The Ghana Police Service has begun documentation and body inspection for recruitment applicants in the Greater Accra Region, with the exercise reported to be orderly and efficient at designated centres.
The recruitment exercise is being conducted at 12 centres across Accra, with six centres operational on the first day. Authorities have implemented measures to ensure safety and efficiency, following concerns over past overcrowding during similar exercises.
The revised approach comes after the tragic stampede at El-Wak Stadium during a military recruitment exercise, which claimed six lives. In response, the Ministry of the Interior decentralised the process and introduced a centralised digital application system through the Centralised Services E-Recruitment Portal (C-SERP) to better manage applicant numbers.
Applicants who spoke to JoyNews expressed satisfaction with the process, describing it as calm and well organised. Many cited proper queue management, the division of applicants into morning and afternoon sessions, and the provision of basic amenities such as seats, water, and snacks.
Some applicants also commended the professionalism and support of police officers at the centres, noting that the step-by-step process was fast and stress-free.
The Ghana Police Service reiterated that the new recruitment system is designed to enhance transparency while ensuring the safety of applicants. Observers and participants have lauded the exercise and called for the same approach to be maintained in future recruitment processes.
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