WE ARE UP TO THE TASK- IGP ASSURES THE PUBLIC

The Inspector General of Police Mr. Mohammed Ahmed Alhassan and his entourage was in Ho on Saturday 24^th August 2013, as part of his tour to the various regional commands to confirm the readiness of his men to ensure peace and order before during and after the declaration of the Supreme Court verdict.

His first point of call was the Volta regional headquarters where he inspected a parade of officers of the service. The Volta regional command lead by the commander ACP Fred Agyepong-Asare demonstrated to him how operations are carried out in the region as they maintained law and order.

The visit was crowned by a welcome ceremony held at the Volta regional police training school. There were display of skills and ammunitions by the various unit of the command amidst beautiful performance by the police band. The simulation exercise was heightened by a comprehensive display of riot control by the rapid deployment force; the last resort in handling public unrest.

In his speech, the IGP was confident the service would give off its best when called upon but was quick to caution officers not to be complacent. He added that crime and public disorder is always dynamic hence officers need to keep on sharpening their skills to enable them discharge their duties professionally. He reminded officers of their main duty which is to enforce law and order thus they should not bridge upon the rights of the citizens in executing this duty.
 Mr. Alhasan also admonished officers to be neutral in attitude, pronouncement and exercise positive demeanor at the discharge of their duties so as to create a positive impression for the service. He concluded by reassuring the public on the police’s readiness to protect them. He sought for the collaboration of the public in ensuring law and order before during and after the verdict

The event was s attended by various sections of the public including officers other security services.