Practice Democratic Policing, Police Commander Charges Recruits

William N. Jalulah

THE REGIONAL Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Alhaji Hamidu Mahama, has charged police recruits in the region to practice, what is now termed as democratic policing. This will ensure that both the rich and poor are treated equally under the laws of the country.

Addressing 212 police recruits at their passing-out parade at the Police Training School at Pwalugu near Bolgatanga, the Regional Commander also urged the recruits to respect human rights, while not engaging in acts that tend to trample upon the rights and freedoms of individuals in the society.

According to Alhaji Mahama, police officers can never win the respect and confidence of the people, if they fail to perform their duties with tact, fairness, impartiality, courtesy, integrity and confidence.

He advised the recruits to live exemplary lives, and not engage in unscrupulous acts, since the service has no room for unscrupulous characters, and will therefore not hesitate to show any personnel who are found exhibiting unprofessional conducts, the exit.

The Police Commander reminded the recruits of the fact that their passing-out was not an end to their training, but a start of their journey in police life, because they would be on probation for 18 months.

Alhaji Mahama reiterated his call on the general public to volunteer any vital information on criminals to the police, and also expose police officers who indulge in unprofessional and corrupt practices, including those who use their uniforms for their selfish interests, instead of the nation’s interest.

Out of the 212 recruits, 22 were female. They were all taken through topics such as Practical Police Duties, French Law of Evidence, Criminology, Community Policing Domestic Violence, Criminal Investigation, HIV/AID, and Social Psychology.

They were also given intensive training in weapons handling, physical training and foot drills.

General Recruit Clement Yamoah was adjudged the over all best; Best in Academic went to General Recruit Martin Karikari, while the Best in Conduct went to Paulina Dwumfour.