YEA deploys 11,788 community police assistants to support Ghana Police Service
Story by: Regina Bless
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has engaged, trained and deployed 11,788 beneficiaries under its Community Police Assistant module to support the Ghana Police Service and strengthen public safety across the country.
The Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Malik Basintale, disclosed this during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, noting that the initiative forms part of efforts to create employment opportunities for young people while equipping them with practical skills and experience in community service and security.
According to him, the programme is designed to provide human resource support to the Ghana Police Service while giving beneficiaries the opportunity to gain exposure to the security sector and explore potential careers in law enforcement.
Mr Basintale explained that the initiative operates under the agency’s Youth in Community Service and Security Module, which seeks to engage young people in activities that contribute to public safety and national security.
He said beneficiaries undergo professional training and orientation provided by the Ghana Police Service and are equipped with the necessary logistics, skills and expertise to support the country’s security apparatus.
“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,” he stated.
Providing an update on the programme, the YEA CEO said that as of September 2026, a total of 11,788 beneficiaries had been engaged, trained and deployed under the Community Police Assistant module.
The initiative forms part of the agency’s broader mandate to address youth unemployment by creating opportunities for young people to acquire relevant skills, gain work experience and contribute to national development.
The deployment is also expected to strengthen community-level security support while deepening collaboration between the Youth Employment Agency and the Ghana Police Service.