Detective Corporal Prem Narine from the Criminal Investigations Department’s Major Crime Unit who was named overall Best Cop received $250,000 prize money, at the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Award Ceremony held on Wednesday at the Tactical Drill Square, Eve Leary.
The Police issued $18 million worth in cash, trophies, certificates and plaques to its best performers for the year 2016.
This end-of-year award ceremony saw ranks from the various policing divisions across the country receiving some $18 million in cash and prizes for their bravery and outstanding performances in carrying out their duties.
While there are several other incentive schemes in the Force, this particular award ceremony is especially anticipated by many Police Officers, since it is held just before the Christmas holidays.
As usual, ranks from all seven Police Divisions were awarded in the areas of crime fighting, anti-narcotics exercises, traffic control and services to the communities. However, two ranks outshone their colleagues at this year’s award ceremony.
With 14 years of service under his belt, Narine was awarded for his commitment and contributions in the area of criminal investigations. He has solved a number of serious crimes, including 19 cases of murder, two cases of accessory to murder, seven cases of armed robberies, three cases of simple larceny, four cases of human trafficking, two cases of illegal firearm and ammunition possession, and one case of corrupt transaction by agent.
