NDPC, Police Discuss Role of Law Enforcement in Promoting Social Order
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the Ghana Police Service have discussed the role of law enforcement, civic responsibility and institutional effectiveness in promoting social order and supporting national development.
The discussion took place during a strategic engagement between the two institutions as part of the NDPC’s ongoing consultations towards the development of the Consolidated National Development Plan.
The engagement focused on issues including public safety, law and order, institutional capacity, civic responsibility and the need for effective enforcement of laws and regulations.
The Chairman of the NDPC, Dr Nii Moi Thompson, said national development was closely linked to the behaviour of citizens and the effectiveness of institutions.
He noted that indiscipline, vandalism, misuse of public spaces and disregard for regulations had broader social and economic consequences.
“When enforcement is enhanced, habits will improve, because those who don’t even want to comply will be forced to comply,” Dr Thompson said, stressing the importance of institutions demonstrating the standards expected of citizens.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, highlighted the importance of professionalism in policing while ensuring that public safety and security were not compromised.
He said the Police Service had taken steps to discourage unnecessary roadside checks, while targeted interventions remained necessary to detect stolen vehicles, weapons and other contraband.
Speaking on measures to strengthen traffic enforcement, DCOP Sammy Amissah of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) highlighted the planned rollout of Traffic Tech, which is expected to deploy technology and fixed cameras to strengthen traffic monitoring and support compliance with road regulations.
“God willing, Traffic Tech is expected to be rolled out by October,” he said.
The Director-General of the NDPC, Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, said the engagement provided an opportunity for the Commission to better understand the concerns and proposals of the Police Service and incorporate relevant issues into the national planning process.
She noted that the discussions would contribute to the Commission’s work on institutional capacity, public safety, civic responsibility and social order under the Consolidated National Development Plan.
The engagement underscored the importance of effective institutions, responsible citizenship and the enforcement of laws and regulations in creating an environment conducive to Ghana’s sustainable national development.
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