Professionalism is the key to maintaining order – CID boss

General News of Monday, April 1, 2019

Source: ghanaiantimes.com.gh

2019-04-01

Police personnel from Ghana were urged to demonstrate a high sense of professionalism in the performance of their duties in order to protect the image of the service.

Maame Yaa Tiwaa-Addo-Danquah, Deputy Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department (DCOP), said that it was incumbent on the police officer to do things that would not tarnish the image of the police service.

She said this at the closing ceremony of a two-week training for 83 people from the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) at Accra, last Friday.

The training was aimed at strengthening the skills of the staff to help them perform their tasks.

She advised staff not to forget the service instructions and the laws that guided them, stating that those who fall under the law would be punished accordingly.

The Director General urged the public to use the right channel, such as the Office of Professional Standards Police, to forward his grievances about the conduct of any police officer for immediate action.

She said that the verbal attacks against Ghana police personnel had demoralized the hardworking personnel who ensured peace and security in the country.

DCOP Addo-Danquah said that there were few crazies who were destroying the image of the Service; it was a concern for the police administration.

She urged the police to be professional in everything they do, so that the public does not lose faith in this service.

The Director-General said that the police administration would continue to train police officers to help them carry out their duties effectively, adding: "There are currently more than 700 DOVVSU investigators in the country and all will be empowered by training. "

She urged participants to help seek justice for victims of gender-based violence in order to justify the trust placed in them.

The Detective Training Academy's Commander, Chief Superintendent Benjamin Affisah, said the participants were addressing topics such as police intervention in badual violence cases, the Child Protection Act, the Ministry of the Attorney General. interviewing children, respecting client rights, the role of social welfare and customer service.

He congratulated the participants and urged them to build on what they learned during the training.