The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has implemented stringent measures to ensure a secure environment for the upcoming general elections.

These measures include the establishment of an election security secretariat tasked with overseeing, planning, and executing all election-related matters. Collaborating with other security agencies, the GPS aims to conduct the elections smoothly and without any security breaches.

Commissioner of Police (COP) Iddi Lansah Seidu, the Director General of ICT at the Police Headquarters, revealed these measures during the passing-out ceremony of 29 graduates and 159 general recruits at the Regional Police Training School in Ho last Wednesday.

Addressing the new police personnel, Seidu emphasized the significance of their role in an election year, urging them to enforce election laws impartially while respecting the rights of citizens.

"You are to treat them with respect, exhibit a high sense of professionalism, and live law-abiding lives for others to emulate. Always remember that policing is about service, sacrifice, and selflessness," he advised the new officers.

Acknowledging the evolving landscape of security, Seidu highlighted the changing nature of crimes, particularly complex and cyber-related offenses.

He emphasized the demand for diverse, complex, skilled, and specialized services to address contemporary crime trends. To meet these challenges, a new training module incorporating theory, field practicals, and simulation exercises has been introduced, focusing on activities such as riding, driving, swimming, crowd control, and incident and disaster management.

Seidu mentioned that nearly 7,000 new police personnel have benefited from this updated training approach.

He urged the fresh officers to uphold high standards in maintaining law, order, and security in the country. The ceremony recognized Graduate G/Sgt Michael Peprah Yeboah as the under-cadet and General Recruit Godfred Kabatia as the best recruit.