Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Police Service has officially commenced the training program for Community Police Assistants at various police training schools across the country. This initiative follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in May this year between the Ghana Police Service and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), a partnership designed to equip 12,000 young people to bolster law enforcement efforts nationwide.
Speaking at a ceremony held at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, elaborated on the program’s core objectives. He stated that the training aims to furnish participants with the essential skills, knowledge, and values necessary to assist the Ghana Police Service in fostering peace, preventing crime, and building vital trust within communities.
Terlabi emphasized that the initiative extends beyond mere law enforcement, promoting partnership and dialogue, and instilling values of integrity, discipline, and service in the trainees.
DCOP Frederick Blagodzi, Director General of Human Resources for the Ghana Police Service, highlighted the program’s significance in enhancing public safety and establishing a crucial link between the police and the communities they serve. He urged the trainees to maintain unwavering commitment to professional and respectful service.
Mr. Malik Basintale, Chief Executive Officer of YEA, expressed gratitude to the Ghana Police Service for their collaborative commitment, noting that the program offers a valuable opportunity for young men and women to contribute meaningfully to public safety.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
