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Fellow Officers, Men, and Women of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), as we reflect on the year 2024, I want to begin by congratulating each and every one of you for the remarkable progress we have made together. Through our collective efforts, we have fostered a secure and peaceful environment, contributing significantly to the stability …

INSPECTOR GENERAL’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE Read More »

In a significant move towards reform, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) is gearing up for a transformative initiative to shift its operational ethos from “Force to Serve.” The Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu, in collaboration with Mr. Fredrick Ampiah, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, will host a series of …

SLP Prepare for Transition from ‘Force to Service Read More »

Hastings, Freetown – December 3, 2024 – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), through its Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), has collaborated with various partners to destroy a significant quantity of illicit narcotics at TOCU Headquarters in Hastings, Freetown. The destruction follows recent arrests made across multiple locations in the country. Prior to the destruction, CSP …

SLP DESTROYS QUANTITY OF ILLICIT DRUGS Read More »

December 4, 2024 – Freetown, Sierra Leone His Excellency Julien Yombouno, the Guinean Ambassador to Sierra Leone, paid a courtesy visit to Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu on Wednesday in a move aimed at bolstering diplomatic relations between the two neighboring countries. During the meeting, IGP Sellu warmly welcomed Ambassador Yombouno, emphasizing …

Guinean Ambassador Strengthens Ties with Sierra Leonean Police Chief Read More »

Kingtom, Sierra Leone – The Surgeons in Action Foundation, a medical organization based in Spain, in partnership with Foundation CZ-Bisturi Solidario, has strengthened its collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police Hospital by donating a state-of-the-art ventilation machine valued at over $50,000. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance medical support and training …

Surgeons in Action Foundation Boosts Sierra Leone Police Hospital Read More »

Freetown, 28th November 2024 – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has officially validated its Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for 2025-2029 during a session held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Academy conference room, which saw significant participation from various stakeholders. The validation exercise aimed to incorporate public feedback and ensure comprehensive scrutiny of the document, …

Sierra Leone Police Validates Strategic Development Plan for 2025-2029 Read More »

In a significant operation, the Regional Police Commander of Freetown-East, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Francis Brima Meinday, led a joint security effort that uncovered an illicit Kush production facility at a residence on Kanu Drive, Temne Town, Upper Allen Town. Concerns had been mounting in the community as several pupils from the nearby Baptist Secondary …

Police Uncover Illicit Kush Production Operation in Freetown-East Read More »

Experts from the International Police Organization (INTERPOL) have completed their visit to Sierra Leone, focusing on the implementation of the INTERPOL I247 system and providing a specialized training program for personnel from various investigative units of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) aimed at combating environmental and pharmaceutical crime. Over a three-day period, the experts conducted …

INTERPOL Experts Conclude Training Program in Sierra Leone Read More »

HASTINGS, SIERRA LEONE – The African Union Formed Police Unit Assessment Team has declared the Sierra Leone Formed Police Unit (SLFPU-6) “fit for deployment” following a thorough evaluation, which took place from November 12 to 15, 2024, at the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA). The assessment spanned three days and involved a …

Sierra Leone Police Formed Unit Certified for Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia Read More »