The second annual Women in Law Enforcement Summit got underway at the Police Officers’ Mess on Monday under the theme “Inspiring Inclusion, Advancing Women in Law Enforcement”.

The forum is examining the role that women play as leaders to maintain safe communities, while shining a spotlight on the challenges faced by women in law enforcement.

Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus, in his address to the opening of the summit stated that women in law enforcement continue to make strides, while showing strength and resilience in what they do. He said women remain at the forefront in ensuring the safety of communities and citizens.

“We stand here today, recognising with immense pride the incredible strides women have made in law enforcement. From the pioneering detectives who shattered glass ceilings with their relentless pursuit of justice to the patrol officers who bravely serve on the front lines, your dedication and courage are an inspiration. You are the embodiment of strength, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the safety of our citizens,” Mr. Brutus said.

Challenges that female law enforcement officers encounter in the conduct of their duties will be addressed, Mr. Brutus said.

“Over the next few days, we will delve into critical topics that hold the key to unlocking the full potential of women in law enforcement…We will explore concrete strategies to dismantle unconscious bias in promotion processes. This includes implementing fair and transparent evaluation procedures, utilizing blind selection panels, and creating opportunities for targeted training programmes focused on leadership development for women,” he stated.

The event is a collaboration between the Guyana Police Force, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

It is examining a number of issues related to women and their work in law enforcement including, human resources management, behavioural and communication skills, team building, decision-making, gender differences, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurship.

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