Guyana is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to transform its national security infrastructure through AI-powered policing, digital services, and full-scale surveillance coverage expected to be completed by 2030.
The plan was outlined by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a media briefing at the Office of the President, where he detailed a shift toward fully integrated “smart” police stations supported by artificial intelligence and real-time data systems.
Under the proposal, traditional police station front desks will be replaced or supplemented by digital service points, online reporting systems, and 24-hour AI-supported operations designed to improve response times and reduce wait periods for citizens.
“What do we mean by this? It means that the normal traditional front desk offices are not required but confidence must be there,” Ali said, explaining the vision behind the overhaul.
The smart stations will be connected to national databases and command centres, allowing officers to access and process information in real time. Authorities say the system will also support online crime reporting and automated service delivery, including police clearance requests that currently require in-person visits.
As part of the broader transformation, the government plans to deploy artificial intelligence tools for predictive policing and surveillance, including facial recognition, behavioural analytics, and automated threat detection.
Officials also confirmed that CCTV coverage will be expanded nationwide under the “Safe Country” programme, forming a unified surveillance network integrated with traffic monitoring systems already in use across parts of the country.
Existing pilot programmes include AI-enabled speed and traffic enforcement cameras that can identify repeat offenders and automatically generate reports for use in the judicial system. Mobile enforcement units have also been tested, with one pilot operation reportedly identifying more than 250 vehicles with outstanding infractions in a single night.
According to the president, the system is designed to operate with minimal human interference in enforcement processes.
“No human can interfere with the system because the system would pick them up, document it on a screen, and put it in a database,” he said.
The broader plan also includes the introduction of digital ID cards and digital passports, aimed at linking Guyana’s security infrastructure with regional and international information-sharing systems.
Officials say the initiative is intended to strengthen public trust, improve efficiency, and modernise law enforcement through technology-driven governance.
