Retired police officers offer to aid crime fight

The National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO) has pledged to offer more support in the area of intelligence gathering to fight crime.

A former Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Edward Oppong-Anane, said they were ready to place their varied experiences and expertise at the disposal of the police service to safeguard the security of the nation.

He said they were adopting the practice in the developed nations, where retired officers had been providing useful intelligence and often flagged up miscreants to the security agencies.

ACP Oppong-Anane, who is the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Association, was speaking at an annual social event (WASSA) organized in Kumasi by the Association.

It provided an opportunity for them not only to socialize, but to discuss matters relevant to the security of the society and welfare of the retirees.

He further hinted that the veterans opened their doors to mentor and provide career guidance to serving officers.

ACP Oppong-Anane used the occasion to remind personnel of the service to uphold professional ethics and avoid doing anything likely to dent the image of the Service.

They should act firmly but even-handedly in their dealings with the public so as to win their confidence and trust.

He announced the construction of a permanent structure in Kumasi to serve as regional office of the Association and said work on the project was nearing completion.

Deputy Ashanti Regional Police Commander, ACP Kwaku Ampofo-Duku, saluted the Association for the office project and encouraged continued collaboration to rein in those who had chosen to live outside the law.