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Police in Kamakwie have held what authorities described as a productive community policing engagement with traditional leaders in Sanda Magbolontho Chiefdom, Karene District, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and maintain peace within local communities.
The meeting brought together representatives of the Sierra Leone Police, traditional authorities, security stakeholders and health officials to discuss community safety, cooperation and social welfare issues affecting the chiefdom.
Representing the police, Superintendent John Koroma, the Local Unit Commander (LUC) for Kamakwie Division, stressed the importance of sustained engagement between the police and community leaders in promoting peace and trust.
According to the Sierra Leone Police, the engagement forms part of ongoing efforts to foster stronger collaboration with local communities, improve police visibility and promote peace across communities in Karene District.
The chiefdom delegation was led by Paramount Chief Sanda Sorie Jim Abu Sankoh Kintho V, a retired police superintendent. During discussions, both the police and traditional authorities agreed on the need for mutual understanding and cooperation between security personnel and the communities they serve.
Superintendent Koroma proposed that community stakeholders should take the lead in establishing a Local Policing Partnership Board aimed at supporting police operations and enhancing peace and security within the chiefdom.
Also contributing to the discussions were the Karene District Coordinator for the Office of National Security, Jacob Santigie Conteh, and Community Health Officer George Brima. Both officials expressed support for the proposed partnership initiative, noting that stronger community cooperation could also contribute to reducing maternal mortality by discouraging home deliveries.
In response, the Paramount Chief proposed the introduction of bylaws that would encourage pregnant women to deliver at community health centres instead of at home, a move stakeholders believe could improve maternal and child health outcomes in the chiefdom.
