As part of efforts to strengthen the resolve to fight crime, the Acting Inspector-General of Police (Ag. IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has launched the Horse Patrol Operations at the National Joint Operations Headquarters, in Accra.

The launch, which took place on Thursday, August 12, is part of the Ghana Police Service’s method of crime detection and prevention.

The patrol will provide security in a friendly and interactive manner, with officers on horseback, to augment other patrol duties such as; Community Foot Patrol, Motorbike Patrol, Visibility Patrol and recently deployed Motorcycle Traffic Management and Mobility Teams in Tema and Accra, among others.

In a brief remark, the Director-General Information Communication Technology (ICT), COP. Mr Edward Tabiri assured the officers of support with communication logistics during their duty tours, to enable them communicate efficiently for assistance.

Speaking on behalf of the Acting Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General, National Patrols Department (NPD), COP Mr Yaagy Akuribah, advised the Police Officers (Troopers) detailed for such duties, to demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of their work for excellent services.

He reiterated that the Troopers should assist in building trust and public confidence within the communities since they are among the first point of call when it comes to security.

Present at the launch were; the Director-General, Research and Planning, Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr Paul Awini Manly, the Director-General National Protection Directorate, COP Mr Patrick Atampugre Akolgo; the Director-General Special Duties, COP Mr Vincent Redeemer Dedjoe; and the Director-General Operations, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Mr. Mohammed Fuseini Suraji, and other senior officers.