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.
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.
Officials say the initiative is intended to strengthen public trust, improve efficiency, and modernise law enforcement through technology-driven governance.
