Crime prevention should be the foundation of modern policing- Julius Debrah

The Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Mr Julius Debrah, has encouraged the Ghana Police Service to focus on crime prevention as the foundation of modern law enforcement.

He said the country must move from response-driven policing to proactive strategies grounded in visibility, strategic policing initiatives and strong community partnerships, restoring public confidence and expanding early warning systems across communities.

The Chief of Staff said this at the launch of a book, titled: “An Aroma of Policing: A Life of Service in Law Enforcement and Global Peacekeeping”, written by Mr Mohammed Ahmed Alhassan, a former Inspector General of Police.

The 681-page book has 36 chapters, concentrating on the humble beginnings of the writer, his role in shaping the Police Service and community policing. It is a notable enhancement to national discourse on law enforcement, leadership, and organizational change.

Mr Debrah said the event celebrated the impact and dedication of a distinguished public servant but also an increased national priority to reflection and reform.

He said “Our Police Service must invest in leaders who are not only operationally competent but also committed to mentorship, innovation, and continuous learning.” He highlighted that Specialist training was urgently needed in areas like cybercrime, terrorism prevention, public order management, forensics, and maritime protection.

He noted that, transforming police training institutions was important to fostering a structured, modern, and high-quality service to play its duty efficiently.

Mr Debrah free to attention that the personal narrative emphasized the link between welfare, morale, and professionalism, adding that the Government confirmed its dedication to improving conditions of service, including suitable living conditions and healthcare.

Administrative support would also be extended to empower increased engagement, particularly by women, in United Nations and regional peace support operations to advance the peacekeeping profile of Ghana on the global arena.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, said the book was a celebrating a lifetime of creative expression, vision and dedication in effective policing. He appreciated the significant impact of the writer in shaping the future of the Police Service to address security concern.

Mr Yohuno said the author’s time in office as the IGP deserved commendation as it was marked with integrity and innovative policies in the Service. He stated that “His leadership has restored public confidence and built trust between the police and the community.”

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