IGP should advise his officers, some policemen disrespect me a lot – Don Little laments

Ghanaian actor Don Little has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Addo Dampare, for more disciplined public conduct from police officers.

Don Little recounted an incident with a police officer who questioned his ability to drive due to his stature, an action he found quite disconcerting, prompting a call for a change in attitude.

He urged IGP Dampare to enforce discipline among the officers to ensure professionalism and curb the prevalent issue of bribery.

“I encountered a police officer who remarked that if not for the ineffectiveness of the laws, I wouldn’t be driving. Am I a monkey or a hunchback? We are all human and should respect one another. We cooperate with you, so when you stop someone, please speak to them politely.

“Abroad, policemen are very respectful, but here in Ghana, their attitude is quite terrible and needs improvement. Some officers act as if they will never retire. Dampare, I implore you to address your officers. One spoiled maize can spoil the rest. Currently, many policemen are corrupt. This isn’t about hatred,” he said in a video posted by One Ghana TV on their YouTube channel.

The police service has been criticized for its conduct, particularly in interactions with the public.

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