The Accra Regional police command is deploying 3,200 officers to tighten security on the roads and residential areas during the 31^st and New Year celebrations.

The police have identified motor accidents as a major challenge in their assessment of the ‘Operation Father Christmas’ programme launched to improve security during the festive season.

Addressing the media in Accra, regional commander COP Dr George Akuffu Dampare said the police will employ innovative security measures to protect life and property.

For instance, check points would be mounted at vantage points to make sure drivers are not driving under the influence of alcohol that could lead to possible accident.

Temporary security post would also be erected at the beaches so that people can report any security concerns at the beach.

“We are also putting people at the various locations where events are taking place,” he added.

Dr. Akuffu Dampare noted, “There are other arrangements you put in place which the nature of it is such that we cannot share with the public because they are very confidential security arrangements, and we want to assure you that when we put all these things together we are going to have a very peaceful, quiet 31^st night and a New Year.”