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In my opinion the two Child Protection Officers acted reasonably under the circumstances

Roger Ally

March 9, 2026·4 min read

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Mar 8, 2026Child protection officers’ conduct and zero-tolerance mantrasNeville J. Bissember

Mar 9, 2026

In my opinion the two Child Protection Officers acted reasonably under the circumstances

Roger Ally

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Mar 11, 2026Response to Mr Ally on child protection officers videoNeville J. Bissember

Dear Editor,

Having read Neville J. Bissember’s 8 March 2026 letter, “The antithesis of what the Child Protection Agency is supposed to represent.” Please permit me to offer a different perspective. I like every “Tom, Dick and Neville” have seen the video of two Child Protection Officers dragging the child. Those ladies do a difficult and thankless job. Let me make it unambiguous: I stand with the two Child Protection Officers. Ladies, thank you! Child Protection is an area of social policy that intersects with Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Dependency. I am quite sure the reading public is aware that Juvenile Delinquency pertain to the criminal activities of minors. Juvenile Dependency is civil-where the state must step in to protect children from abuse, abandonment, neglect, exploitation, etc.

I have looked at the video and here are my impressions: The two Child Protection Officers in their professional judgment felt that they had probable cause to believe that the child was in danger. They approached the child with the intention of removing her from the perceived danger. At that point, the child could have peaceably left with the officers, and any “misconceptions” could have been resolved at the station or welfare office. Instead, she decided to pull a “George Floyd” and “she ain’t going”; the officers decided that for this child own good they will forcibly remove her. The child, egged on by the crowd and the ubiquitous cellphone camera, decided to “act up”-throwing herself on the ground. At which point, the officers had no alternative but to drag her. In my opinion, the two Child Protection Officers acted reasonably under the circumstances.

I will urge Minister Vindhya Persaud, stand by the two Child Protection Officers. To penalize them would be to demoralize the people on the front lines and you will eventually undermine the very structure of Child Protection in Guyana.

Sincerely,
Roger Ally

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The antithesis of what the Child Protection Agency is supposed to represent

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Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana**Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Riding on the Crest of Truth** ] # Child Protection Officers suspended for allegedly dragging schoolgirl on road, amidst calls for professionalised Child Protection Agency Posted by: Denis Chabrol in Crime, News, Politics Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 0 Last Updated on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 by Denis Chabrol The two Child Care Protection Officers allegedly dragging a schoolgirl on the road in the vicinity of the busy Stabroek Market square. Two officers of the Child Protection Agency (CPA) of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security have been suspended after a video surfaced showing them allegedly dragging a uniformed schoolgirl by her hands and hair on a road, two days after former CPA Chief Ann Greene bemoaned that entity’s apparent lack of leadership. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud described the video as “appalling” and said police have been summoned to investigate the incident. “They have been suspended with immediate effect and the Police has been called in to take action,” she said in her brief statement. Based on the video, the incident occurred in busy Stabroek Market square in the vicinity of minibus parks. Seeking to assure the public that her ministry was committed to protecting children, she vowed that incidents such as that would not be tolerated. The minister said the two officers violated the CPA’s rules and they could be ... A uniformed policeman was also seen interacting briefly with the CPA officers. The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party questioned how could that incident be tolerated and accused Dr Persaud of “failing the children of this country”. The video emerged on social media two days after retired Chief Probation and Welfare Officer and former CPA Director, ... not right at the Childcare & Protection Agency in terms of leadership and execution of roles. There are reports ... the medical officers were bound by the Child Protection laws to report the matter to the CPA who must intervene for the ... Against the backdrop of the concerns by the CPA Director, WIN called for an urgent independent operational review of the CPA and Probation and Social Services, a public disclosure of child protection response protocols in cases ... ### Discover more from Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe 2026-03-03 **Denis Chabrol** Previous: Brother, sister drown at Melanie Damishana after wandering from parents – police #### Archives March 2026|S|M|T|W|T|F|S| |1|2|3|4|5|6|7| |8|9|10|11|12|13|14| |15|16|17|18|19|20|21

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Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana**Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Riding on the Crest of Truth** ] # Child Protection Officers suspended for allegedly dragging schoolgirl on road, amidst calls for professionalised Child Protection Agency Posted by: Denis Chabrol in Crime, News, Politics Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 0 Last Updated on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 by Denis Chabrol The two Child Care Protection Officers allegedly dragging a schoolgirl on the road in the vicinity of the busy Stabroek Market square. Two officers of the Child Protection Agency (CPA) of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security have been suspended after a video surfaced showing them allegedly dragging a uniformed schoolgirl by her hands and hair on a road, two days after former CPA Chief Ann Greene bemoaned that entity’s apparent lack of leadership. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud described the video as “appalling” and said police have been summoned to investigate the incident. “They have been suspended with immediate effect and the Police has been called in to take action,” she said in her brief statement. Based on the video, the incident occurred in busy Stabroek Market square in the vicinity of minibus parks. Seeking to assure the public that her ministry was committed to protecting children, she vowed that incidents such as that would not be tolerated. The minister said the two officers violated the CPA’s rules and they could be punished. “They will be held accountable for their conduct which run counter to the values and operational procedures of the Child Protection Agency,” Dr Persaud said. A uniformed policeman was also seen interacting briefly with the CPA officers. The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party questioned how could that incident be tolerated and accused Dr Persaud of “failing the children of this country”. The video emerged on social media two days after retired Chief Probation and Welfare Officer and former CPA Director, ... not right at the Childcare & Protection Agency in terms of leadership and execution of roles. There are reports ... She recommended “serious intervention” to save the CPA and the Probation & Social Services and all the ... She queried what was the CPA’s response since the age of consent for sexual activity is 16 years old. She said the medical officers were bound by the Child Protection laws to report the matter to the CPA who must intervene for the ... Against the backdrop of the concerns by the CPA Director, WIN called for an urgent independent operational review of ... ### Discover more from Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe 2026-03-03 **Denis Chabrol** Previous: Brother, sister drown at Melanie Damishana after wandering from parents – police #### Archives March 2026|S|M|T|W|T|F|S| |1|2|3|4|5|6|7| |8|9|10|11|12|13|14| |15|16|17|18|19|20

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Child Protection Officers suspended for allegedly dragging schoolgirl on road, amidst calls for professionalised Child Protection Agency – Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

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Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana**Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Riding on the Crest of Truth** ] # Child Protection Officers suspended for allegedly dragging schoolgirl on road, amidst calls for professionalised Child Protection Agency Posted by: Denis Chabrol in Crime, News, Politics Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 0 Last Updated on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 by Denis Chabrol The two Child Care Protection Officers allegedly dragging a schoolgirl on the road in the vicinity of the busy Stabroek Market square. Two officers of the Child Protection Agency (CPA) of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security have been suspended after a video surfaced showing them allegedly dragging a uniformed schoolgirl by her hands and hair on a road, two days after former CPA Chief Ann Greene bemoaned that entity’s apparent lack of leadership. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud described the video as “appalling” and said police have been summoned to investigate the incident. “They have been suspended with immediate effect and ... Based on the video, the incident occurred in busy Stabroek Market square in the vicinity of minibus parks. Seeking to assure the public that her ministry was committed to protecting children, she vowed that incidents such as that would not be tolerated. The minister said the two officers violated the CPA’s rules and they could be ... procedures of the Child Protection Agency,” Dr Persaud said. A uniformed policeman was also seen interacting briefly with the CPA officers. The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party questioned how could that incident be tolerated and accused Dr Persaud of “failing the children of this country”. The video emerged on social media two days after retired Chief Probation and Welfare Officer and former CPA Director, ... She recommended “serious intervention” to save the CPA and the Probation & Social Services and all the ... She queried what was the CPA’s response since the age of consent for sexual activity is 16 years old. She said the medical officers were bound by the Child Protection laws to report the matter to the CPA who must intervene for the ... Against the backdrop of the concerns by the CPA Director, WIN called for an urgent independent operational review of the CPA and Probation and Social Services, a public disclosure of child protection response protocols in cases ... ### Discover more from Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe 2026-03-03 **Denis Chabrol** Previous: Brother, sister drown at Melanie Damishana after wandering from parents – police #### Archives March 2026|S|M|T|W|T|F|S| |1|2|3|4|5|6|7| |8|9|10|11|12|13|14| |15|16|17|18|19|20|21|

Child Protection Officers suspended for allegedly dragging schoolgirl on road, amidst calls for professionalised Child Protection Agency – Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

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Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana**Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Riding on the Crest of Truth** ... # Child Protection Officers suspended for allegedly dragging schoolgirl on road, amidst calls for professionalised Child Protection Agency Posted by: Denis Chabrol in Crime, News, Politics Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 0 Last Updated on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 by Denis Chabrol The two Child Care Protection Officers allegedly dragging a schoolgirl on the road in the vicinity of the busy Stabroek Market square. Two officers of the Child Protection Agency (CPA) of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security have been suspended after a video surfaced showing them allegedly dragging a uniformed schoolgirl by her hands and hair on a road, two days after former CPA Chief Ann Greene bemoaned that entity’s apparent lack of leadership. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud described the video as “appalling” and said police have been summoned to investigate the incident. “They have been suspended with immediate effect and the Police has been called in to take action,” she said in her brief statement. Based on the video, the incident occurred in busy Stabroek Market square in the vicinity of minibus parks. Seeking to assure the public that her ministry was committed to protecting children, she vowed that incidents such as that would not be tolerated. The minister said the two officers violated the CPA’s rules and they could be punished. “They will be held accountable for their conduct which run counter to the values and operational procedures of the Child Protection Agency,” Dr Persaud said. A uniformed policeman was also seen interacting briefly with the CPA officers. The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party questioned how could that incident be tolerated and accused Dr Persaud of “failing the children of this country”. The video emerged on social media two days after retired Chief Probation and Welfare Officer and former CPA Director, ... not right at the Childcare & Protection Agency in terms of leadership and execution of roles. There are reports ... She recommended “serious intervention” to save the CPA and the Probation & Social Services and all the ... She queried what was the CPA’s response since the age of consent for sexual activity is 16 years old. She said the medical officers were bound by the Child Protection laws to report the matter to the CPA who must intervene for the ... Against the backdrop of the concerns by the CPA Director, WIN called for an urgent independent operational review of the CPA and Probation and Social Services, a public disclosure of child protection response protocols in cases ... ### Discover more from Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe 2026-03-03 **Denis Chabrol** Previous: Brother, sister drown at Melanie Damishana after wandering from parents – police #### Archives March 2026|S|M|T|W|T|F|S| |1|2|3|4|5|6|7| |8|9|10|11|12|13|14| |15|16|17|18|19|20

Child Protection Officers suspended for allegedly dragging schoolgirl on road, amidst calls for professionalised Child Protection Agency – Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

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Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana**Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Riding on the Crest of Truth** ] # Child Protection Officers suspended for allegedly dragging schoolgirl on road, amidst calls for professionalised Child Protection Agency Posted by: Denis Chabrol in Crime, News, Politics Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 0 Last Updated on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 17:20 by Denis Chabrol The two Child Care Protection Officers allegedly dragging a schoolgirl on the road in the vicinity of the busy Stabroek Market square. Two officers of the Child Protection Agency (CPA) of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security have been suspended after a video surfaced showing them allegedly dragging a uniformed schoolgirl by her hands and hair on a road, two days after former CPA Chief Ann Greene bemoaned that entity’s apparent lack of leadership. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud described the video as “appalling” and said police have been summoned to investigate the incident. “They have been suspended with immediate effect and the Police has been called in to take action,” she said in her brief statement. Based on the video, the incident occurred in busy Stabroek Market square in the vicinity of minibus parks. Seeking to assure the public that her ministry was committed to protecting children, she vowed that incidents such as that would not be tolerated. The minister said the two officers violated the CPA’s rules and they could be punished. “They will be held accountable for their conduct which run counter to the values and operational procedures of the Child Protection Agency,” Dr Persaud said. A uniformed policeman was also seen interacting briefly with the CPA officers. The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party questioned how could that incident be tolerated and accused Dr Persaud of “failing the children of this country”. The video emerged on social media two days after retired Chief Probation and Welfare Officer and former CPA Director, ... not right at the Childcare & Protection Agency in terms of leadership and execution of roles. There are reports ... She recommended “serious intervention” to save the CPA and the Probation & Social Services and all the ... She queried what was the CPA’s response since the age of consent for sexual activity is 16 years old. She said the medical officers were bound by the Child Protection laws to report the matter to the CPA who must intervene for the ... Against the backdrop of the concerns by the CPA Director, WIN called for an urgent independent operational review of the CPA and Probation and Social Services, a public disclosure of child protection response protocols in cases ... ### Discover more from Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe 2026-03-03 **Denis Chabrol** Previous: Brother, sister drown at Melanie Damishana after wandering from parents – police #### Archives March 2026|S|M|T|W|T|F|S| |1|2|3|4|5|6|7| |8|9|10|11|12|13|14| |15|16|17|18|19|20