Police to establish AI-powered crime-fighting centre – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced plans by the Ghana Police Service to establish a Real Time Crime Centre powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) before the end of 2025.

According to him, the move is part of efforts to transform the service into a smart, technology-driven, and citizen-focused institution capable of addressing contemporary security threats such as cybercrime, terrorism, and urban violence.

The IGP made the announcement on Saturday during the 2025 Conferral and Graduation Ceremony of the Accra Metropolitan University, where he was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D), Honoris Causa, for his service and leadership in national security.

He explained that the upcoming Real-Time Crime Centre will integrate CCTV feeds, emergency call data, and AI-powered analytics to detect crime patterns, allocate resources efficiently, and prevent crimes before they occur.

“A mobile app will enable citizens to report incidents, monitor case progress, and receive timely safety alerts,” he said. “Human Rights Impact Assessments will be conducted before major operations to ensure community rights are respected.”

He stated that the project reflects the evolving role of the Police Service in a modern democratic society, where technology, accountability, and public engagement must work together to build trust and improve policing outcomes.

Also honoured at the ceremony was the CEO of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, who received an honorary doctorate in recognition of her contributions to digital innovation and inclusive development.

Mrs. Obo-Nai dedicated her award to women breaking barriers in STEM and leadership and called for greater inclusion in innovation spaces.

Other dignitaries who addressed the event included Appeals Court Judge and Director of Legal Education, Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, who urged graduates to uphold values of integrity, responsibility, and cultural respect. He cautioned against the misuse of honorary academic titles, stressing that titles such as “Doctor” and “Professor” must be earned through rigorous academic work.

Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Goski Alabi, presented a report on the university’s progress, announcing the introduction of eight new academic programmes, including PhDs in Leadership, Sustainable Governance, Finance, and Accounting. She also highlighted advancements in infrastructure, including an AI-integrated learning management system.

Prof. Alabi appealed to the government to extend the free first-year tertiary tuition initiative to private universities, citing their contributions to national development and access to education.

The event was attended by officials from the security services, academia, government, and the private sector.