Ghana Police Service Reaffirms Commitment to Effective Media Engagement

In a significant move to strengthen police-media relations, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to bridging the communication gap between law enforcement and the media. Apexnewsgh reports

Speaking at the opening of a three-day workshop for Regional and Unit Public Affairs Officers at the Detective Training Academy (DTA) in Accra, IGP Yohuno emphasized the importance of effective police-media engagement in building public trust.

The workshop, which brings together Public Affairs Officers from across the country, aims to enhance their communication skills, promote ethical media engagement, and strengthen public confidence in the police. IGP Yohuno noted that policing goes beyond enforcement, requiring accountability, transparency, and trust. He stressed that public trust in the police is built through credible, open, and consistent engagement with the media.

To achieve this, IGP Yohuno outlined three key pillars that Public Affairs Officers must uphold in their engagement with the media:

Confidentiality and Transparency: Officers must safeguard sensitive information while maintaining openness with the public.
Integrity and Credibility: All media interactions must adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Consistency in Messaging: Police communication across all regions must be uniform, clear, and aligned with Service Instructions No. 7 (S.I. 7), which guides media interactions.

Recognizing the increasing threat of misinformation, IGP Yohuno urged Public Affairs Officers to be proactive in countering false narratives, particularly in the digital space. He emphasized the importance of ensuring accurate information reaches the public to prevent the spread of misinformation that could erode trust in the police.

The workshop is expected to equip officers with advanced communication techniques and practical solutions to enhance police-media relations, ensuring that the Ghana Police Service remains accountable, transparent, and responsive to public concerns.