“As we strengthen our capacity in emergency medical response, we are not only improving our operational readiness; we are also strengthening the trust and confidence the public places in us’, these are words from the Inspector-General of Police in Accra.
The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohon, has emphasized the importance of strengthening emergency medical response capabilities to enhance both operational readiness and public confidence in law enforcement.
Speaking at the conclusion of a two-day Train-the-Trainer Programme on Emergency Medical Response held at the Tesano National Training School, IGP highlighted the significance of continuous skill development within the police force.
“As we strengthen our capacity in emergency medical response, we are not only improving our operational readiness; we are also strengthening the trust and confidence the public places in us,” the IGP stated.
He urged the newly trained instructors to share their knowledge with colleagues, emphasizing that every skill passed on could potentially save lives. “Go out and train others, and do so with the understanding that every skill you pass on has the potential to save a life,” he encouraged.
The IGP also called for ongoing commitment to learning and professional growth, stressing that such training should be viewed as part of a continuous journey toward excellence in service delivery.
The training was jointly organized by the European Resuscitation Centre and Global Life Savers.
In her remarks, Capt Dr Selina Okyere, CEO and President of Global Life Savers and a Capt in the United States Air Force, expressed joy over how officers participated in the entire exercise with readiness to enhance their skills. She was equally happy with the demonstrations carried out by the participants before the IGP.
On behalf of the entire Police Administration, he extended his sincere appreciation to all contributors who made the programme a success.
This initiative underscores the police force’s dedication to improving emergency response capabilities, fostering professionalism, and reinforcing public trust through enhanced service delivery.
As part of the initiative, the European Resuscitation Centre (ERC) has donated some essential resuscitation training equipment, including Adult CPP manikins and training Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). These tools are critical in enabling high-quality, simulation-based training, allowing participants to practice scenarios and build confidence through repetition.
