The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has rolled out prescribed uniform turnouts for Private Security Organizations (PSOs).
According to the Director-General, the approved uniforms are in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Police Service (Private Security Organization) Regulation, 1992 (LI. 1571) on Thursday, February 5,2026.
The approved uniform turnouts for use by all private security operators/employees across the country are listed as follows:
– A white long/short sleeve shirt paired with ash khaki trousers with white stripes on both sides.
– A cream long/short sleeve shirt over brown khaki trousers with cream stripes on both sides.
– A mauve long/short sleeve shirt over a pair of maroon trousers with mauve stripes on both sides.
– A yellow shirt with ash/grey reflectors across the front and back over a brown pair of khaki trousers (solely for the mines and oil fields).
Any other uniform, color combination, design, or turnout not listed above, and that resembles the uniform of any state security agency, is deemed unauthorized.
All private security operators are required to comply strictly with the approved uniform specifications. In-house security should also refrain from wearing uniforms that resemble those of state security agencies.
The public is encouraged to take note of these approved uniforms and report any suspected violations to the appropriate authorities.
Offenders shall be subject to sanctions as prescribed by law.
Source; Christabel Opare
