B Division Police rolls out annual Christmas policing plans

Nov 20, 2016 News

Zero tolerance against noise nuisance and illegal activities

Samuel Whyte

The Police in Berbice ‘B’ Division under the command of Senior Superintendent Kevin Adonis recently unveiled their annual Christmas policing initiative which went into effect from November 15, 2016 to January 15, 2017
The unveiling of the plan was done in the Commander’s office at the B Division Headquarters in New Amsterdam, Berbice. In attendance were members of the media and the business community.
The commander shared the brief with Deputy Commander Superintendent Kurleigh Simon; Divisional Traffic Officer Superintendent Budnarine Persaud; Divisional Detective Officer Deputy Superintendent Gary McAlister; Sub Divisional Officers Deputy Superintendents Guy Nurse and Karl Wilson; Assistant Superintendent Keith Williams; and Inspector Elton Davidson; and Woman Inspector Yonette Stephen among others
Using the benefit of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Adonis stated that there are a number of reasons for the Christmas policing plan.
Some of the objectives and intentions of the plan are to minimize the activities of criminal elements and ensure a safe neighbourhood; reduce traffic congestion and road accidents and provide a safe and secure environment for all.
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 holiday.
Adonis and Simon both gave the assurance that there will be adequate police protection and presence during the Christmas season.
The police will pay keen attention to the three towns – New Amsterdam, Rose Hall Town, Corriverton – and other areas such as Port Mourant, Rosignol, Bush Lot, Bath and other populated areas and known hot spots in the county.
Increased monitoring will be done at the Berbice River Bridge, Moleson Creek Ferry Crossing and illegal crossings on the Corentyne River. Other areas such as key and vulnerable points including business places, banks, post offices and other financial institutions will be monitored.
Special arrangements will be in effect 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 numbers will also be boosted with the deployment of C.P.G and Neighbourhood Police in various communities.
Additionally, there will be mobile, beat, marine, fixed point patrols, road blocks, raids, cordon and searches and intelligence gathering. Traffic Patrols will also be intensified across the county.
Making some comparisons the commander said, there has been a 31% increase in cases made, compared to the same period. They prosecuted 43% in in comparison to 23% for the corresponding period.
Divisional Detective Officer, Gary Mc Alister, highlighting some difficulties faced by the division, stated that often victims are reluctant to come forward, give written statements and attend identification parades.
He noted, too, the non-cooperation from the business community including the withholding of CCTV footage. The images supplied are sometimes of low quality.
However, despite the challenges, he said, there has been a 23% reduction of crime in the division.
Commander Adonis assured that they are prepared to work with all stakeholders to ensure a crime and accident free Christmas. He also called on citizens to be security conscious.
He stated that they will up the ante against persons selling and lighting squibs and bombs, noise nuisance and road rage.
He is urging residents to report anything unusual during this period.
A number of community initiatives are ongoing in the division to boost relationships. The police continue to hold a number of community outreach programs monthly.

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