IGP urges Police officers to build model Police Service in Africa
As the substantive IGP, I will continue to count on you to deliver our core mandate of protecting lives and property – remember, it is only through teamwork that we can succeed.
The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare has called on Police officers in the country to work together towards making “the Ghana Police Service a model for the rest of Africa and beyond”.
In a touching text message sent to officers in the service following his swearing-in as substantive IGP, Dr. Dampare expressed his gratitude for the support he received during his time as the acting IGP.
Dr. Dampare was sworn into office as Ghana’s new IGP on Friday, 8th October, 2021 at the Jubilee House in Accra.
“As the substantive IGP, I will continue to count on you to deliver our core mandate of protecting lives and property – remember, it is only through teamwork that we can succeed,” the note read in part.
He also urged Police Officers to desist from activities that will bring the name of the service to disrepute.
Read the full note below;
My Colleagues,
I wish to express my deepest appreciation to you for your immense support during my tenure as the acting IGP.
As the substantive IGP, I will continue to count on you to deliver our core mandate of protecting lives and property – remember, it is only through teamwork that we can succeed.
We should always remember that we can only succeed if we have the support and help of the public and treat them with respect.
Please be assured that the leadership of the Service is behind you as you discharge your duties with Integrity.
Let us, individually and collectively, avoid any act(s) that will bring the name of the service into disrepute; let us continue to work hard to regain the trust, confidence and respect of the people we serve; and let us make the Ghana Police Service a model for the rest of Africa and beyond.
I wish you and your families well.
George Akuffo Dampare, Ph.D
