The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has commenced the second phase of its nationwide recruitment exercise, beginning with body screening and document examination of applicants, Director-General of Welfare at Police Headquarters, COP Iddi Seidu, has announced.

Speaking at the ongoing screening exercise in Ho in the Volta Region, COP Seidu stated that the recruitment process started about a month ago with the opening of an online application portal, which attracted a large number of eligible Ghanaian applicants. According to him, the current phase is designed to be transparent, orderly, and fair to all candidates.

He noted that applicants are taken through a structured process under canopies, where they are comfortably seated and provided with snacks to ensure a conducive environment. The exercise operates on a strictly first-come, first-served basis using the UQ application system, eliminating unnecessary congestion and struggle.

"At the first stage, applicants go through body screening where their height and certain physical features are examined. When everything is satisfactory, they proceed to another stage to present their documents for verification. Once verified, the documents are forwarded online," COP Seidu explained.

He disclosed that the police service is able to screen about 500 applicants in the morning and another 500 in the afternoon, bringing the daily total to approximately 1,000 candidates. In the Volta Region, the screening exercise began at the Police Training School in Ho, with additional centres expected to join from the following day.

Describing the recruitment as an open and merit-based exercise, COP Seidu cautioned the public against fraudsters who demand money in exchange for police slots.

"There is no need for anyone to pay money to anybody. This recruitment is open and transparent. Anybody who is qualified and duly applied will be given the opportunity. There is no favouritism," he noted.

He further warned impersonators to stay away from the process, emphasising that applicants are being vetted by trained police officers who will detect any form of falsification, with offenders facing the full rigours of the law.

Applicants who participated in the exercise expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the screening, praising the police service for its improved organisation, professionalism, and humane approach compared to previous years.

Some candidates described the process as smooth, fast, and well-organised, commending officers for being friendly, patient, and supportive. Others highlighted the provision of refreshments, including drinks to help them cope with the heat, describing it as a thoughtful initiative.

COP Seidu assured the public that the recruitment exercise will continue as scheduled beyond Friday, January 16, 2026, to ensure all invited applicants are screened.

"We started this process transparently, and that is how we are going to end it. Only genuine people are needed to come into the Ghana Police Service to serve Mother Ghana," he declared.