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Police asked to uphold code of ethics
Kumasi, Sept. 26, Ghanadot/GNA - The Ghana Police Service
has called on its personnel to uphold the code of ethics of
their profession to ensure peace before, during and after
Election 2008.
Commissioner of Police (COP) Joana Osei Poku,
Director-General in charge of Human Resource Development,
Ghana Police Service, said “The police administration
entreats every officer of the Service to endeavour to
approach the election duties with a sense of vision, zeal,
impartiality, loyalty and commitment which are the
prerequisites for successful elections”.
She was speaking at the passing out ceremony for 218 police
recruits in Kumasi on Friday.
The 70 females and 148 males underwent six months training
and general recruit and Ansbert Aingkonge was adjudged the
best recruit.
COP Poku reminded the police that they were obliged to
ensure peace, law and order at all times.
She said the police will continue to sentisise the public
about personal security and urged members of the communities
to collaborate with the police to improve security.
COP Poku advised the public to provide the police with
information to enable them to effectively fight crimes.
She cautioned the recruits against malpractices since the
police administration would not spare any personnel who
caught violating the law.
GNA
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