Police Crack Down on Unauthorised Private Security Uniforms

The Ghana Police Service has warned private security operators and in-house security personnel against the use of unauthorised uniforms, particularly those that resemble the attire of state security agencies.

In a public notice issued by the Director-General of Private Security Organisations, the Police said the directive is in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Police Service (Private Security Organizations) Regulations, 1992 (LI 1571).

The Police outlined the approved uniform turnouts for private security personnel as follows: a white long or short-sleeved shirt worn over ash khaki trousers with white stripes on both sides; a cream long or short-sleeved shirt worn over brown khaki trousers with cream stripes on both sides; and a mauve long or short-sleeved shirt worn over maroon trousers with mauve stripes on both sides.

For personnel operating in mines and oil fields, the approved uniform is a yellow shirt with ash or grey reflective strips across the front and back, worn over brown khaki trousers.

The statement stressed that any other uniform, colour combination, design or turnout not listed — especially those resembling the uniforms of state security agencies — is deemed unauthorised.

“All private security operators are required to comply strictly with the approved uniform specifications,” the Police cautioned, adding that in-house security units must also desist from wearing outfits that resemble those of state security agencies.

Offenders, the statement warned, will be sanctioned in accordance with the law.

The Police further urged members of the public to take note of the approved uniforms and report any suspected violations to the appropriate authorities.

The notice was signed by the Director-General of Private Security Organisations.

 

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