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Two weeks ago the Guyana Police Force rolled out an elaborate security plan for the city forOne of the many police vehicles in need of constant repair.the Christmas season,Homer Bailey Reds Jersey, complete with foot, motorcycle and vehicular patrols.While the “foot soldiers” seem to be functioning well, albeit with limited success,Carlos Gonzalez Rockies Jersey, it is the vehicular patrol that could make a mockery of the police plans.Several patrol vehicles which have been earmarked for patrol duties are not in proper working condition. A visit to mechanic shops both in and out of the city which are tasked with repairing police vehicles, revealed a sorry sight.This is coupled with the constant sight of police vehicles being towed by other vehicles, in addition to the sight of policemen huffing and puffing, pushing broken down automobiles.It means that responding effectively to crimes might pose a major problem.The blame is being put squarely on the quality of vehicles that are being imported by the government for the police.This is compounded by the round the clock use of the vehicles by the police who are tasked with maintaining 24-hour security for the nation.But the situation may not be the same for too long, since according to a senior government official, the administration has a plan to stop the importation of used or reconditioned vehicles.The Ministry of Home Affairs and Minister Clement Rohee are always in the habit of boasting about the amount of money spent on equipping the Guyana Police Force with the necessary vehicles to carry out its mandate.The Minister, at every presentation of vehicles to the police, urges that care be taken in their handling.What was not being disclosed however was the fact that the police had raised concerns about the quality of the vehicles being procured.“A conscious decision has been taken,Brian McCann Astros Jersey, starting from the 2015 budget to procure brand new vehicles for governmental use, including the Guyana Police Force,” the government official told this newspaper.This move was taken to reduce the constant request for funds to effect repairs on government vehicles, most of which are used by the Guyana Police Force.Police sources have told this newspaper that ranks have tried to exercise care for the vehicles entrusted to them.“Vehicles going into the workshop and parts coming out and being replaced with old parts. The vehicles coming out the mechanic shop and the same day they got to go back in. Plenty money spending but is who getting all the money?” a rank queried.There were more damning reports.On East Coast Demerara there are at least two pieces of equipment that can hardly been called vehicles for patrol purposes.The vehicles are tilted to one side and the headlights are non-functioning; not to mention non-existent tail lights.They can hardly go over 30 miles per hour and so cannot go after criminals getting away from crime scenes.“We have vehicles that puncture on the road and we ain’t get spare wheel and jack. The day of the flood (last Wednesday) plenty vehicles were down. The vehicles ain’t getting to service on time because as soon as one shift comes in, another one going out. The vehicles ain’t even getting to cool off,” a patrol rank stated.“Some of the vehicles can’t even open from the inside so if we come under fire while sitting in them is trouble. Some ain’t even got windows. Is only because we like what we doing mek we taking this chance,Jordan Zimmermann Tigers Jersey,” the rank added.To address this situation, the force will certainly have to look at acquiring more vehicles to allow for a separate vehicle for every per 12 hour shift.“The police administration is presently looking at enhancing its fleet of vehicles to ensure that there are adequate vehicles to carry out our mandate and to prevent round the clock use,Todd Helton Rockies Jersey,” a high ranking police officer told Kaieteur News in an invited comment.Kaieteur News understands that the issue of more and better vehicles for the Guyana Police Force is also being addressed during engagements with the civilian Strategic Management Department, which is overlooking the implementation of the police reform process.But for now,Nolan Arenado Rockies Jersey, the police will have to make do with the few reconditioned vehicles and the other makeshift machines for their Christmas patrols.