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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr William Fayia Sellu, has visited Samu in Kambia District, where he addressed police recruits currently undergoing training at the Advanced Public Order Training School (APOTS) of the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy.
Addressing the recruits, the IGP emphasized discipline as the bedrock of every institution, noting that it shapes individuals by teaching them what to do and how to do it. He reminded the recruits that policing is not a part-time job but a professional career that requires commitment, sacrifice, and dedication.
He described the police profession as highly demanding, stating that the recruits had left their comfort zones to undergo rigorous training in preparation for national service. The IGP urged them to take every aspect of the training seriously, as it could shape their future and transform them into responsible citizens and professional police officers.
Reflecting on the recruitment process, Mr Sellu disclosed that more than 15,000 applicants had applied to join the Sierra Leone Police, but only a limited number were successful. He therefore encouraged the recruits to consider themselves fortunate and remain focused in order to successfully complete the training programme.
Mr Sellu also encouraged trainers and instructors to continue giving their best, describing Samu as a breeding ground for disciplined, professional, and competent police personnel capable of meeting international policing standards.
The IGP further urged the recruits to make themselves responsible and relevant, reminding them that policing is a demanding profession, particularly as officers are entrusted with handling firearms and protecting lives and property.
During the visit, Mr Sellu toured facilities at the training academy and expressed plans to upgrade available resources and improve existing infrastructure to enhance effective training and operational efficiency.
