IGP David Asante-Apeatu, says steps are being taken to make the Ghana Police Service the best in Africa.
The Inspector General of Police said the police administration has rolled out a transformational agenda to modernize its operation to put it ahead of its peers in the African region.
Many have raised concerns over how the Ghana Police service has failed to crack down on suspected criminals, especially political vigilante groups who disregard laws and regulations.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day orientation course for regional private security liaison officers, the IGP said the Police service also looks to becoming among the top 10 organizations in the world.
“These developments in the police private security front is part of the police’s transformation agenda which is inspired by our vision to be a world-class police service capable of delivering planned, democratic, protective and peaceful services up to the standards of international best practices.â€
He added the goal of the transformation program is to make the Ghana Police the best service in Africa, and one of the top 10 organizations in the world within 4 years.