Cops to be trained to better address noise nuisance complaints 

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are strengthening their collaboration to tackle noise nuisance across the country.

Representatives of the EPA met with Commissioner of Police Dr. Clifton Hicken and senior members of the Guyana Police Force on Monday, at the Commissioner’s Conference Room, Eve Leary, Georgetown.

The meeting formed part of ongoing efforts under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two agencies, with a focus on improving the Police Force’s capacity to effectively respond to complaints involving excessive noise.

As part of the collaboration, Police ranks will receive specialised training in the handling of noise nuisance complaints, including the proper use of equipment to measure and assess noise levels.

The initiative will also ensure that the equipment is properly calibrated and that ranks responsible for its use are adequately trained.

Training will commence this week across all 12 policing divisions, allowing ranks throughout the country to develop the necessary skills to respond to noise-related complaints in a consistent and professional manner.

The collaboration between the GPF and EPA is expected to strengthen the response to noise nuisance complaints, while promoting greater compliance with regulations governing noise levels across the country.