Ghana to modernize policing with digital cameras and enrolment stations

Ghana is set to modernize its law enforcement through several technology-driven initiatives aimed at improving crime prevention and road safety. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak announced that the government plans to replace routine roadside checks by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) with a digital enforcement system known as TRAFITECH by September 2026. This automated camera surveillance system is intended to detect and enforce more than 47 road traffic offences that are currently managed through manual face-to-face stops.

In addition to traffic enforcement, the government plans to deploy over 700 digital enrolment stations across the country by the end of 2026. These stations are part of a broader effort to support intelligence-led policing and will integrate with the National Criminal Automated Biometric Identification System. The expansion aims to strengthen the Ghana Police Service’s capacity to identify, investigate, and prevent criminal activity. During a Police Regional Command Conference, Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno emphasized the need for professional, visible, and fair policing to meet increasing public expectations.