Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accompanied by some members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), has introduced a two-day Regional Crime Officers’ Conference to strengthen the investigative capacity of crime officers nationwide.
In a statement released by the Ghana Police Service (GPS) on Friday, December 19, 2025, the conference emphasized the role of Crime Officers in criminal investigations and brought together officers from across the country.
The statement, according to the Inspector-General of Police, underscored their critical role in modern policing among evolving crime trends.
“The conference, aimed at highlighting the role of Crime Officers in criminal investigation, brought together Crime Officers from all twenty-five (25) Police Regions, as well as Directors of selected units at the CID Headquarters to ensure in modern policing, particularly amid evolving, increasingly sophisticated crime trends,” he said in his address at the conference.
He noted that modern crime requires advanced investigative methods, professionalism, and continuous capacity building.
“Criminal activities demand advanced investigative approaches, high levels of professionalism, and continuous capacity building to ensure effective law enforcement,” the statement renowned.
The IGP further reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the Ghana Police Service’s investigative capacity, stressing that higher investigative standards are key to combating crime and rebuilding public trust.
Source: Ernest Kelvin Okanta
