As police officers and ranks from across the country were awarded today for exceptional policing work, the Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, disclosed that there has been a 29% reduction in serious crimes in Guyana, according to the statistics from the Police.
“As we speak, we saw minus 29% reduction in serious crime alongside 62.1 percent clear up rate. That is commendable,” Commissioner Hicken said to a loud round of applause during the Annual Awards Ceremony held to celebrate the Guyana Police Force’s 186th Anniversary.
He said the reduction is as a result of “proactive policing activities” and “social crime prevention initiatives” that have been rolled out by the Force.
At the level of the Regional divisions, it was announced that district intelligence units have been set up to improve the Force’s ability to pre-empt and respond to trends, threats and crimes.
Traffic accidents, Commissioner Hicken said, remain a major concern, particularly fatal accidents. He reported a slight decrease in road accidents, which was attributed to the strategic efforts of the Traffic Departmen.
“Between January and May 2025, 889 e-tickets were issued through the Safe Road Intelligence Safety System – a reflection of enhanced enforcement and smarter policing,” the Police Commissioner said.
He said the employment of the speed cameras; real-time traffic monitoring; and the use of data driven interventions have significantly improved drivers’ compliance.
Underscoring the importance of boosting the capacity of the human capital, Commissioner Hicken said major attention is being placed on training.
“Between 2020 and 2025, 10,546 ranks benefited from 444 locally conducted training courses, reflecting our deep investment in continuous learning. In support of higher learning and specialized skills, we have awarded 1,374 ranks with scholarships and sponsorships, while 697 ranks have successfully completed 110 overseas training programmes,” he disclosed,
He said as part of efforts to strengthen the Force’s institutional capacity and learning, agreements have been signed with 24 academic institutions to ensure ranks receive training that is relevant to contemporary policing.
Meanwhile, the Traffic Chief, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mahendra Singh said the 186th Anniversary of the Police Force is also a celebration of the Force’s accomplishments and commitment to the citizenry to serve and protect.
“A hundred and eighty-six years of continuous service is no small feat, it represents countless hours of duty, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the protection of our citizens, the preservation of public order, and the upholding of the rule of law,” he said.
He said the Awards are not just symbols of recognition, but they also represent the combined efforts of all those who wear the Force’s uniform and serve under its banner.
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