The Guyana Police Force says it has taken note of concerns raised in relation to an allegation that a member of the public was turned away while attempting to make a police report at more than one police station.
The matter reportedly stemmed from an incident at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport involving a suitcase mix-up, after which the affected passenger sought to make a report to facilitate further action.
The Office of Professional Responsibility has since been directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the allegation and to determine whether there was any breach of Force policy, procedure, or professional conduct by the ranks involved.
“The Guyana Police Force wishes to make it clear that members of the public should not be turned away when they visit a police station to make a report. Where a matter falls within another station’s area of responsibility, the report must still be received and properly recorded, after which the necessary referral or transmission should be made through the appropriate police channels,” the Force said.
The GPF also noted that the ranks identified in the complaint have since been “rotated for developmental and administrative purposes while the matter is being reviewed”.
