𝐆PF 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐒

Statement from the Guyana Police Force

— 𝒓𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 ‘𝒛𝒆𝒓𝒐 𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆’ 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒖𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

“The Guyana Police Force wishes to strongly remind members of the public that offering bribes to police officers is a criminal offence and a serious act that undermines the rule of law, accountability, and the integrity of law enforcement.

The Guyana Police Force has noted with concern an increasing number of incidents where individuals attempt to influence police officers through bribes and ‘tokens of appreciation’ in order to evade lawful procedures. Such actions not only compromise the values of justice and fairness but also contribute significantly to the erosion of public trust in law enforcement institutions.

The Guyana Police Force is committed to upholding professionalism, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption. We have established internal mechanisms to identify, investigate, and deal decisively with any officer found engaging in corrupt practices. At the same time, we urge members of the public to play their part in the fight against corruption by refusing to offer bribes under any circumstances.

Members of the public are reminded that both the giver and receiver of a bribe are culpable under the law and will face the full consequences of their actions.

We encourage citizens to report any instances of bribery or attempted bribery to the Commissioner of Police Secretariat via the hotline numbers: (227-1611 ext 4001, 225-6411, 225-2700, and 600-3019).

Officers of the Guyana Police Force, from the time of their recruitment, are trained to serve with professionalism, impartiality, integrity, and dedication. Engaging in bribery undermines the very foundation of public trust, accountability, and justice.

The Force has a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct. Any rank found guilty of soliciting or accepting bribes will face the full force of the law. Equally, any member of the public found offering bribes will also be prosecuted.

It is important to note that the Government of Guyana has reinforced its commitment to transparency by mandating the use of body cameras by all law enforcement ranks at ports of entry. This measure will enhance accountability and help safeguard the rights of every traveller.

The Guyana Police Force calls on all citizens to respect the law, uphold your integrity, and desist from offering bribes or inducements of any kind. The Guyana Police Force remains committed to serving and protecting with professionalism, integrity, and honour.

Together, we must ensure that corruption has no place in our society. Together, we can build a society based on integrity, accountability, and justice.”