20 YEARS OF SERVICE TO MOTHER GHANA: A JOURNEY OF DEDICATION, SACRIFICE, GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT 19th April 2006 – 10th November 2026 Today marks exactly 20 years since I passed out from the National Police Training School (NPTS), Tesano, as a proud member of the November 10th, 2006 Recruit Squad of the Ghana Police Service. Looking back at this remarkable journey, I cannot help but reflect on how far God has brought me, the challenges we have overcome, the sacrifices we have made, and the opportunities we have had to serve our beloved country, Ghana. My journey into the Ghana Police Service began in 2005 when I initiated the recruitment process to join the Service. At the time, the minimum educational requirement for recruitment was the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC), now known as the Senior High School Certificate. Interestingly, although I already held a diploma qualification, I was eventually enlisted into the Service on the basis of my Senior Secondary School Certificate. On 19th April 2006, I reported to the National Police Training School, Tesano, together with 169 other recruits, to begin our journey as police officers. After months of intensive training, discipline, physical conditioning and preparation for the demands of policing, we successfully passed out on 10th November 2006. Twenty years later, what a journey it has been! I look back with immense pride, gratitude and fulfilment at the professional and academic milestones I have achieved through dedication, determination and God's grace. Beyond my commitment to policing and the various command and instructional responsibilities entrusted to me throughout my career, I have also pursued academic and professional development with great determination. My educational journey has seen me obtain the following qualifications: 1. Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting Education – University of Education, Winneba. 2. Executive qualification in Investigative Psychology, Forensics and Security Management – Wisconsin International University College, Ghana. 3. Executive/Advanced Certificate in Security, Forensics, Intelligence and Security Management – Knutsford University College, Ghana. 4. Master of Arts (MA) in Law, Human Rights and Administration – University of Ghana School of Law. 5. Master of Arts (MA) in Conflict, Peace and Security – Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre. 6. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at the University of Ghana. These achievements have not come without challenges. They represent years of sacrifice, perseverance, sleepless nights, determination and the conviction that professional development and education must remain lifelong commitments. THE PROGRESS OF OUR NOVEMBER 10TH, 2006 RECRUIT SQUAD As I celebrate my personal journey, I am equally proud of the collective progress made by my colleagues who formed part of the November 10th, 2006 NPTS Recruit Squad. From the 169 recruits who began this journey together, we have witnessed remarkable professional growth and advancement within the Ghana Police Service. Today, our squad can proudly boast of the following achievements in rank and professional progression: - One Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), yours truly. - One Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). - Fourteen Cadet Officers currently undergoing training at the Ghana Police Academy, who are expected to be commissioned as Assistant Superintendents of Police before the end of this year. - Fifteen Chief Inspectors waiting to report at the GhanaPoliceAcademy to also undergo their CadetOfficers training, with others expected to join the rank of chief inspector through anticipated administrative promotions by January 2027. These milestones are worth celebrating. They demonstrate that, with commitment, discipline, patience and perseverance, the journey that began at the National Police Training School can lead to remarkable professional accomplishments. To all my recruit mates, I say congratulations! - @isaacsarfo332