Senior Superintendent Dion Moore, Police Commander for Regional Division Seven (7), announced on Monday, January 13, 2025, that his division achieved a 42.6% overall reduction in serious crimes during the years 2023 and 2024. He also reported a 29% decrease in traffic accidents in the region in 2024 compared to 2023.
This was disclosed during a meeting with Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken and the Force’s Executive Leadership Team, including Deputy Commissioners Ravindradat Budhram, Errol Watts, Wendell Blanhum, and Simon McBean.
The meeting with the officers and ranks of Region 7 is part of Commissioner Hicken’s ongoing initiative to engage with all members of the Police Force.
The objective is to “set the tone,” address concerns, and outline the strategic direction for the GPF in 2025 and beyond.Commissioner Hicken and the Executive Leadership Team commended Commander Moore and his officers and ranks in the region for their outstanding efforts in areas such as crime prevention and detection, traffic management, and community engagement.
Their work has resulted in notable reductions in crime and traffic accidents across the Division.During the meeting, the Commissioner highlighted the pillars of the Force’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, emphasizing their significance in enhancing the Police Force’s infrastructure, human resource capabilities, operational efficiency, and collaborative partnerships.
Commissioner Hicken also elaborated on the six strategic pillars of the Force: Infrastructure, Developing Our People, Performance, Professionalism and Accountability, Operations, and Partnership.
To ensure ranks were aligned with the Force’s strategic direction, he randomly selected individuals to identify the pillars, testing their knowledge. A strong advocate for police-community engagement, Commissioner Hicken highlighted the numerous benefits of outreach programs and emphasized the importance of building and strengthening partnerships between the Police and the community.
He encouraged the officers of the Division to prioritize community-oriented policing efforts and foster meaningful relationships with the public, noting that these initiatives are vital to reducing crime in the Region.
The Commissioner and his Executive Leadership Team (ELT) emphasized the importance of leadership at all levels and fostering community pride, particularly given the significance of this being an election year.
Officers and ranks were encouraged to consistently perform at their best while striving for continuous personal and professional growth. The discussion also highlighted the need to replace outdated practices with modern methods, such as the use of body cameras, to enhance efficiency and accountability.
Commissioner Hicken underscored the critical importance of professionalism, discipline, and treating people with respect. He reminded the ranks that misconduct carries consequences and stressed the need for integrity in all actions, urging officers to maintain a high standard of professionalism in their duties.
Deputy Commissioners McBean, Watts, Blanhum, and Budhram joined Commissioner Hicken in addressing the officers, sharing valuable insights from their collective experience in policing. They urged Region #7 officers to remain professional and dedicated in their duty to serve and protect the public.
Before concluding the meeting, Commissioner Hicken recognized their efforts by promoting four officers: Woman Corporal Shereen Sealey to Sergeant, Woman Constable Tanesha Johnson to Corporal, and Constables Obadiah Solomon and Alf Wilson to Lance Corporals.
