Police High-Risk Operations Training Prepares Officers for Election
More than 5,000 Ghana Police Service personnel will secure the Akwatia by-election on September 2, 2025. Out of this number, 600 officers completed police high-risk operations training at the High Risk Operations Training Centre (HROT-C) in the Eastern Region.
The five-day training included tactical drills such as rappelling, precision shooting, handcuffing, vehicle stop and search, crowd control, and human rights considerations. Officers remaining in the deployment pool will complete public order management training.
Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno led the Police Management Board (POMAB) to close the training, which began last Friday.
During the closing ceremony, officers demonstrated their skills through a simulation exercise. Plain-clothed officers, posing as civilians, queued at a polling center. The team monitored the situation with drones to ensure quick responses while respecting human rights.
The exercise simulated an attack by heavily built armed men attempting to snatch ballot boxes. Officers formed a linear extended formation and stopped the attackers, who police arrested and transported in a Black Maria.
The officers also completed precision firing exercises. They targeted balloons and bottles to practice eliminating threats while minimizing risk to civilians. Ten officers finished the exercise in under 30 seconds in pairs.
The final drill involved rappelling from a mountain into a crowd. A master rappeller demonstrated shooting accurately while descending on a rope.
The IGP assured the public that 600 armed officers would be ready on election day. He said, “We are confident in our preparations. This will be one of the most peaceful elections. If you come quietly to vote, we will welcome you. If you intend to cause trouble, we will not allow it.”
He praised the officers’ efforts and urged all stakeholders to follow election guidelines for a smooth process. The IGP believes this training enhances both safety and public trust in the police during high-risk events.
Source: Graphiconline
