferry Crossing, Rosignol and New Amsterdam Stellings and illegal crossings on the Corentyne River. While monitoring of Guysuco Pay offices at Albion, Blairmont,Taylor Lewan Michigan Jersey, Rose Hall Canje and Skeldon estates will be intensified.Traffic Patrols will also be intensified on the West Coast Berbice Public Road and the Corentyne Highway.Crime tips will be distributed where necessary.Commander Griffith assured that they are prepared to work with all stakeholders to ensure, as far as possible a crime and accident free Christmas.He stated that they will up the ante against persons selling and lighting squibs and bombs, noise nuisance and road rage.The Commander and his senior ranks, although working under severe constraints including vehicular and staff shortage, have been credited with the reduction of crime in the Division. |
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