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“…Police commanders and others in positions of power must not think that when they get to the job they need to reward themselves with gold and diamonds around their necks and fingers. If they have that, it means they are people who can be bribed. I can bribe you because that’s what you like. And you flaunt it. This has to stop.”
– Teams are not allowed to blackmail
In a strongly worded speech at the Guyana Police Force’s 158th Anniversary Symposium on Tuesday, Interior Minister Robeson Benn called for introspection and accountability within the police force, saying the police force must not extort the people.
The Minister stressed that the country is currently going through a period of significant political, economic and social change and therefore, the police force must rise to the challenge.
In his opening remarks, Benn highlighted the government’s prosperity plan, which includes saving the productive sector, securing benefits from oil and gas, and promoting sustainable development. He stressed that security and peace are important components of the plan, and the police force is at the forefront of ensuring these goals.
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