IGP ASSURES GHANAIANS

03/01/2008
Story: Mary Mensah
The Police Administration has assured Ghanaians that it has put in place effective crime prevention and control measures to fight crime from all fronts in 2008.
Consequently, all police commands in the regions, divisions and districts throughout the country would be involved in serious intelligent gathering particularly in crime-prone areas and criminal hideouts.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Patrick Kwarteng Acheampong, giving a new year message through the Daily Graphic in Accra yesterday, said the police would forge partnerships with the public to win their support.
He said it was worthy to note that in line with policing practices, security, peace and safety issues and concerns are no longer the preserve of the police organisations the world over, “Policing or security is now a shared responsibility between the security services and the communities or general public.”
The IGP, therefore, appealed to all to see themselves as active stakeholders in providing security for themselves and the communities within which they live.
He said the general attitude and professional conduct of police personnel would be upgraded to meet the expectations of the public.
On Ghana 2008, Mr Acheampong said a comprehensive security management planning, supported by series of training, both locally and abroad, had been put in place by the security agencies to ensure a successful tournament.
He said the police together with the relevant stakeholders have adopted a multi-agency approach and efforts would be made to ensure adequate peace and security within the cities and on the highways, good accommodation, desirable sanitation and effective communication among others.
“The Police Administration wishes to appeal to all the visiting teams, officials supporters and tourists to endeavour to respect the laws of the country and not to hesitate to contact the police for any assistance or to provide any useful information which would promote peace and a successful tournament,” he said.
To the Ghanaian public, the IGP said the Police Administration would expect support and co-operation to handle the expected large number of visitors to the country for the tournament.
He expressed the hope that Ghanaians would continue to display their legendary hospitality, generosity, care and love for the visitors and to cheer up the Black Stars with a high level of decorum, and respect for the rule of law.