The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has introduced an extensive array of technological tools as part of a proactive crime-fighting strategy that is already yielding measurable results.
At the recent Annual Officers’ Conference, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken announced the deployment of 5,384 body-worn cameras across the nation. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability during police operations.
In addition to the body cameras, the Force has installed 58 CCTV cameras and rolled out 109 digital workstations, significantly boosting its surveillance capacity and modernizing investigative processes. Furthermore, smart policing systems and regional command centers have been expanded in Regions Three, Five, Six, and Ten, resulting in improved real-time monitoring and response capabilities.
Commissioner Hicken shared that these advancements are already correlating with a notable decline in crime rates. In 2025, serious crime fell by 25 percent, and current figures indicate a continued decrease of 23 percent, with the clear-up rate approaching 60 percent.
On the traffic enforcement front, the Safe Road Intelligence System has been particularly effective, issuing over 35,000 speed tickets since its launch. Remarkably, around 40 percent of those issued are already in compliance with traffic regulations.
Hicken stated that these figures illustrate the success of technology-driven policing in Guyana. Enhanced surveillance and stringent enforcement measures are contributing to a downward trend in serious crimes, reinforcing the government’s commitment to public safety through innovative policing strategies.
