News:
September 18, 2017
The Parliamentary Training Institute of Ghana’s Parliament has held an induction/ orientation training session for thirty-five (35) newly recruited Police Officers posted to the Parliamentary Protection Unit (PPU) of Parliament.
The new officers were equipped with knowledge on the role of Parliament in the governance structure, the various departments of Parliament, staff strength of Parliament and categories of staff, the rudiments of parliamentary business, the rights of constituents/ public to visit their representatives in Parliament and how to effectively police without trampling upon the sensibilities of all stakeholders.
Acting Director of the PTI, Gloria Sarku Kumawu said the training afforded the new officers who have been posted to Parliament as their first duty post the opportunity to better understand the institution of Parliament as a special entity.
According to her, the training has exposed the officers to the duties expected of them as law enforcers and security providers in a unique institution of Parliament.
‘’Parliament is a special institution, it is made up of de crème de la crème of the nation and so, guarding Parliament is not an easy task, first of all we talk to them about what Parliament is, what it stands for in the whole scheme of governance, and how Parliament works, and who they are coming to protect’’ she said.
Some of the topics treated include; policing, access control, emotional intelligence, civil and police relationship among others where participants were presented with certificates.
She expressed satisfaction at the turn-out and feedback received from the trainees and believes it will enhance further training activities of the Institute.
The induction/training programme was witnessed by the first Deputy Speaker Alban Kingsford Bagbin, Deputy Clerk (FA & GS), Cyril O. Nsiah, Director of Protocol & Parliamentary Relations, Richard Acheapong, ACP Eric Winful, Director Crime Analysis and Police Operating Unit at the Police Headquarters and the Commander of Parliamentary Protection Unit, DSP Fii Ochil.
The training is the second by the PTI following the first edition that focuses on Customer Service for Public Sector workers.
By Christian Kpesese/ghanamps.com