The Minister of Internal Affairs, AIG (Rtd.) Morie Lengor Esq, convened the Sierra Leone Police Tasking and Coordinating Group (TCG) at the Kingtom Senior Police Officers’ Mess on Friday to press for stronger safety and security measures across the country.

The TCG, comprising Local Unit Commanders, Operations Officers, Crime Officers, Support Officers, Duty Traffic Officers, and District Traffic Officers, met to address operational concerns and sharpen the force’s response to crime, particularly during the rainy season.

Minister Lengor outlined immediate priorities, including checkpoints, booking practices, investigations, professionalism, and the need for intelligence-led policing. He admonished officers over conduct that undermines public trust and commended those who continue to demonstrate dedication to public safety.

He urged officers to carry out their duties with professionalism, firmness, and strict discipline, issuing a stern warning against alleged booking and extortion at checkpoints. The Minister made clear that if personnel are implicated in such misconduct, the Local Unit Commander for that jurisdiction will be held strictly accountable.

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Responding to public concerns about delayed investigations, Minister Lengor directed officers to expedite pending cases to ensure that justice is delivered without undue delay. He also called for corrective action to address systemic indiscipline and lawlessness, stressing that restoring order and public confidence requires both operational improvements and cultural change within the force.

Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu thanked the Minister for the engagement and reiterated his call for vigilance and strict discipline among senior officers. He warned that compromising the integrity of the force would not be tolerated and pledged full support for personnel who perform their lawful duties. IGP Sellu encouraged officers to report inappropriate behaviour by colleagues and assured that offenders would be held accountable under the law. He said future engagements with the Minister would continue, with tangible results expected in the coming weeks.

During the meeting, officers from various operational units raised challenges affecting their work and appealed for support to enable more effective service delivery. The discussion highlighted practical constraints that can hinder policing efforts and the need for targeted resources and logistical support.

Local Unit Commander of the Eastern Police Division, Genivieve Cowan, praised the Minister’s intervention and raised concern about declining respect among some personnel toward senior officers. She called for renewed commitment to duty, stressing that integrity and professional respect remain non-negotiable within the Sierra Leone Police.

The meeting signals a renewed push toward intelligence-led, accountable policing and a commitment from both the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Sierra Leone Police leadership to address misconduct, improve investigations, and strengthen operational readiness. With clear directives and expectations for follow-up, the engagement sets the tone for improved discipline and public safety in the coming weeks.