Police commissioner Clifton Hicken says strategic policing and technology are driving significant reductions in serious crime across Guyana.

Speaking on the programme ‘Police Round Up’, he reported declines in key categories, including murder, robbery and break and enter incidents.

He attributed these gains to intelligence led policing, expanded patrols and the use of command centers and surveillance systems nationwide.

“Our successes came… from the command centers in terms of electronic cameras and the rest of it, we started off with a command center. When we realised the level of work we’re getting from the command center, it was a policy decision by the government and the police that we’re going to have command centers across the region,” he said.

The commissioner noted that government backed investments are helping to transition from a safe city initiative to a broader, safe country approach.

“Now, for those persons who are inclined to do the wrong thing, despite your wearing masks and the rest of it, the cameras will find you. We are going to find you, and you’re going to be charged, and you’re going to go before the court. My suggestion to you is to stop,” he said.

Hicken also highlighted the role of community partnerships, urging citizens to report suspicious activities to support crime prevention efforts.