The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has disclosed that the agency has engaged, trained and deployed 11,788 beneficiaries under its Community Police Assistant module as part of efforts to support the Ghana Police Service and strengthen public safety.
He said the initiative forms part of the agency’s broader efforts to provide employment opportunities for young people while equipping them with practical experience in community service and security.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, October 21, Basintale explained that the beneficiaries had undergone professional training and orientation in accordance with the principles and operational requirements of the Ghana Police Service.
He said the initiative gives young people the opportunity to gain exposure to the security sector, develop relevant skills and explore the possibility of pursuing long-term careers in law enforcement and related fields.
“The Community Police Assistant module is a project under the Youth Employment Agency, under our module termed as Youth in Community Service and Security Module, developed to provide human resource support for the Ghana Police Service, as well as provide the opportunity for the youth to experience the service and explore the possibilities of pursuing a career in the field while contributing to public safety.
“Persons who are engaged in this module are professionally trained and oriented by the Ghana Police Service and adequately equipped with the needed logistics, skills, and professional expertise to support the country’s overall security apparatus.
“In this regard, I am happy to report that as of September 2026, the YEA engaged, trained and deployed a total of 11,788 beneficiaries under the Community Police Assistance Module.”
