Comprising 561 men and 633 women who successfully complet­ed months of intensive training in Police Science, Law Studies, Social Science, riding, driving, swimming, public order management, incident and disaster management, among others.

Addressing the passing-out parade of the 7th batch of the 2025 Police Recruits in Accra on Friday, the Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, commended the recruits for their dedication, describing the parade as a clear reflection of the commit­ment and hard work of both the trainees and their instructors.

Touching on the country’s evolving security landscape, he noted that Ghana is grappling with emerging threats such as cybercrime, violent crime, and communal conflicts, stressing that these challenges placed growing demands on the Ghana Police Service to provide more specialised and highly skilled services.

He revealed that under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Police Admin­istration had reviewed its oper­ational capabilities, especially in specialised units that had suffered from low morale and underperfor­mance.

He commended the Police Administration for establishing a 24-Hour Economy Security Secre­tariat at the Police Headquarters in line with the government’s flagship policy to implement a 24-hour economy.

The new unit, he noted, would enhance security coordination to ensure uninterrupted safety and protection for businesses and workers operating within the extended economic cycle without fear.

The Minister urged the recruits to uphold the Police Service’s motto, “Service with Integrity”, stressing that the badge they wear is not a weapon of intimidation but a pledge to serve with humility and courage.

“As police officers, you are servants of the people. You must enforce the law fairly, with utmost respect for human rights,” he said. “Good police-public relations are essential for public trust and for effective crime-fighting.”

He added that the public’s co­operation remains critical, noting “To every crime committed, there is one eye, one public eye, that sees it.”

The ceremony also recognised outstanding performers. Police Woman Dedjoe Sophia of the National Police Training School in Accra emerged Overall National Best Under-Cadet Officer, as well as the Best Under-Cadet Officer for her school, after placing first in the Under-Cadets’ Standardised Examination.

Similarly, General Recruit (G/R) Gyarteng Evans Kwasi of the Regional Police Training School in Koforidua was celebrated as the Overall National Best Recruit, securing first place in the Recruits’ Standardised Examinations.

In addition, G/R David Ofori was named the Overall Best Recruit for the Regional Police Training School, Koforidua, adding to the institution’s accolades. The school itself was recognised as the Best Performing School, having recorded the highest average mark in the Standardised Examination organised for the recruits on parade.

Mr Mohammed-Mubarak also expressed gratitude to the Com­manding Officer, instructors, and support staff of the various train­ing schools for their dedication to shaping the new officers.