344 policemen have been promoted to ASP.

After completing the rigorous 6-month Police Cadet Officers' Course at the Ghana Police Academy in Accra, 344 officers in the Ghana Police Service (GPS) have been promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) rank.


The officers, made up of 260 males and 84 females, were ushered into the Senior Officer Corps of the Police Service after their graduation parade – being the 52nd cohort to pass out of the Police Academy’s Cadet Course.

Vice President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, who was reviewing officer at the graduation ceremony, acknowledged the ongoing paradigm shift in the Cadet Officers’ training regime.

He highlighted the course’s comprehensive approach, seamlessly blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

Dr. Bawumia emphasized how the course, enhanced by cooperative efforts with stakeholders, is flexible enough to adjust to the changing dynamics of democratic policing. Additionally, he praised the development of more self-assured and pragmatic law enforcement leadership at the District and Unit levels across the country.

In light of this, he exhorted the officers to put in great effort in upholding and enhancing the standards established by their forebears in order to improve safety and security for the socioeconomic growth of communities.

Dr. Bawumia pledged that he is committed, as Chairman of the Police Council, to fulfilling his constitutional role alongside the Council team, to ensure administrative and operational aspects of the Service benefit both officers and citizens.

“In law enforcement, leadership marked by discipline, professionalism and integrity is crucial for success and credibility. Fostering a culture based on these principles is not just a preference for the Ghana Police; it is a necessity to uphold public trust and respect,” he stated.

He therefore enjoined the officers to adhere to rules and regulations, particularly by staying within the command structure in handling our grievances.

Meanwhile, he said, government will continue to resource the Police Service and enable it to continue playing its constitutional role of maintaining law and order; so that all citizens can go about their business without let or hindrance.

To this end, he noted that the construction of additional infrastructure such as lecture rooms, an ultra-modern auditorium and residential accommodation is nearing completion at the Academy. “This is intended to improve teaching and learning, and to adequately accommodate the increasing number of officers admitted to the Academy,” he remarked.

Also, he mentioned that government continues to support decentralisation efforts of the new Formed Police Units across the country. So far, over 122 bases have been established across the country.

Furthermore, the Vice President commended Police Administration for leveraging the ongoing government digitisation and digitalisation agenda to strengthen Police reform initiatives to meet contemporary policing aspirations and improve law enforcement service delivery.

He observed that the Police in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority, have developed and deployed digital solution tools christened ‘TRAFFITECH-GH’ which streamline the enforcement of road traffic laws and regulations to improve road safety in Ghana.

Government, he assured, will support expedited roll-out of implementation across the country to help stem the increasing tide of preventable crashes with attendant property damage, injuries to persons and fatalities.

He said: “While I commend the Police Service, National Road Safety Authority and all other stakeholders for this feat, a lot more can be done; and I am confident the TRAFFITECH-GH project will go a long way to help in this regard.”

As the country heads into an election year, Dr. Bawumia also reminded the officers of their pivotal roles and responsibilities – urging them to exhibit the highest level of professionalism heading into, during and after the general elections.

Among other things, he urged law enforcement personnel to set an example of law-abiding citizenship for others to follow. Professionals, never forget to treat others the way you would like to be treated—that is, how you, your spouse, or your kids would like to be treated. Thus, he advised being just, stern, and brave when upholding the law.

During the graduation ceremony, Cadet Officer Frank Fialor was named the Overall Best Cadet, one of the officers who had excelled during the Cadet Officer's Course.