Police Officers Undergo Community Policing Training in Wa

Accra: The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Coastal States Stability Mechanism and the International Organization for Migration, has commenced a four-day capacity-building programme on community policing in Wa. The initiative aims to enhance local policing capabilities, foster community engagement, and improve conflict prevention and resolution in the Upper West Region. According to Ghana Web, the training involves ninety police officers from the Wa West, Sissala West (Gwollu), and Lambussie districts. The focus is on building trust and collaboration between the police force and the communities they serve. At the opening ceremony, Upper West Regional Police Commander Francis Yiribaare highlighted the importance of a people-centred approach to modern policing, emphasizing that effective policing is measured by public confidence, not just crime statistics. Deputy Director-General of the National Patrol Department, Prince Jude Cobbina, encouraged officers to take the training seriously and apply the knowledge to enhance service delivery in their districts. Amos Nunifant expressed gratitude for the Ghana Police Service's involvement in the programme, noting its role in a larger initiative to expand capacity-building efforts to other regions, thereby strengthening security and police-community relations. The event was attended by other dignitaries, including Deputy Regional Commander Peter Kamasa and Course Director Seth Tay from KAIPTC. The programme is part of ongoing efforts to bolster community policing and promote peace and security in the Upper West Region.