He noted that the police's tolerance towards the demonstrators reflects an organisation that has moved away from its past reliance on brute force as a mechanism for maintaining law and order during demonstrations.
According to him, the Dampare-led Police Service has positively shaped the country's image and its democratic credentials. "It is gratifying to see our Police Service exercise such restraint while enforcing the law in the face of what appeared like a deliberate attempt to provoke them.
This show of rare professionalism in policing certainly helps to deepen the growth of our democracy under this IGP, and I will encourage him to continue with his exemplary leadership," Braimah said.
In an interview with PeaceFMOnline on Monday, 23rd September, Mr Braimah added, "Elsewhere, actions such as removing the keys to a police vehicle and running away with them could have prompted actions on the part of the police that could result in loss of lives, but IGP Dampare and his team managed to avoid any such developments while making sure the laws are enforced." He praised the gentle yet firm approach the Police Service has taken in enforcing the law, saying, "I am not surprised to see a lot of people commending the police for the professional handling of the demonstrations.