THE Western Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police, M.A. Alhassan, has called on police officers to study the communities in which they operate to enable them to co-exist with them.
He said although there were laid-down rules that governed the operations of the police, it was important that officers took their time to study the communities, so that they would be able to learn much about the people and their culture.
The regional commander was speaking to journalists after embarking on a tour of some parts of the region, including Sefwi Wiawso, Juaboso, Asawinso, Enchi, Asankragwa, Tarkwa and Sekondi/Takoradi to interact with members of his team, their host communities and opinion leaders.
Mr Alhassan said if crime was to be averted, it would be through a police-public collaboration, especially in the remote parts of the region.
“We as police officers are at the service of our fellow compatriots. Therefore, it is important for us to let the public understand the nature of our work to clear the unfortunate misconception the public may have formed about us,” he said.
He, on the other hand, urged the police officers to show commitment to duty, and work together with the opinion leaders to enable them to structure and build strong relationship between them and the public through their elders.
He said even though there were some challenges facing the service, it required the input of all, and urged his men to stand strong in discharging their duties.
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