Isaac Akweetey
13 August 2008
Koforidua — The Director-General of the Ghana Police Service in charge of Legal and Special Duties, Mr. George Asiamah, has warned police personnel, who perceive the service as a gold mine, to have a change of mind.
"The service is not a gold mine, and any individual who thinks he or she can amass wealth, through any dubious means, has entered into the wrong profession," he stressed.
According to him, the service would not hesitate to let loose its disciplinary, and dismissal rod on any member, who would bring the name of the institution into disrepute.
He made the observation, at the passing-out parade of the 3rd batch of 88 General Recruits, at the Koforidua Police Training School, over the weekend.
Commissioner of Police (COP) Asiamah noted that it was common knowledge that some newly-passed-out constables, engage in anti-social and other criminal activities.
He noted that some people, who join the service to enrich themselves, orchestrate such activities as a result of evil desires, as well as selfish and ulterior motives.
"The service is not breeding grounds for indiscipline, and bad elements, whose primary motives is to use the colour of their uniforms, to harass, intimidate and extort monies from law-abiding citizens," he warned.
He said the recruits would serve 18 months of probation, after which their eventual confirmation, which is expected to come through hard work, conduct and performance, would be communicated to them.
To this end, the police boss stressed that any act of criminal activities, and indiscipline during the probation period, would warrant dismissal from the service.
He called on the police instructors, and stakeholders in the recruitment and training of recruits, to ensure that they recruit the best, and give them quality training.
COP Asiamah further noted that the police administration had embarked on a root and branch approach, to tackle indiscipline and misconduct, which could undermine the smooth operations of the service.
He charged officers of the service to embrace the challenges, and execute all police duties with pride and distinction, which would lead to effective and efficiency of service to Ghanaians.
He also appealed to them, to respect the fundamental human rights of the people, as enshrined in Chapter 5 of the 1992 Constitution.
This notwithstanding, he indicated that the service could not function properly, when the general public fail in their capacity to provide vital information, leading to the arrest of criminals in the country.
He also called on the public, to be seen as active partners in the business of preventing crime, in the country.
He expressed his profound gratitude, to the local community, for their continuous support and good-will towards the training school.
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