The Inspector General of Police James Oppong-Boanuh says despite the peace and security we continue to enjoy as a nation, terrorism, robbery, murder, manslaughter, arson, rape, kidnaping, assault and domestic violence continue to threaten communities physically and psychologically.
The IGP speaking at the opening of the National Police Command Conference 2021 said, these crimes are perpetuated by a network of organized criminal gangs who are quite well resourced and equipped to commit crimes internally and externally.
“We need to develop sustainable security measures to insulate the communities from violent crimes. We can only do this with the collaboration of the members of the community supports in our fight against criminals,” he added.
He said the role of the police and other law enforcement agencies in this global recognition cannot be over emphasized but cautioned his men not be carried away by the commendation for their work but strive to make Ghana one of the most peaceful countries in the world.
He asked his Commanders to always prioritize the physical and psychological wellbeing of personnel working under their respective commands.
He said the Police can only achieve it’s organizational mandate of maintaining alw and order when they create an avenue where officers will express their concerns for appropriate solution.
He also asked leaders of the service to guide officers to prevent them from engaging in acts which have the tendency to drag the image of the service into disrepute.
He also advised them to collaborate with other security agencies to promote community safety, adding the best way of reducing criminal activities is through collaboration.
To Ghanaians, he said not only do we have a shared responsibility to support the Police to collectively fight crime, but also have civic obligation to volunteer timely, credible, and vital information to the Police to fight violent crimes.
To the Police he advised them to be professional so the public will volunteer information to them to help fight crime.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com