The Ministry for the Interior has issued a stern warning to private security organizations to stop using unauthorized uniforms.
This comes after the recent arrest of two individuals for violating the regulations governing private security organizations.
In a statement signed by Mrs. Doreen P. Annan, Chief Director at the Ministry, it was revealed that the individuals were found wearing uniforms similar to military attire.
This, they said, is prohibited under the Police Service (Private Security Organisations) Regulations, 1992 (LI.1571) and the Police Service Organisations (Amendment) Regulations, 1994 (L.I.1579).
The arrested persons have since been granted bail, and the ministry intends to apply necessary sanctions against the company employing them.
The statement emphasized that private security personnel must adhere to prescribed uniform guidelines, which include:
- white long/short sleeve shirts over ash khaki trousers with white stripes
- cream/short-sleeved shirts over brown khaki trousers with cream stripes
- mauve long/short sleeve shirts over maroon trousers with mauve stripes
- yellow shirts with ash/grey reflectors for the Mines and Oil fields over brown khaki trousers.
The ministry urged all private security firms to comply with these regulations to avoid penalties, underscoring the importance of these measures in ensuring the safety and security of all Ghanaians.
The ministry also acknowledged the significant role private security organizations play in supporting national security efforts but reiterated that adherence to the rules is non-negotiable.
