Opportunities for advancement are tied to performance, discipline & education – Deputy Commissioner tells new recruits – INews Guyana

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) Academy on Thursday hosted a graduation ceremony for recruits who successfully completed Recruit Courses 395, 396, 397, and 398.

Attendees at the event included Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration’ Mr. Ravindradat Budhram, Woman Senior Superintendent Dr. Nicola Kendall, Senior Superintendent John Barker and Woman Senior Superintendent Ms. Leslyn Halley-Smith, amongst other senior and junior officers.

“The graduation of Courses 395, 396, 397, and 398 is a proud milestone for the Guyana Police Force, symbolising the continued investment in training officers who will serve with discipline, fairness, and integrity,” the GPF said in a statement.

Over six months, recruits underwent intensive academic and practical training. The programme blended theory with hands-on practice, covering areas such as human rights, constitutional law, police powers, trafficking in persons, traffic offences, human smuggling, firearm drills, patrol duties, and theatre training.

Recruits also gained first-hand experience through station and mortuary visits, duties at the Caribbean Premier League, and participation in academy activities such as the road march, church service, and athletic meet.

Deputy Commissioner Budhram delivered the feature address, urging graduates to embody resilience and professionalism.

“Every challenge is an opportunity to grow and learn. Remember, it’s not about being perfect; it’s about being committed to serving and protecting our community with integrity and compassion,” he noted.

He recognised branch commanders and academy staff for their roles in the training journey. Addressing the recruits, he spoke on the values of faith, family, discipline, and education, while highlighting the importance of community involvement, justice, and fairness in policing.

He reminded them to remain mentally and physically strong, to avoid taking sides in cases and always uphold evidence and truth, and that that policing is not just enforcing laws but building trust and inspiring communities.

He also noted that opportunities for advancement are tied to performance, discipline, and education as he encouraged officers to pursue degrees and engage in sports.

The ceremony celebrated the outstanding performers of each course:
𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏: 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒖𝒅
𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝟯𝟵𝟱
Best Student: Const. 27381 Adams
Best Classroom Rank: Const. 27459 Teixeira
Best Drill: Const. 27415 Hartcourt
𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝟯𝟵𝟲
Best Student: Const. 27432 Mangal
Best Classroom Rank: Const. 27404 December
Best Drill: Const. 27387 Andrew
𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝟯𝟵𝟳
Best Student: Const. 27387 Andrew
Best Classroom Rank: Const. 27416 Haynes
Best Drill: Const. 27407 Edwards
𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝟯𝟵𝟴 (𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲)
Best Student: Const. W. 27401 Daniels
Best Classroom Rank: Const. W. 27428 Khan
Best Drill: Const. W. 27384 Abrams

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