Abstract
Sexual abuse in law enforcement organizations poses ethical, operational, and reputational risks. This study was a mixed-methods exploration of the nature and extent of sexual misconduct in the Guyana Police Force (GPF), as well as the impact and institutional drivers of such behaviour. A survey was distributed to 120 officers across all divisions and ranks, addressing incidents of misconduct, reporting issues, the department's culture, and the effectiveness of current policy. Results: Patterns of misconduct were observed; underreporting was associated with distrust and fear of retribution; there was limited knowledge of policy; and important psychological and professional effects were identified. The results call for stronger accountability systems, trauma-informed leadership, improvements to reporting systems, and required training. The paper contributes to the empirical literature on police and policing in the Caribbean and provides concrete recommendations to make institutions more responsive to human rights norms.