Sergeant Clarke is Best Cop of Division 4 ‘A’
−ranks receive on-the-spot promotion
DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Sergeant Clive Clarke of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has emerged as the 2019 Best Cop of Division 4 ‘A’ (Agricola-Cummings Lodge district).
Best Cop, Sergeant Clive Clarke receiving tokens from Commissioner of Police, Leslie James
The announcement garnered applause at the Division’s annual Christmas luncheon at the Brickdam Police Station on Tuesday.
Additionally, several officers were elevated in rank. The subordinate officer at the Stabroek Police Outpost, Corporal Hicks, was promoted on the spot to sergeant.
Woman Lance Corporal Rodney who is attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Alberttown Police Station, was promoted to Corporal. She is also with the station’s Sexual Offences Unit.
The other new Corporals are Lance Corporals Trotz and Ward.
Among the officers promoted to Lance Corporal were Woman Constables 22538 Erna and 23751 Adams.
Commissioner of Police Leslie James urged the ranks to remain steadfast and resolute as they execute their daily mandates, despite the negative comments from the public.
“This job must be dealt with, without fear, without affection, malice and ill will. You have the entire Force behind you and you must understand that,” the commissioner stated.
“I urge that while you engage the public, you do so with proper conduct and with the understanding that you are representing an organisation that deals with law and order,” Commissioner James emphasised.
Meanwhile, 12 Officers received gifts and awards from Laparkan in various categories for their performances throughout the year, while 22 were presented the Sergeants Award.