Today, Thursday, July 13, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, commenced a working tour to evaluate the quality of service provided by the police at the East Legon, Legon, and Airport Police stations.
This tour follows a similar initiative that began last week in Amasaman, allowing the IGP to gather first-hand experiences of the public when they interact with the police at various stations in Accra.
During today’s tour, Dr. Dampare, accompanied by members of the Police Management Board, also visited the La Bawuleshie Presby Basic School.
Their purpose was to engage with the schoolchildren and emphasize the importance of developing relationships with the police in their communities.
The objective of this effort is to educate the children, encouraging them to overcome any fear they may have of law enforcement officers and fostering a better understanding of their role in maintaining security.
Recognizing that security is a shared responsibility, the aim is to empower the children to actively participate in creating a safer environment by working alongside the police.
By undertaking these visits and engaging with both the public and schoolchildren, Dr. Dampare aims to improve public trust, enhance community policing, and strengthen the bond between the police and the citizens they serve.