Accra, Ghana–June 18, 2024: The Ministry of Interior has warned all private security organisations using unauthorised uniforms to stop doing so or face arrest by police and prosecution.
The Ministry, as part of efforts to regulate the industry, through the Ghana Police Service, on Friday, June 14, 2024, arrested two persons for allegedly violating regulations regulating private security organisations in Ghana. The arrested persons were found wearing non-prescribed uniforms resembling military uniforms, contrary to regulations laid down in the Police (Private Security Organisations) Regulations, 1992 (LI.1571) and the Police Organisations (Amendment) Regulations, 1994 (LI1579).
The arrested officers have been released on police bail and the ministry will apply necessary sanctions against the companies involved.
It is important to note that according to the regulations, the uniforms approved for private security guards are as follows:
- The uniform is to be worn over a white long/short sleeve shirt over greyish khaki trousers with white stripes down both sides.
- Wear a cream long/short sleeve shirt with brown khaki pants that have cream stripes down both sides.
- Wear a mauve long/short sleeve shirt over maroon trousers with mauve stripes down both sides.
- Wear a yellow shirt with grey/grey reflective material on the front and back and brown khaki pants (mines and oil fields only).
It is also important to note that in 2023, the Ministry of Interior launched a nationwide awareness-raising and monitoring campaign to ensure compliance with these regulations and their operation. Since then, the Ministry of Interior has been closely monitoring private security organizations to ensure compliance with the regulations.
The ministry has warned all private security organisations to adhere to regulations, wear only approved uniforms and operate within limits, otherwise police will arrest and bring to justice organisations or individuals who do not comply with regulations.
The Ministry understands and appreciates the important role that private security organisations play in complementing the role of Ghana’s security agencies. However, the Ministry will not compromise on the regulations put in place to ensure the safety and security of all Ghanaians.
The Ministry of Interior will continue to create a safe and secure environment for all Ghanaians and is committed to working with the private security industry to achieve this goal.
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Mrs. Doreen P. Annan
chief director
Letter to the Minister of Home Affairs