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The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) is poised to take a major step forward in improving public safety and service delivery, as Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu prepares to commission three key projects this month.
The initiatives, spanning policing infrastructure, forensic science, and healthcare, are expected to directly benefit communities across the country while strengthening the capacity of the force to respond to modern challenges.
Among the highlights is the transformation of the Masingbi Police Station into a fully operational divisional headquarters. This upgrade is set to bring policing services closer to people in Tonkolili District, parts of Kono District, and surrounding areas. With increased personnel, new operational units, and improved logistics such as vehicles and motorbikes, residents are expected to experience faster response times and a stronger security presence.
The move comes in response to growing population pressures and the expanding size of the Masingbi region, which authorities say made the upgrade both necessary and timely.
In a significant boost to criminal justice, the SLP will also unveil its first modern forensic laboratory at the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) Headquarters in Rogbangba Junction. The facility is expected to transform how investigations are conducted in Sierra Leone by introducing advanced scientific methods for evidence analysis.
According to forensic expert D/ASP Joseph Steven, the laboratory marks a crucial step toward achieving international standards, including potential ISO certification. This would allow forensic results generated in Sierra Leone to gain global recognition, while reducing reliance on foreign institutions and improving the handling of complex criminal cases.
Healthcare delivery is also receiving a major lift with the introduction of a Blood Bank, Eye Clinic, and Dental Units at the Police Hospital in Kingtom. These services are expected to benefit both police personnel and civilians who rely on the facility.
Medical Superintendent ASP Dr. John Mumuneh Konteh noted that the absence of a blood bank in the past often led to dangerous delays during emergencies. With the new facility in place, the hospital will now be better equipped to handle critical cases and perform life-saving procedures more efficiently. Plans are also underway to establish a blood donor centre to sustain the service.
The addition of eye and dental care units, even at a basic level, is expected to expand access to essential health services that were previously limited.
Together, these projects reflect a broader shift within the Sierra Leone Police toward a more community-focused, technologically equipped, and service-driven institution. As the commissioning ceremonies draw near, many see these developments not just as infrastructure upgrades, but as practical improvements that will have a direct impact on safety, justice, and wellbeing across the country.
