Mr. Sampson Quarshiga, the Kadjebi District Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has lauded thirty-eight young men and women who successfully graduated as Community Policing Assistants (CPAs) under the Agency’s flagship initiative. Speaking at a brief passing-out ceremony, he praised the graduates for their discipline and commitment throughout the training, urging them to honour the State’s investment by serving with honesty, discipline, and neutrality.
He explained that the CPA programme was specifically designed to complement the Ghana Police Service in strengthening peace, security, and law enforcement at the grassroots. Mr. Quarshiga emphasised that the graduates must uphold the dignity of the uniform, protect human rights, and carry out their duties without fear or favour. He further noted that the initiative not only supports national security but also provides youth employment opportunities by offering income, exposure, and work experience, which are vital in tackling unemployment and idle time in local communities.
The graduates will serve directly under the supervision of the Ghana Police Service, whose mentorship ensures their duties align with legal and professional standards. According to Mr. Quarshiga, this collaboration fosters credibility and trust within communities, while the deployment of CPAs in the Kadjebi District is expected to reduce crime, boost police visibility, and promote peaceful coexistence.
Some of the graduates expressed gratitude, pledging to serve diligently and safeguard citizens. Nationally, the CPA initiative has trained about 12,000 young people between the ages of 18 and 35, with deployment across various districts. Each graduate is engaged on a two-year contract, with the possibility of permanent absorption into the Ghana Police Service depending on performance.
