Director-General of Police, others Visits Northern Region

Top Management of the Ghana Police Service from the Headquarters in the nation's capital has paid a working visit to police personnel working within the Northern Region and some Chiefs.

They include the Director-General (D-G) of Police, Administration, Commissioner of Police, COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, D-G Welfare, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Mrs. Habiba Twumasi-Sarpong together with a Clinical Psychologist from the Police Hospital and ASP Foster Nanewortor.

The visit was geared to convey the Police Administration’s goodwill to the Command and also take the opportunity to interact with personnel on matters relating to welfare, health, best practices among others. 
 
COP/Mr. Tetteh Yohuno in his remarks at the Northern Regional Police Headquarters intimated that the Police Administration is doing its best to improve the conditions of service of the personnel and therefore, there is the need to reciprocate that support by exhibiting high standards of professionalism at all times. 

The D-G Welfare, DCOP/Mrs. Habiba conveyed the Administration’s welfare concerns to the personnel especially their health and stated that the Administration is putting adequate measures in place to take care of medical referrals of officers to specialist hospitals should the need arise. 

On his part, the Police Clinical Psychologist, ASP/ Mr. Foster Nanewortor advised officers to regularly exercise to reduce stress from work-related and family issues. 

He encouraged personnel in the region to always take a balanced diet, drink a lot of water and do regular check-ups to know their health status to prevent sudden deaths.

The delegation further visited some chiefs in the Tamale Metropolis to ignite the cordial relationship between the police and the traditional rulers.