As part of its ongoing transformation process, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) emphasised the importance of proper training and leadership development among its ranks. On Friday, the GPF Academy hosted a graduation ceremony for 70 ranks who successfully completed the Junior Leaders and Final Training Courses, earning academic upgrades and certifications.
The courses completed included Junior Leaders One, Junior Leaders Two, and Final Training No 3/2025. Graduates received certifications in several key areas including Information Technology, Applied Research in Policing, Public Order, Case Management, and Public Speaking. These qualifications aim to enhance the ranks’ ability to objectively assess situations, communicate effectively and maintain public order, thereby promoting more efficient and effective policing across the Force.
Delivering the feature address was Woman Senior Superintendent, Dr Nicola Kendall, head of the Strategic Planning and Implementation Unit. In her remarks, Dr Kendall highlighted that these courses are designed not only to educate but also to inspire responsibility, discipline and innovation among police officers.
“We must recognise that leadership in today’s environment requires much more than rank; it demands character, competence and the courage to do what is right even when it is difficult,†Dr Kendall told the graduands.
She further urged the officers to apply the principles they have learned and to lead with integrity, professionalism and accountability, while supporting their peers.
Dr Kendall concluded by congratulating the graduates, and encouraged them to continue striving for growth while remaining committed to the oath to serve and protect the public.
Outstanding performers were recognised with awards for exceptional achievement throughout the courses.
The Junior Leader Course number 1 awarded 1st Runner-Up to Corporal 25285 Evans, 2nd Runner-Up to Sergeant 24366 Gordon, and 3rd Runner-Up to Woman Lance Corporal 26330 Fordyce. For Junior Leader Course number 2, the 1st Runner-Up was Corporal 33993 Holder, 2nd Runner-Up Corporal 23784 Burnette, and 3rd Runner-Up Corporal 25484 Massiah.
In the Final Training Course, Corporal 24126 Lekha secured 1st Runner-Up, Corporal 23159 Marlon 2nd Runner-Up, and Corporal 22023 Fordyce 3rd Runner-Up. The valedictorian of the ceremony was Corporal 25285 Evans.
