General News of Saturday, 21 November 2020Source: rainbowradioonline.comIGP issues directive on uniforms for police on election dayApproved uniforms for security forces on election dayThe Inspector-General of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh, has directed that Police Officers performing Election 2020 duties should wear the traditional police uniforms which are in the colours of blue-black, black, and police camouflage. A statement issued by the Police Service directed that no Police Officer wears a beard, except those who have been advised by medical officers not to have a close shave. Also, plain-clothed officers of the Criminal Investigations and Police Intelligence Departments (CID and PID) will wear their approved overt and covert uniforms with their ID cards readily available for identification. “The IGP has further directed that no Police Officer wears a beard, except those who have been advised by medical officers not to have a close shave, supported by 'Excused Shaving' document. “The public should note that any Police Officer who wears any unpermitted clothing for election duties would be engaging in professional misconduct, which is subject to disciplinary proceedings”.

Source: GhanaWeb November 21, 2020 02:40 UTC