The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has commenced efforts towards establishing a police station to serve the needs of the university community.
The creation of the single-story prototype police station marks a significant stride in fostering a more secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and neighboring communities.
The project is expected to be completed within nine months.
The project’s launch, according to UPSA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Abednego F. O. Amartey, marked a significant moment in the university’s history and demonstrated their commitment to providing a safe and prosperous environment for community members.
“With the ever-increasing number of students and expanding community around the university, the need for enhanced security measures has become evident,” Prof. Amartey said.
The Director-General, Services, of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) Enoch Adutwum Bediako, who handed the land documents to the university management, said the construction of the station signified the university’s determination to address safety concerns in the community.
“This police station will enable us to better serve the needs of the university and its community by enhancing police visibility to deter criminal activities,” he added.
The Chairman of the UPSA Governing Council, Dr Kofi Ohene-Konadu, expressed appreciation for the project, saying “the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and neighbouring communities are of utmost importance to us”
He thanked the police administration, the Lands Commission, and the President of the UPSA Global Alumni Association, Francis Dadzie, for their respective roles in securing the parcel of land for the project.
Dr Ohene-Konadu, however, urged the alumni and the general public to contribute towards the construction of the project.