Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed A. Alhassan (rtd.), has called on the police to view the uniform not as a symbol of authority, but as a badge of service, integrity, and justice.
He made the statement during the launch of his memoire entitled, “An Aroma of Policing: A Life of Service in Law Enforcement and Global Peacekeeping.”
Speaking at the launch of his memoir last Thursday in Accra, Alhassan stated that every officer has a role to play in restoring the pride and professionalism of the Ghana Police Service.
“Every officer, whether a Constable, Sergeant, or Senior Commander has a role to play in restoring the pride and professionalism of the Ghana Police Service,” Mr Alhassan stated.
The 681-page book published by Digibooks, chronicles Alhassan’s journey from humble beginnings to leading the Ghana Police Service and serving on international peacekeeping missions.
The memoir offers a candid account of Alhassan’s distinguished career, introducing a blueprint for police reform, institutional memory, and leadership.
Also, the book reflects on the author’s initiatives like community policing, crime visibility, welfare reform, and professional training.
What Alhassan described as “a call to action” for building a modern, trusted police service, “An Aroma of Policing” is now available nationwide.
The Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, who was the guest speaker, praised the book as a remarkable contribution to national discourse on law enforcement, leadership, and institutional transformation.
Mr Debrah highlighted the need for proactive policing strategies, grounded in visibility, intelligence-led operations, and strong community partnerships.
He urged the revival of institutions like the Ghana Police Staff College in Winneba and the Marine Police Training School at Aiyinaso to equip officers with necessary skills.
The current IGP Christian Tetteh Yohunu paid tribute to Mohammed Alhassan’s mentorship and visionary leadership, sharing personal anecdotes that highlighted Alhassan’s influence on his career.
Yohunu credited Alhassan for reforms that improved public trust in the police service and elevated Ghana’s role in global peacekeeping.
The Awoamefia of Anlo, Togbui Sri III commended Alhassan’s transformation of police units and international peacekeeping role, particularly in Namibia, Cambodia, and Liberia.
“For the first time in our nation’s history, a former IGP has taken the bold step to document and share his lived experiences — from barracks life to international service and the apex of policing in Ghana. This is indeed a novelty worth celebrating,” Togbui Sri II added.
Togbui Sri III reaffirmed support for police welfare and called for greater female participation in UN missions.
The event was attended by notable figures, including members of the Council of State, the Minister of the Interior, former IGPs, and justices of the Supreme Court.
Alhassan’s memoir is seen as a significant addition to Ghana’s institutional memory, offering insights into his distinguished career and vision for police reform.
An Aroma of Policing is now available in bookstores nationwide.
BY RAYMOND APPIAH-AMPONSAH
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