22 NYPD officers to visit Ghana for humanitarian outreach and police engagement

Twenty-two officers from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) are set to travel to Ghana from November 10 to 18, 2026, for a humanitarian outreach mission. The initiative, organized by the African Law Enforcement Organization (ALEO), aims to support underprivileged children and vulnerable communities. The mission, titled "To Serve and to Protect Beyond Borders," will feature community support activities alongside efforts to enhance professional ties between law enforcement officials in Ghana and the United States.

ALEO, a non-profit based in Jamaica, New York, is led by Detective Chibuzo C. Amadi. The delegation will visit the Ghana Police Service Headquarters and the seat of Ghana's Presidency, Jubilee House, to engage in professional exchanges. These interactions are designed to foster goodwill and strengthen professional relationships between law enforcement personnel from both nations.

The mission has garnered support from the Magho Foundation, Afro Pop, and Exotical Sponges. William Apau, an NYPD officer and ALEO member, played a key role in connecting the organization with schools and an orphanage in Ghana through his foundation, Magho Foundation. The humanitarian efforts will concentrate on providing practical support and encouragement to children and vulnerable individuals in chosen communities.

The delegation plans to remain in Ghana for eight days, engaging in humanitarian activities and professional exchanges before departing on November 18. Specific details about the communities visited and the nature of the support provided have not been disclosed by the organizers.