Forensic Ambassadors calls on GES to add forensic science to school curriculums. ‎



              Story by Azaglo Michael 


A major step toward strengthening crime scene integrity and combating drug abuse in academic institutions took place in Accra, Ghana.

‎

‎The Forensic Training Workshop and Sensitization Program brought together regional experts under the theme: "Exploring Forensic Toxicology: Strategies for Drug Abuse Prevention and Implications on Academic Institutions."

‎

‎

‎Spearheaded by Forensic Guards Nigeria and the Forensic Ambassadors Academy Africa, the workshop drew high-level law enforcement representatives and participants from both Ghana and Nigeria.

‎

‎

‎Speaking to the press, the Executive Director for the Forensic Academy, Forensic Ambassador Abraham Kwapon, commended the Inspector General of Police for sending a senior delegation to support the event. Kwapon made a strong case for institutional reform, urging the Ghana Education Service to integrate basic forensic education into the national school curriculum.

‎

‎Forensic Ambassador Abraham Kwapon

‎"Every child in school and every private security company needs a basic understanding of crime scene management,knowing what to do and what not to do. This will go a long way in reducing social vices in our schools."

‎


‎Kwapon also stressed the urgent need for cross-agency synergy among security forces to ensure seamless criminal investigations, while highlighting robust data management as a cornerstone for processing crime scene evidence.

‎

‎He closed with a call for African leaders to ramp up institutional support for forensic advancement.

‎

‎

‎Representing the Ghana Police Service, Deputy Superintendent of Police Livingston Atakpa, from the Police Forensic Science Laboratory, advocated for decentralizing forensic capabilities across all regions of Ghana to streamline crime scene operations.

‎

Deputy Superintendent of Police Livingston Atakpa, 


‎Atakpa reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service's unwavering commitment to public education but noted that the ultimate success of law enforcement relies heavily on civic responsibility.

‎

‎

‎He issued a critical reminder to the general public regarding the golden rule of crime scenes: do not touch, move, or tamper with any objects.

‎

‎Preserving the physical integrity of a scene is paramount to securing the untainted evidence required for accurate forensic analysis and keeping our societies safe.

‎

‎at the end of the workshop ,all the members and participants were awarded for their massive support to forensic education.

‎

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Madina Fire Commander Launches Massive 30-Day Crackdown on Market Women and Trotros!

Image
                Story by Azaglo Michael  In a bold move to tackle chronic congestion and ensure public safety, the newly appointed Madina Municipal Fire Commander, Divisional Officer Grade Two (DO II) Abdullai Salia, has officially assumed office with a massive, month-long enforcement operation. ‎ ‎ ‎Launched today, July 1st, the 30-day crackdown aims to clear market women operating in front of the fire station and along the busy highway. For years, illegal trading and commercial trotro drivers blocking major traffic arteries have severely hindered emergency response times. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Stopping trotro drivers from unauthorized roadside passenger drops. ‎Enforcing the mandatory use of the pedestrian footbridge. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎According to DO II Salia, the current gridlock poses a severe threat to national security and fire safety. The obstruction prevents emergency fire trucks from navigating the municipality quickly during critical, life-or-de...
Read more

‎Wellspring School Wins Ghana Country Title at 2025 Global EduQuality Awards , Ranked 3rd Globally Among 5,000 Schools ‎

Image
Reported By Azaglo Michael  Wellspring School has been crowned the Ghana Country Winner at the prestigious 2025 Global EduQuality Awards Program, organized by Opportunity International. The school emerged victorious out of 980 institutions that represented Ghana, earning an impressive 3rd place globally among over 5,000 participating schools worldwide. ‎ ‎A delegation from Opportunity International’s EduQuality Program visited Wellspring School to present the school with a USD 1,000, a plaque, and a certificate in recognition of this outstanding achievement. ‎ ‎Speaking during the presentation ceremony, Mr. Prince Frimpong Kumi, the Chief Executive Officer of Wellspring School and a Global Schools Advocate, described the award as a testament to the collective effort and dedication of the school community. ‎ Mr. Prince Frimpong Kumi, the Chief Executive Officer of Wellspring School ‎“This recognition is not just about me as the CEO; it’s about the teachers, students, management, and...
Read more

‎UN Human Rights Experts Raise Alarm Over ‘Galamsey’ Impact on Ghanaian Farmers ‎

Image
Story by Azaglo Michael  Closing a landmark ten-day mission, the United Nations Working Group on the Rights of Peasants has called for urgent action to bridge the "major gap" between Ghana’s national policies and the harsh realities faced by rural food producers. ‎ ‎ ‎The delegation, visiting at the invitation of the Government of Ghana, concluded their assessment with a press briefing detailing the systemic challenges threatening the nation's agricultural backbone. ‎ ‎Speaking exclusively with Nation 1 TV in Accra, Working Group member Ms. Uche Ofodile praised Ghana’s existing legislative framework but noted a significant disconnect in its execution. ‎ Working Group member Ms. Uche Ofodile  ‎"Ghana possesses robust policies capable of driving national development," Ms. Ofodile stated. "However, there remains a major gap between the law on paper and the policy in practice." ‎ ‎ ‎The most critical finding in the mission’s report center...
Read more