Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), declared that he plans to soon lift the limitations placed on police officers’ communications with the media by former IGP George Akuffo Dampare.
IGP Yohuno asserts that robust community-law enforcement engagement is essential to effective policing and that public collaboration is necessary to address rising crime.
He underlined the need of transparency when speaking at a training for Public Relations Officers (PROs) on Thursday, March 20. He also promised that all Regional PROs and Police Affairs offices would be reactivated and redesigned to enable improved communication with the public and media.
“No society can effectively combat crime without the support and collaboration of its people. This is why effective policing is a partnership that requires officers to work closely with the communities they serve to foster a safer and crime-free environment,” he stated.
He also emphasized the significance of police accountability, emphasizing that the efficacy of law enforcement depends on public trust.
“At a time when the public demands greater accountability in our service delivery, a well-tested approach ensures police legitimacy and builds public confidence.
“This is where your significant role as Public Affairs Officers, enforcing positive interaction with the public, becomes essential and directly impacts police effectiveness.
“It is on this premise that the current police administration under my leadership will reactivate and revert all regional police affairs offices to interact and meet the evolving demands of our society and media partners,” he assured.
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