From left: David Asante-Apeatu, Ambrose Dery, Dr Margaret Amoakohene and Diana Acconcia unveiling the revised service instruction
In an attempt to enhance professionalism in the police, the police administration has launched its Revised Service Instructions and Communication Strategy as part of its transformation agenda.
The Revised Service Instructions and Communication Strategy is to ensure that police personnel act in a professional manner at all times in spite of the hazards they are exposed to in the discharge of their duties.
Launching the two documents at the police headquarters in Accra, Inspector General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu, said the launch of the two documents was in furtherance of the agenda to transform the police service and bring about effective law enforcement and respect for human rights and improved police-public engagement.
He urged all units of the service to use the documents to enhance police professionalism, effective public education and public communication-related activities with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure a more accountable Ghana Police Service.
Minister of the Interior, Ambrose Dery, in an address, said that government will continue to play its constitutional role of equipping and maintaining the police service to enable it perform its legitimate duty of maintaining law and order.
“It’s also my expectation that these documents will foster stronger understanding between the police and our stakeholders, as they willingly support and provide positive feedback on policing matters to enhance public safety, respect for the rights of each person, and the growth of the principles of democratic policing in Ghana”
He added that the strategy document serves as a blueprint for all public education and multi-media engagements of the Police Service.
Ambassador of the European Union, Diana Acconcia, in an address, said the Ghana Anti-Corruption, Rule Of Law and Accountability Programme (ARAP) is geared towards supporting the accountability institutions through the strengthening of law enforcement agencies for a stronger criminal justice chain.
“ARAP has been supporting the Ghana Police Service with capacity building for effective prosecution and improving professional standards and strengthening accountability of Ghanaian citizens.
ARAP is supporting the police in two critical areas, including technical assistance to strengthen capacities for effective prosecution and improving professional standards and strengthening accountability of the service to Ghanaian citizens.”
In attendance were representatives of the European Union (EU), members of the police management board, regional police commanders and Dr Margaret Amoakohene, a member of the Council of State, among others.
By Linda Tenyah-Ayettey