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The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), through the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA), has begun a six-week intensive training programme for 70 recruits of the Freetown City Council (FCC) Metropolitan Police.
The programme, implemented under a contractual agreement between SILEA and the FCC, is aimed at developing a disciplined and professional municipal police unit to support law enforcement, improve public order, and enhance safety and cleanliness in the capital.
At the opening ceremony, officials from the SLP, FCC, SILEA trainers, and the recruits were present.
Speaking at the event, a SILEA representative thanked the FCC leadership for establishing the metropolitan police unit and said the training would focus on discipline, professionalism, and practical policing skills.
SILEA Commandant Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Brima Kamara (Esq.) said the academy has extensive experience in training security personnel and would deliver a structured programme. He stressed discipline, adherence to rules, and respect for lawful authority, warning that violations would attract consequences.
ACP Kamara urged recruits to make full use of the six-week programme, noting that they are being prepared to serve the public. He encouraged humility, professionalism, and commitment to duty, adding that physical training is intended to build fitness and resilience, not to punish trainees.
Speaking on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Andrew Mustapha Kamara described the initiative as a key step in strengthening municipal policing in Freetown. He said the training would cover self-defence, arrest procedures, physical fitness, and classroom instruction.
DIG Kamara urged recruits to respect the police hierarchy, uphold the law, and maintain professional conduct as public servants.
Freetown Mayor, Her Worship Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, expressed appreciation to the Sierra Leone Police for supporting the initiative. She said the training would strengthen law enforcement, improve sanitation, and enhance safety across the city.
She encouraged recruits to take the programme seriously, emphasising discipline, dedication, and professionalism, and highlighted the importance of empowering female recruits to build confidence and leadership.
The programme is expected to equip recruits with essential policing, legal, and operational skills while strengthening cooperation between the Sierra Leone Police and the Freetown City Council in maintaining law and order.
