According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, the second batch of 795 recruits passed out at a colourful ceremony held at the Volta Regional Police Training School in Ho, following weeks of intensive training in community policing, ethics, traffic management, and human rights. Earlier on August 9, a first batch of 945 recruits had also graduated, bringing the total to 1,740 within a month.
Reviewing Officer for the parade, Volta Regional Minister Mr. James Gunu, described the graduation as 'a product of strategic collaboration for the betterment of our communities and the empowerment of our youth under the visionary leadership of H.E. John Dramani Mahama.'
He commended YEA for the initiative and praised the Ghana Police Service for its training support, urging the graduates to embody integrity and humility in their roles. 'Let your presence inspire confidence in the public. Uphold the values of discipline, respect, and community engagement,' Mr. Gunu said, adding that their success demonstrated the impact of policies that directly empower citizens.
The Minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to youth empowerment and job creation, citing plans to expand employment opportunities in security, climate-smart agriculture, ICT, and community development.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Wisdom Akorli, Volta Regional Police Commander, lauded the recruits' dedication and discipline, noting that their training also covered criminal law, intelligence gathering, women's rights, client management, and physical drills. He emphasized that CPAs were vital in strengthening trust between the police and communities by supporting crime prevention, neighbourhood watch schemes, educational talks, and public safety campaigns.
Volta Regional Director of YEA, Mr. Daniel Hamenu, congratulated the graduates and their families, and expressed gratitude to ACP William Yankey Acolatse, Commanding Officer of the Police Training School, for his professionalism and hospitality during the training period. He explained that the CPA model, one of YEA's flagship initiatives, aims to recruit 12,000 CPAs annually across six training centres nationwide. He added that outstanding recruits could be considered for absorption into the mainstream Ghana Police Service at the end of their two-year contract.
The CPAs will now be deployed to their respective regions to serve as a bridge between the police and communities, reinforcing national efforts to protect lives, safeguard property, and promote peace and order.
