ANNUAL OFFICERS’ CONFERENCE – 11–13 FEBRUARY 2026
Submitted by Clifton Hicken
Commissioner of Police.
Theme “Modern Policing for a Modern Nation: Integrating Technology, Innovation,
and Leadership to Strengthen Public Safety and Trust.”
The Annual Officers’ Conference, held from the 11th to the 13th of February 2026 under the theme
“Modern Policing for a Modern Nation: Integrating Technology, Innovation, and Leadership to
Strengthen Public Safety and Trust,” marked a decisive moment in the continued transformation
of the Guyana Police Force. Over two full days of presentations and strategic discussions,
operational performance, administrative systems, infrastructure development, crime trends,
welfare services, and the Force’s reform agenda were rigorously examined. The Conference
concluded on the third day with the Annual Mess Dinner, providing an opportunity for newly
appointed officers to formally dine and mark their entry into commissioned service as Junior
Officers.
The President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, charged the
Guyana Police Force to accelerate modernisation and deepen public trust through decisive
leadership, technology, and community partnership. The President outlined the following
expectations:
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