…urged to not “succumb to the temptation of corruption”
The Guyana Police Force on Wednesday hosted a Passing Out Parade for 98 new officers who recently completed the Basic Recruit Courses 364 to 66, successfully inducting them into the realm of the Force.
Training began on September 6, 2017, with 127 new recruits, however, because of the intensity of the courses, only 98 graduated.
The new officers were subjected to teachings in crime, traffic and Information Technology along with other aspects of training to make them well rounded Police Officers.
While delivering the feature address, Assistant Police Commissioner Nigel Hoppie applauded the officers for completing the training course. He noted the fact that they are part of the parade bears testimony to their strong will and dedication toward protecting the citizens of Guyana.
“As the new generation of Policemen and women you will face moral challenges and high public expectations and you are expected at all times to exhibit that professionalism and dedication so necessary for the execution of duties. From this point forward until the day you leave this job, you will be in the public’s eyes subject to constant comments… it is just a fact from now on,” he said.
“Remember the oath you took to serve and protect the citizens of this country, this must always be on the forefront of your minds. Avoid temptation and remain honest when carrying out your functions. Law enforcement officials are expected to display special qualities,” Hoppie added.
He urged the officers to be committed to serving their communities, to execute their duties without fear or favour and to develop a high degree of self-discipline and integrity. In addition, he challenged the officers not to succumb to the temptation of corruption.
He challenged the new officers to take every opportunity to enrich their knowledge, skills and abilities to address the weaknesses. He noted the officers are required to display high moral and ethical standards at all times, adding they are to not only be Policemen in uniforms.
“You need to be imbued with the understanding that the public comprises people with an infinite variety of attitudes and disposition which will often be at variance with yours, hence the need to display the level of professionalism that is in keeping with a modern Police Force. Remember this is a service profession. It is your responsibility to protect and serve, never take action based on emotion,” he noted.
“One of the fundamental keys to successful law enforcement is good Police-community relation or the relationship between the Police and the community you serve. Good Police community relations are imperative to developing trust between Police and citizens, without this trust Police work becomes much less effective,” Hoppie explained.
In presenting the course overview, Sergeant Anderson said since the commencement of the training sessions the ranks were exposed to various techniques and the essential principles of policing practices and principles.
At the parade, the graduates were awarded trophies in the categories of most improved, runner up and best student for each course.
