The Guyana Police Force today confirmed that its Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has been investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct by Officers at the Guyana Police Force Academy, Georgetown Campus.

According to a statement from the Force, the alleged incidents were recently reported to the Commissioner of Police, who directed that an investigation be conducted immediately.

Several Academy staff members and recruits were interviewed and provided statements to the OPR investigators. The Police said the investigation has been completed, and the case file will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for advice.

An officer and three sergeants have since been transferred from the Academy.

News Source understands that the complaints against the Police Officers involved serious sexual assault allegations and claims of sexual advances being made by the Officers against female recruits.

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