Regional Security System

In a significant move towards enhancing the capabilities of law enforcement officers in Guyana, a three-day workshop focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) was recently conducted by the Regional Security System (RSS) in collaboration with key local agencies, including the Guyana Police Force's Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the Director of Public Prosecutions Chamber (DPP). The workshop, spearheaded by RSS Legal Officer, Ms. Chanika Carrington, combined both practical and theoretical training, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of AML/CFT frameworks. Ms. Chanika Carrington along with three other experts from the RSS -- namely Dalia Jules, Javed Rebeiro and Richmark Deane, specialising in Digital Forensics, Terrorist Financing, Net Worth Analysis, Cash Seizure and Financial Analysis, provided insights into advanced techniques for detecting and preventing financial crimes. Their expertise was instrumental in equipping the participants with the necessary skills to address complex issues related to cash seizures and serious financial offences. Participants were also trained on methodologies for calculating net worth, which is crucial for identifying potential financial crimes as well as to the processes that facilitate international collaboration in tackling financial crimes. The primary aim of this capacity-building workshop was to enhance local law enforcement's ability to combat financial crimes effectively and to strengthen the overall integrity of the financial system. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to improve SOCU's and other integral agencies compliance with international standards and to strengthen their defenses and cooperation against money laundering and terrorism financing. According to the Legal Officer, Ms. Chanika Carrington, as such workshops continue, they play a vital role in fostering a more robust legal and operational environment for tackling these pressing financial issues. In an invited comment, Head of the Special Organized Crime Unit, Assistant Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh, who was at the conclusion of the workshop today at the Officers' Training Centre, noted the need for the timely training in the area, since his department has been undertaking several high profile investigations. (???????????? ?????? ???????????? ???? ??????'?? ???????????????? ?????????????? ????????????????)

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience and contribution of men, not only in our Member States, but around the world. Happy International Men's Day! #internationalmensday #strengththroughunity

The Regional Security System’s Regional Crime Observatory (RCO) embarked on a Knowledge Exchange Tour with the Belize Crime Observatory (BCO) in Belize City, in October, 2024. The tour sought to deepen the relationship between the two Observatories as they shared experiences; discussed strategies for utilising data in evidence-based tactical and strategic operations; techniques to identify crime patterns via spatial analysis, and creating visualisations through real-time dashboards. The RCO team visited the BCO’s office, Joint Intelligence Coordinating Committee (JICC), CompStats, Belize Central Prison, National Forensic Science Service (NFSS), and other agencies, for on-site demonstrations and exposure to best practices for modelling throughout the RSS Member States. The tour concluded with the Observatories affirming their continued collaboration to enhance analytical products and their application to improve regional citizen security. Photo 1: (L-R) Lt. Col Kerry Waterman (Director Policing and Risk Management, RSS HQ), Insp Leyna Cano (Head of CompStats), Mr. Sadio Harris (Operations Manager, Regional Crime Observatory), and CompStats Staff. Photo 2: (L-R) Ms. Dawn Mitchell (Staff Officer, Belize Crime Observatory), Mr. Sadio Harris (Operations Manager, Regional Crime Observatory), Mr. Virgilio Murillo (CEO Belize Central Prison), Lt. Col Kerry Waterman (Director Policing and Risk Management, RSS HQ), Mr. Michael Gladden (Chief Security Belize Central Prison), and Ms. Yasmin Tzib (Statistical Officer, Belize Crime Observatory).

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Congratulations on over four decades of dedicated service to Barbados and your partner countries in the Regional Security System. You have been a steadfast member of the RSS family, supporting crisis response, security operations and collaborative efforts for the betterment of the RSS. You are a symbol of excellence. #barbadosdefenceforce #anniversary

CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit (CDRU) members, deployed by the Regional Security System Headquarters, working to restore housing and other critical lifeline facilities, as well as assisting with the distribution of relief supplies, on Union Island. led by CDRU Director. The team is led by Lt. Cmdr Dorian Davis of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force. #hurricanerelief #hurricaneberyl #reliefefforts #unionisland #regionalsecurity

Second Lieutenant Anthony Jacobs of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force led a deployment of Regional Security System troops to Grenada early Sunday morning to assist in the security and relief efforts there, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. The officers, from the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, the Barbados Defence Force and the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, left Barbados via the Barbados Coast Guard's TRIDENT. #disasterrelief #grenada #hurricaneberyl #security #strengththroughunity #regionalsecurity

The Regional Security System deployed troops to St. Vincent and the Grenadines earlier today to assist in the security and relief efforts there, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Twenty-five officers from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda and the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, along with officials of the CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit, departed Barbados on the Barbados Coast Guard's LEONARD C BANFIELD. Before their departure, the troops were bid farewell by Director of Operations and Plans at the RSS, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Forde and Military Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force, Lt. Col. Carlos Lovell. #hurricaneberyl #stvincentandthegrenadines #relief #security #strengththroughunity #regionalsecurity

Staff Officer at the Regional Security System, Superintendent Eldeen Henry, supervised the deployment of the troops earlier today at the Barbados Port Authority. Twenty-five officers from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda and the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, along with officials of the CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit, departed Barbados en route to St. Vincent and the Grenadines to assist in the security and relief efforts there, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. #hurricaneberyl #stvincentandthegrenadines #relief #security #strengththroughunity #regionalsecurity