The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has revealed plans to appoint a liaison officer who will serve as a mediator between the media and the Police Service.
According to him, the appointment aims to facilitate effective communication and coordination in fulfilling the respective mandates of both entities.
The IGP made these statements when he paid a courtesy call on the management of Citi TV/Citi FM today, June 7, as part of efforts to strengthen the relationship between the security service and the media house for the betterment of the nation.
During the meeting, both parties engaged in fruitful discussions on how to enhance collaboration between the police service and Citi TV/Citi FM in order to achieve optimal performance in ensuring public safety.
Combating crime effectively was also a key focus of the conversation.
Dr. George Akuffo Dampare was appointed as the acting Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service by President Nana Akufo-Addo on 21 July 2021 effective 1 August 2021, taking over from James Oppong-Boanuh who had been serving since October 2019.
He is the youngest Acting Inspector–General of Police (IGP) to be appointed in the Fourth Republic and the eighth youngest since Ghana gained independence .
