The Effutu Municipal Chief Executive (MCE),Nii Ephraim, has cautioned Police Personnel in the Municipality to desist from taking money from suspects before granting them bail.
He said reports reaching his office indicated that most police personnel, especially
those in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), refused to grant bail to suspects if they did not pay them monies demanded.
Nii Ephraim made this known at the West Africa Security Service Association (WASSA) get-together organised by the Winneba District Police Command at Winneba on Sunday.
The MCE said extorting money from suspects or their relatives before granting them bail was against the law and also soiled the image of the Police Institution.
He reminded the police personnel that the annual Aboakyer Festival of the chiefs and people of Effutu had been scheduled for May 01, 2010 and that they were expected to give adequate security to ensure the peaceful celebration of the festival.
The Winneba district Police Commander, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)Mr Martin Asamoah, said the police personnel used the occasion to take stock of the pervious year and share ideas on matters that could improve their performance.
DSP Asamoah urged police personnel, especially those at the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU), to bring drivers who would go against driving regulations during the Easter festivities to book.
Among personalities at the programme were the Omanhene of Effutu Traditional Area, Neenyi Ghartey V11, heads of Department and Assembly Members.