IGP Pledges Support for Officers’ Emergency Medical Response in the line of duty

The Inspector General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured personnel of the Ghana Police Service of the administration’s commitment to supporting emergency medical response in the line of duty.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of a two-day training workshop for the National Formed Police Unit (FPU) at Tesano, Mr. Yohuno said the training aligns with modern policing, where the role of officers extends beyond law enforcement.

According to him, the preservation of life is paramount. He added that acquiring basic knowledge in emergency medical response is a significant contribution to the Service and to public safety.

“The role of personnel today goes beyond law enforcement. In a practical sense, preserving lives is most important, and having primary knowledge in emergency medical response greatly enhances our service,” the IGP stated.

He noted that the skills acquired by FPU personnel during the two-day program will build their capacity and position them as ambassadors for emergency medical response within the Ghana Police Service.

Mr. Yohuno urged all police personnel to remain committed to continuous learning and improvement in emergency response to help prevent casualties.

Mazarine Thyssens, a member of the Public Affairs Directorate at the European Resuscitation Council, thanked the IGP, Police Management Board (POMAB) members, and the National Ambulance Service for their support toward a successful programme.

According to her, the rationale behind the two-day training programme is to boost the confidence of service personnel in their quest to protect lives and property during operations.