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Leadership Of Police Service Starts Snatch Them Young Policing Initiative

WISDOM K.E HAMMOND 1 year ago

Leadership Of Police Service Visits St. John The Evangelist Catholic School As Part Of The Snatch Them Young Policing Initiative.

Ghanaians have described the initiative by the police as a good and forward-looking innovation.

The leadership of the Ghana Police Service on Tuesday 19th September 2023, paid a visit to the pupils and staff of St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, Adenta, Accra, as part of the “Snatch Them Young Policing Initiative dubbed STYPI.”

During the visit, the Inspector General of Police Dr George Akuffo Dampare and his team engaged the pupils in an open dialogue on the role of the Police in society, and their responsibilities as young people in ensuring a safer environment for all.

Leadership Of Police Service Starts Snatch Them Young Policing Initiative

The IGP emphasized the importance of the “Snatch Them Young Policing Initiative” as a programme which aims to make pupils and the younger generation comfortable with the Police and see them as their friends and partners in ensuring the safety of their communities.

The strategy is to help children appreciate the importance of the police and the policing profession at an early age.

He further added that the initiative represents a significant step towards building a safer and more trusting society while laying the foundation for mutual respect between the Police and the citizenry regardless of their age.

Nice innovations , keep up the good our ex intel era comrades top ally G.P.S.hmmmm

STYPI is expected to expand its reach to schools and communities across the country, with a focus on nurturing positive relationships between the Police and the nation’s youth

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There are many reasons why children need to know more about the Ghana Police.

Safety: The Ghana Police are responsible for protecting the public, including children. By knowing more about the police, children can learn how to stay safe in different situations. For example, children can learn how to call the police in an emergency, how to report a crime, and how to stay safe when they are alone.
Trust: The police are often the first responders to emergency situations. By knowing more about the police, children can develop trust in them and feel more comfortable calling them for help if needed.
Respect: The police are an important part of the community. By knowing more about the police, children can learn to respect them and the work that they do.

Here are some specific things that children can learn about the Ghana Police:

What the police do and how they protect the public
How to call the police in an emergency
How to report a crime
How to stay safe when they are alone
The different types of police officers and their jobs
The police’s role in the community
The police’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

There are many ways to teach children about the Ghana Police. Parents can talk to their children about the police, watch educational videos with them, or take them on a field trip to a police station. Children can also learn about the police through school programs, community events, and books.

It is important to teach children about the Ghana Police in a positive and constructive way. Children should learn that the police are there to help them and that they can trust them.