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REGION 7 POLICE TRAINED TO TACKLE ELECTION OFFENSES AHEAD OF SEPT. 1 ELECTIONS

Bartica, Region 7 — With Guyana preparing for its next national elections, police ranks in Region 7 are sharpening their knowledge of electoral laws and enforcement protocols. Seventy-six officers from the division recently completed a two-day training on election offences and operational preparedness, held on June 12 and 13, 2025, at the Zara Computer Center in Bartica.

The session was led by Superintendent of Police and Attorney-at-Law Delon Fraser, and focused on equipping officers with the legal and procedural tools needed to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

Assistant Commissioner Dion Moore, Commander of Regional Division #7, opened the session by urging officers to maintain professionalism, impartiality, and vigilance as the country moves into election mode.

“This training is not just about law—it’s about trust,” Moore said. “The public must know that the police are ready to ensure a fair and secure election.”

Superintendent Fraser outlined key provisions of Guyana’s electoral legislation, including the Representation of the People Act (Chapter 1:03) and the National Assembly (Validity of Elections) Act (Chapter 1:04). He walked officers through the most common—and most serious—election offences, such as:

  • Bribery (Section 128): Offering money or gifts to influence voters
  • Treating (Section 129): Providing food or drink to sway electoral choices
  • Undue Influence (Section 130): Using threats or intimidation to pressure voters
  • Personation (Section 131): Voting under another person’s identity
  • Multiple Voting (Section 132): Casting more than one vote
  • Illegal Practices (Section 133): Including ballot tampering and obstructing voters
  • Secrecy Violations (Section 134): Interfering with the confidentiality of the vote
  • Fraudulent Devices (Section 135): Manipulating or falsifying election outcomes
  • Misconduct at Polling Stations (Section 136): Causing disruptions during the voting process

Fraser also covered protocols for identifying, documenting, and responding to suspected election-related offences on polling day and in the lead-up to the vote.

The training is part of a national push to ensure law enforcement officers are fully prepared to support a free, fair, and credible electoral process.

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