In a significant step toward a safer Ghana, the National Ambulance Service (NAS) has partnered with Global Life Savers Inc. and the European Resuscitation Council to equip frontline Police Officers with essential life-saving skills.
The two-day intensive training, held at the FPU Fitness Center at the Tesano Police Depot, was anchored on the theme: “Every Life is Worth Saving.”
A Unified Front for Public Safety
The initiative brought together over 40 Police Instructor Trainers from the National Formed Police Unit (FPU), who underwent hands-on training in Basic Life Support techniques. It marks a landmark collaboration between healthcare professionals and the Ghana Police Service High Command.
Key Perspectives from the Frontline
Addressing the gathering, Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, noted that the Police Service is entering a new era where operational excellence and the protection of life remain paramount. He emphasized that his administration is committed to fostering collaboration with other national agencies to create a safer environment for all Ghanaians—stressing that modern policing goes beyond enforcement to building public trust and professionalism.
Speaking on behalf of the CEO of the National Ambulance Service, Paramedic Christina Achena highlighted that the partnership will ensure faster, more effective emergency response when seconds matter most. She described the initiative as a major boost to public safety—driven not just by speed, but by shared expertise and preparedness.
Dr. Selina Okyere, Founder and President of Global Life Savers Inc., underscored that the training represents the beginning of a new standard in emergency response, where a person’s location should never determine their chance of survival.
Representing the Mental Health Authority, Samuel Hanu emphasized the importance of supporting the mental and physical well-being of officers to enhance their ability to serve effectively.
Building Lifesavers Across the Force
Participants were trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), choking management, bleeding control, and other critical emergency response techniques. These skills are expected to cascade across the Police Service, strengthening Ghana’s overall emergency preparedness.
