The Inspector General of Police (IGP) is the most senior Police Officer in Ghana. The IGP is appointed by the President of Ghana acting in consultation with the Council of State. The IGP is the head of the Police service and is responsible for the operational control and the administration of the Police Service.
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- Heads of policing in the Gold Coast 1831 1893
- Commissioner of Police 1893 1966
- Inspector General of Police 1966 onwards
- References
The IGP is a member of the Police Council. The first Ghanaian Police Commissioner, E. R. T. Madjitey was appointed to head the service on October 9, 1958. The IGP is aided by two deputies as well as nine directors and a Chief Staff Officer.
Heads of policing in the Gold Coast (1831 - 1893)
Commissioner of Police (1893 - 1966)
The head of the Gold Coast Constabulary was the Commissioner of Police.
Inspector General of Police (1966 onwards)
References
Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA