THE Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Frank Adu-Poku, has cautioned police constables against indiscriminate use of firearms, brutalisation of people, bribery and corruption.
He said any breach of discipline and regulations governing the police service could result in the premature end to their career. “Do not engage yourselves in unauthorised and illegal operations. Bear in mind that you will be closely monitored during your 18-month probation and any breach of discipline will most likely end your career prematurely,” DCOP Adu-Poku warned.
DCOP Adu-Poku, who was speaking at the passing-out parade of 95 recruits at Koforidua at the weekend, said “bear in mind that it takes a great deal of effort to earn the trust of the public but a few seconds to destroy it”.
The passing out, the first this year and witnessed by a large gathering of families and relatives of the recruits, saw General Recruit Stephen Antwi being adjudged the Overall Best Recruit.
The CID Director-General said modern police work was now subject to public scrutiny, hence the need for police officers to act justly in their everyday endeavours to enable them to win the trust and confidence of the public.
This, he said, required personnel to exhibit the highest level of professionalism and maintain a high standard, which demanded an equally high level of integrity on their part.
The CID Director-General further admonished police personnel to maintain a high loyalty in the course of duty, reminding them that they would be called on to undertake difficult and challenging law enforcement duties.
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