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Nov 23, 2014 News
By Samuel Whyte
The Police in Berbice ‘B’ Division headed by Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph on Friday
unveiled their annually Christmas plan-‘Christmas policing from November 15, 2014 to January 15, 2015’.
The plan was announced to the media in the boardroom of the Berbice Regional Health Authority (BRHA) at Fort Canje, Berbice.
It attracted Deputy Commander of the Division, Senior Superintendent Marlon Chapman, Member of Parliament and Chief Executive Officer of the Berbice Regional Health Authority, Dr Vishwa Mahadeo and a number of senior police officers in the division.
Commander Joseph 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.
There are Guyanese returning on vacation and an increase in activity in the business areas, coupled with an increase in road traffic, resulting in congestion and also 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, visitors and shoppers.
Mr. Joseph also made some comparison for the year in review. He said that the Division did fairly well in terms of crime fighting.
“We have a good rapport and work programme and we do not aim to let up at this time.”
He gave the assurance that there will be adequate police protection and presence during the Christmas season. But the Division is working with only about half of its required staff establishment.
The Commander said that help will be coming from Georgetown. He has requested and got approval from Commissioner Seelall Persaud for additional ranks for the Division. The numbers will be helped with the deployment of C.P.G members and Neighbourhood Police in various communities.
Commenting on the shortage of vehicles in the region the commander stated that definitely there are not enough vehicles, but there are contingency plans in place. The business committee is set to assist.
Some of the main shopping areas in Berbice that the police will pay keen attention to are New Amsterdam, Rose Hall Town, Port Mourant, Corriverton, Rosignol, Bush Lot and Bath, West Coast Berbice.
Also expected to attract heavier police attention are the other populated areas and known hot spots in the county.
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 Commander stated that 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, beat, marine and fixed point patrols, road blocks, raids, cordon and searches and intelligence gathering.
He said that there will be increased monitoring of the Berbice River Bridge, Moleson Creek Ferry Crossing, Rosignol and New Amsterdam Stellings and illegal crossings on the Corentyne River as well as increased monitoring of Guysuco Pay offices at Albion, Blairmont, Rose Hall Canje and Skeldon.
Areas including business places, banks, post offices and financial institutions and Television stations and hospitals will see greater police presence also.
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 Joseph 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. He also shared the telephone numbers of all the senior ranks in the Division. He is urging residents to report anything untoward.
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