Accra: Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has inaugurated a three-day workshop aimed at empowering regional public relations officers of the Ghana Police Service to address the evolving needs of society and media partners.
According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop focuses on strengthening the Public Affairs arm of the Service, aiming to improve communication and public engagement across all levels. Mr Yohuno emphasized the importance of community collaboration to maintain a safe and crime-free environment, highlighting the evolving nature of policing in Ghana.
Under Mr Yohuno's leadership, efforts are underway to revitalize the roles of police regional public affairs officers to better interact with the public and media. He encouraged the officers to utilize the workshop to hone their skills, exchange experiences, and embrace modern communication strategies.
The IGP stressed the importance of adhering to the core values and ethical standards of the Ghana Police Service. He outlined three key pillars for the officers: safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information, maintaining transparency, ensuring media interactions uphold credibility, integrity, and impartiality, and ensuring consistency in police messaging across regions and units.
Mr Yohuno was accompanied by members of the Police Management Board, including Commissioners of Police (COP) Mr Daniel Kwame Afriyie, Dr Ernest Kwabena Owusu, Mr Michael Nketia Frempong, Mr Iddi Lansah Seidu, and Mr Peter Baba Atiniak. Also present were Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCOP) Dr David Agyeman Adjem, Mr Vance Gariba, Ms Lydia Yaako Donkor, and Mr Gabriel Prince Wuabu.
