Commander of “F”, Division Ravindradat Budhram said that the Kalcoon Police Youth Group was formed with 45 youths with the aim of creating a positive environment.
Adding that two reputable villagers in the community were elected to head the youth group, Commander Budhram said police will assist on a fortnightly basis since it takes two hours from Bartica to Kalcoon.
“Woman Corporal Vansluytman will meet at a date earliest to discuss activities pertaining to the youth group,” he noted.
The commander said items were donated to the youth group that includes: Cricket bats, wickets, footballs, sneakers and flannel balls.
He explained that Kalcoon is a small village located along the left bank of the Mazuruni River. It was incorporated into Bartica when its boundaries were expanded to convert it into a town. This village is now part of constituency seven and the main economic actives there are farming and fishing. The community has about 21 houses with a population of 160 persons, 60 of whom are children.
“Improving communications between law enforcement and youth is central to effective community policing. It keeps officers safer, and helps officers develop relationships with youth that can yield helpful information. Good communication means that interactions don’t escalate into complicated situations and result in unnecessary arrests,” the commander said.
He underscored that a single conversation cannot address every issue. It may take multiple conversations before youth and police find common ground and understand each other’s perspectives, but a single conversation that is effective and respectful can spark interest and a willingness to consider more dialogue in the future.
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