IGP launches horse patrol operations

As part of efforts to fight crime, the Acting Inspector-General of Police (Ag. IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has yesterday, Thursday, August 12, 2021 launched the Horse Patrol operations at the National Joint Operations Headquarters-Accra.

The patrol, which is part of the Ghana Police Service’s crime prevention and detection strategy, will provide security in a friendly and interactive manner, with officers on horseback, to supplement other patrol duties such as community foot patrol, motorbike patrol, visibility patrol, and recently deployed motorcycle traffic management and mobility teams in Tema and Accra, among others in our region.

In a brief statement, COP. Mr. Edward Tabiri, Director-General Information Communication Technology (ICT), promised the officers of communication logistical support during their duty tours in order to communicate efficiently for help.

The Director-General National Patrols Department (NPD), COP Mr. Yaagy Akuribah, spoke on behalf of the Acting Inspector-General of Police and advised the Police Officers (Troopers) detailed for such duties to demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of their work in order to provide excellent services. He emphasized that because the Troopers are among the first points of contact when it comes to security, they should help to develop trust and public confidence in the communities.

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Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr. Paul Awini Manly, Director-General Research and Planning, COP Mr. Patrick Atampugre Akolgo, Director-General National Protection Directorate, COP Mr. Patrick Atampugre Akolgo, Director-General Special Duties, COP Mr. Vincent Redeemer Dedjoe, Director-General Operations, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Mr. Mohammed Fuseini Suraji, and other senior COP officials attended the launch.