An initial amount of GH¢800 million is being made available for the Police Service to procure and supply, within the next six months, critical, modern policing equipment and gadgets to enhance the capacity of the police to enforce law and order, including one thousand (1,000) vehicles, motorbikes, and ammunition.
That’s according to President Akufo-Addo who said in order to help law enforcement agencies to crack down very hard on all those who would disturb the peace of our nation, Government has made available an amount of GH¢800 million to acquire the needed equipment to combat crime.
Outlining reasons for the allocation for the Ghana Police Service, President Akufo-Addo said the equipment is to facilitate visibility, mobility and improved responsiveness of the police to ensure a safe, secure and peaceful economic and social environment for Ghanaians to work and thrive.
“Already, the successful renegotiation of existing contracts has enabled us purchase, forthwith, 100 vehicles for the Police.â€
Ghana Police Service to combat crime head-on
Crime in the country is believed to be on the rise after some officers have been killed in 2017 and early January 2018.
Most recent has been the killing of a Police Officer at Kwabenya police post in Accra after some suspected criminals in police cells broke out.
But in response to calls by individuals and expert for the Police Service to be well equipped to fight crime, Akufo-Addo said in the medium to long-term, drones and helicopters will be purchased to assist the police combat violent and environmental crime.
“The crime laboratories will be modernized, and properly equipped to provide the necessary support. The police intelligence unit will also be strengthened.
The perennial problems associated with police accommodation will be tackled, and a compensation package introduced to cover officers in their line of duty,†he added
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