140 Police recruits pass out

Story: Leticia Ohene-Asiedu & Gifty Bamfo
THE Director-General in charge of Welfare and Strategic Direction and Monitoring of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) Paul Quaye, says the Police Administration will not condone any act of misconduct and public intimidation perpetuated by any member of the service.
He said the Police Administration was determined to instil discipline in the service and would, therefore, stop at nothing to punish any offending officer.
Mr Quaye, who was addressing the passing-out parade of 140 recruits at the Police Training School in Accra yesterday, therefore, advised the recruits and serving officers to refrain from illegal activities or acts that would bring the service into disrepute.
He warned that personnel found flouting police regulations and acts of indiscipline and lawlessness would be subjected to police disciplinary proceedings.
He urged the recruits to defend and respect the basic fundamental rights of every member of the society, adding that, “each member of the Ghanaian society must be equally valued and treated with dignity and respect”.
Mr Quaye advised the personnel to be circumspect and always work within the parameters and dictates of the Constitution and the Police Code of Ethics.
He said the Ghana Police Service needed personnel who were loyal, dedicated and had the spirit of selflessness to reassure citizens of a safe environment devoid of crime.
Mr Quaye appealed to members of the public to help the police fight the drug menace and crime by exposing and reporting persons who indulged in such activities.
He said the police had intensified their day and night patrols as part of efforts to deal with criminal elements in the society.
Mr Quaye used the opportunity to caution drivers to drive with care and maintain their vehicles during the Easter festivities to ensure an accident-free Easter.
He called on the various drivers’ unions to caution their members to observe road traffic regulations and drive safely during the Easter festivities to avoid loss of lives.
Ms Naa Bortey Borteley was adjudged the overall best student and was presented with a ‘Baton of Honour’ and a special award in recognition of her brilliant performance during their six-month training.