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Thirty (30) female officers of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have completed a Basic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training programme organised by the Victory Teens Organisation (VTO) in collaboration with the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI).
According to the Sierra Leone police, the training forms part of the Inspector General of Police’s digital transformation agenda, aimed at strengthening the technological capacity of police personnel and enhancing efficiency in modern policing.
During the programme, participants received practical instruction in Microsoft Office applications, internet use and digital information management to improve productivity, professionalism and service delivery.
Speaking at the certification ceremony, the Director of DSTI commended the officers for their commitment and dedication throughout the training. She encouraged them to apply the knowledge and skills they had acquired to improve their performance in their respective roles, noting that the initiative reflects the Sierra Leone Police’s commitment to empowering women and promoting their active participation in technology-driven policing.
Delivering the keynote address, DSP Milla Bangura congratulated the graduates and applauded the partnership between DSTI, the Victory Teens Organisation and the Sierra Leone Police in advancing digital literacy among female police officers. He emphasised that ICT proficiency is essential to modern policing, particularly in strengthening communication, investigations, records management and efficient service delivery.
DSP Bangura urged the officers to continue developing their ICT skills, stressing that embracing technology and lifelong learning is critical to improving professionalism and operational effectiveness. He reaffirmed the Sierra Leone Police’s unwavering commitment to investing in the professional development of female officers to enable them to meet the evolving demands of policing in the digital age.
Finally, the ceremony concluded with the presentation of certificates to the graduates.
