Richard Faikall College gets computers

Jun 13, 2013 News

On Saturday last, stakeholders, police officers, teachers and students witnessed the launching of the state of the art Information Technology centre, established at the Richard Faikall Police College, at Suddie.
The centre, which was the initiative of the Zara Reality Holdings Centre, an overseas-based Guyanese group, saw the installment of 36 Dell Desktop computers. These will facilitate training in the field of Information Technology to members of the force, students and the wider populace. The donors were Jay Sobhraj, Silvie Sobhraj, Nardeo Singh and Sarwan Budhu, all business Associates.
Acting Police Commissioner, Leroy Brumell, who was among other senior police officers reminded the audience about the importance of police training.

The computers that were donated by Zara Reality Holdings.

Brumell went on to explain how crucial the attainment of IT knowledge is in today’s modern world, especially when it is applicable to effectively addressing crime.
The Commissioner added that the implementation of the state of the art computer centre came at a time when the Police Force has become modernized, in the area being equipped with modern technology and refurbishing of their buildings.
Brumell noted too, that with the training of police officers in the field of Information Technology, which is critical, the gap between the public and ranks will gradually be narrowed.
Some $200M, he said, was budgeted for the Guyana Police Force.  “No amount of training is invaluable.”
Computer consultant and member of the Zara Reality Holdings, Naresh Singh, said that while many similar state of the art centres were established in various parts of Guyana, by his company, five centres were also established in North America.
Singh explained that the Centre while it is being housed in the building of the Richard Faikall College, at Suddie, will prepare police officers to effectively address cyber crime. Singh added that the pilot programme with the engagement of the private sector can help to play an integral part in the growth of the national economy.
Five fifth form students from various Essequibo Secondary Schools were already interviewed and will receive training in IT Education in preparation for the upcoming Caribbean Examination Council’s Examinations, through the training school.
Region Two Vice Chairman, Vishnu Samaroo, who was also present at the ceremony noted, that while information technology is vital the programmes would have a lot of spin off benefits.
Also in attendance were Deputy Commissioner, Balram Persaud, Commander of “G” Division, Dale Alves, Director of Public Prosecution, Shalimar Ali Hack, students, teachers, businessmen and other senior police officers.