As part of its technical and financial support to the Sierra Leone Police’s (SLP) transition from a Force into a Service, during the week, UNDP collaborated with the institution to organize a Town Hall in Kenema to share its vision for a more professional and service-oriented police institution.
The March 13 meeting brought together police personnel, UNDP representatives, the media, students, and the public as part of a series of six nationwide engagements designed to ensure broad-based dialogue and stakeholder input into this transition.
Led by William Fayia Sellu, the Inspector- General of Police (IGP) emphasised the importance of strengthening police-community relations to enhance public trust and security for all. “Transition is a journey, and we are committed to seeing it through. We will do everything necessary to achieve this strategic goal,” the IGP reassured.
UNDP’s Senior Rule of Law and Human Rights Officer, Alie B. Sesay, outlined key milestones in this transformation, including the review of the Police Act and the incorporation of lessons learned from knowledge exchange with the Ghana Police Service into the SLP Strategic Development Plan 2025-2029.
These efforts aim to modernize Sierra Leone’s policing framework and align it with international best practices. Through these consultations, UNDP and SLP are fostering a collaborative approach to police reform, reinforcing accountability, transparency, and citizen engagement in security governance.
