Police Service Releases Approved Uniform for Private Security Officers

The Ghana Police Service has released the approved uniform for private security officers, demanding strict adherence by employees and operators across the country.

In a statement, it stated that any other uniform, colour combination, design, or turnout that does not conform to the prescribed uniforms or has a resemblance to the uniforms of any state security agency is unauthorised.

“All private security operators are required to comply strictly with the above approved uniform specifications, and in-house security should as well desist from wearing uniforms which have some resemblance to state security agencies.”

It highlighted that offenders shall be liable to sanctions as prescribed by Regulation 12 of the Police Service (Private Security Organizations) Regulations, 1992 (LI.1571).

It further encouraged the public to take note of the approved uniforms and report any suspected violations to the appropriate authorities.

The approved uniforms include:
i. White Long/Short Sleeve Shirt over a pair of Ash Khaki Trousers with white stripes on both sides.

ii. A Cream Long/Short Sleeves Shirt over Brown khaki Trousers with Cream stripes on both sides.

iii. A Mauve Long/Short Sleeve Shirt over a pair of Maroon Trousers with Mauve stripes on both sides.

iv. A Yellow shirt with Ash/Grey Reflectors across the back and front over a Brown pair of Khaki trousers (solely for the Mines and Oil fields).

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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