The new Brickdam Police Headquarters is 78 per cent complete and remains on schedule for completion by mid-December 2026, with commissioning expected in January 2027.
The state-of-the-art facility is being designed to enhance both police operations and public service delivery. It would support the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) long-term digital transformation agenda.
Commissioner of Police Dr Clifton Hicken told the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Monday that the vision is for the Brickdam Police Headquarters to become the GPF’s digital nerve centre.
He said it would support faster decision-making, improved coordination and more effective crime prevention and investigation nationwide.
Citizens will have access to a range of police services under one roof, including police clearances, crime reporting, investigation enquiries, traffic services, firearm licensing, criminal records services and victim support services.
Police officers will also benefit from a modern work environment with improved office space, advanced information and communication technology, parking, and other amenities aligned with international best practices and officer wellness standards.
“The new Brickdam Police Headquarters represents a major step towards building a modern, technology-enabled police service that can respond more efficiently to the needs of citizens while improving the working environment for our ranks,” Dr Hicken stated.
The commissioner said the relocation of operations from Eve Leary to Brickdam will create opportunities to strengthen the force’s technological capabilities by introducing integrated digital systems.
These initiatives form part of the GPF’s 2027 to 2031 Strategic Plan, which includes the development of an Integrated Crime Information System, electronic case management, digital evidence management, forensic information systems and enhanced intelligence and crime analysis capabilities.
Plans are also being explored to establish a modern Command and Control Centre capable of supporting real-time CCTV monitoring, emergency response coordination, GPS-enabled fleet management, body-worn camera integration and secure communication networks connecting regional divisions and police stations countrywide.
The headquarters will also facilitate the integration of electronic records management, human resource systems, asset and fleet management platforms and centralised databases accessible to police divisions throughout Guyana.
According to the commissioner, the digital systems will reduce administrative delays, improve information sharing and allow officers to dedicate more time to frontline policing and public service.