The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a nationwide surveillance and alert of Private Security Organizations (PSOs), lock-cutters, rubber stamps and seal operators in Accra.
This monitoring activity streamlines the activities of operators, sensitizes them to the laws governing their services and the sanctions for failing to register or license their operations with the Ministry of Home Affairs, and improves public awareness of the services of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The purpose is to increase the
Speaking to the operators during the exercise, the Ministry’s Director of Public Relations, Alhaji Zakari Musa, said the move to conduct a nationwide surveillance exercise by ministry personnel in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service was aimed at ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. said it was important. The law that provides the legal basis for the services provided by the Ministry.
He explained that section 38(1) of the Police Act 1970 (Act 350) and regulation 5 of LI 1571 (1992) form the legal basis for the Department’s involvement in licensing and monitoring the activities of PSOs. did.
Specifically, he pointed out that Article 38(1) of the Police Act 1970 (Act No. 350) states that “The Minister shall, by legislative means, control the establishment and operation of all private security organizations; “Regulations can be enacted requiring registration of organizations,” it added. private security organization. Therefore, PSOs cannot operate without registration and business license with the ministry, he said.
Regarding locksmiths, also known as key cutting, Alhaji Zakari said that under the Locksmiths (License) Act No. 488 of 1994, a person cannot make locks, repair locks or cut keys unless he is given a license to do so. It states that they must not engage in any work. Minister.
The Director of Public Relations urged all parties in the sector to register or renew their licenses and regularize their work with the Ministry to avoid sanctions.