Accra:Deputy Volta Regional Police Commander, DCOP Dennis Fiakpui, has committed to enhancing safety and peace in the Volta Region through increased police presence and community engagement.
According to Ghana News Agency, DCOP Fiakpui was among 22 officers promoted from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), following recommendations by the Police Council and approval by the President. At the promotion ceremony held at the Police Headquarters in Accra, Inspector-General of Police Christian Tettey Yohuno urged the newly promoted officers to intensify their efforts in crime reduction and public safety.
DCOP Fiakpui has a distinguished career spanning 26 years in the Ghana Police Service and has previously served as Deputy Oti Regional Commander, Mankessim Divisional Commander, and Tongu Divisional Commander. His academic credentials include an LLM from the University of Ghana, a BL from the Ghana School of Law, an LLB from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, an MBA from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and a BA in History and Philosophy from the University of Ghana.
In an interview following his promotion, DCOP Fiakpui expressed his commitment to supporting DCOP Wisdom Akorli, the Volta Regional Commander, in achieving their shared vision of community safety. His promotion has been met with positive reactions, praising his dedication and hard work.
In a notable incident in September 2020, DCOP Fiakpui was injured while serving as Tongu Divisional Police Commander when he was shot by members of the Western Togoland Restoration Front. The incident occurred as he attempted to prevent the group from mounting roadblocks and rescuing captured police personnel during their protest for Volta Region sovereignty. Despite this, he has risen to one of the most esteemed ranks within the Ghana Police Service.