Smart Patrol to help police track traffic offenders, wanted persons using recognition technology
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is set to expand its use of technology in road safety and law enforcement with the introduction of Smart Patrol, a system designed to help officers identify vehicles with outstanding traffic violations and locate persons and vehicles wanted in criminal investigations.
Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond, in a video statement released on Sunday, said the initiative builds on the Road Safety Intelligence System (SRIS), which was launched in 2024 through a partnership involving the Government, the Guyana Police Force and the National Data Management Authority (NDMA).
Since its introduction, over 90,000 electronic tickets have been issued through the system, according to the Minister.
Walrond explained that Smart Patrol will bring the technology directly to police vehicle patrols, using number plate and facial recognition capabilities to assist officers in identifying persons and vehicles of interest.
Under the system, cameras mounted on police vehicles will scan number plates and check them against SRIS records in real time. Officers will receive alerts when vehicles are linked to outstanding traffic tickets or other violations.
The technology will also assist in identifying vehicles and persons sought in criminal investigations, including those flagged by other enforcement agencies.
Once an alert is received, officers can intercept the vehicle, verify the information and take the necessary enforcement action.
According to Walrond, the system will strengthen the Police Force’s ability to identify repeat traffic offenders and ensure that motorists are held accountable for violations.
She said the initiative forms part of the Government’s efforts to use technology to improve road safety and address dangerous driving behaviour.
“Our goal remains clear, change dangerous driving behaviour and protect lives,” the Minister stated.
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