The Ghana Police Service has established a new unit, the 24-Hour Economy Security Secretariat, to coordinate security operations for the effective implementation of the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy programme.

This was announced by COP Mohammed Fuseni Suraji, Director General in charge of the National Patrol Department, during the passing-out ceremony of 233 graduate and general police recruits in Koforidua on Friday, July 4, 2025.

According to COP Suraji, the formation of the new unit demonstrates the Police Administration’s commitment to aligning with government policy and ensuring a secure environment for the 24-hour economic activities envisioned under the programme.

The recruits, who underwent six months of intensive training, were equipped with skills in Police Science, Law Studies, Social Science, Public Order Management, Driving, Swimming, and Incident and Disaster Management, among others.

As the Reviewing Officer, COP Suraji urged the new officers to uphold professionalism, competence, and integrity in the line of duty.

He stressed the need for officers to enforce the law with fairness and to respect the rights and dignity of all citizens.

“Do not engage in acts that could bring the name of the Service into disrepute,” he cautioned while encouraging the recruits to rise to the increasing demands of modern policing, especially in dealing with cybercrime, violent offences, and communal conflicts.

COP Suraji further called on the public to support the Police Service by cooperating with officers, volunteering credible information, and holding the Service accountable in their shared mission to combat crime.

The event also recognized outstanding recruits for their performance.

Samuel Nii Lantey Addy was named Best in Academics, Benison Dzramedo received Best in Drill, and Ransford Boniface Adjei was awarded Best Marksman.

Other honorees included Sadiq Clottey for Best Conduct, Gilbert Boakye Danquah for Overall Best Under Cadet, and Evans Kwesi Gyarteng, who swept both the Overall National Best and Best General Recruit awards.