One hundred and forty-one new Police recruits have passed out from the Ho Police Training School in the Volta region after six months of rigorous training.
The constable officers were taken through intensive academic disciplines including, map reading, Law of Evidence, Practical Police duty, Client and Weapon training, among others during the six months, preparing them mentally and physically for service.
Speaking at a short passing out ceremony held at the Training Centre, the Director-General, Administration of the Ghana Police Service, COP Ken Yeboah said policing requires commitment and sacrifice to serve humanity and that the new officers should see the job as “a calling to promote peace and security in the country (Ghana) at all times, be guided by the motto of the Service, Service with Integrity”.
COP Yeboah who was the reviewing officer at the ceremony mentioned that, Police personnel need to be well equipped to combat crimes in Ghana such as, kidnapping,smuggling, arms trafficking, piracy, narcotics among others and that the government in that regard “continues to prioritize the retooling of the Ghana Police Service to enable it to keep pace with contemporary security challenges.”
The Police Service in Ghana according to research is seen as one of the most corrupt institutions in the country—an image COP Yeboah wants the new officers to strive to change.
“The image of the Service has sunk low as a result of the unprofessional conduct often exhibited by some personnel of the Service….you are passing out at the time the Service is undergoing reformation, and as you step out to discharge your duties, I urge you to strive and uplift the image of the Service by engaging yourselves in professional acts and conducts,” he appealed.
A total number of 996 recruit officers passed out at the various training schools across the country out of which Volta region produced 141 personnel. More than four personnel were awarded with one Randolph Alexander being adjudged the overall best recruit.
All the 996 constables would be assessed within 18 months period of probation to detect their capabilities; those whose performances are not encouraging would be summarily dismissed from the Service.
Source:Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5Fm/ Albert Kuzor
