Sierra Leone’s Vice President and Chairman of the Police Council, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on Friday, 30 January 2026, commissioned an ultra-modern police headquarters for Freetown East at Ross Road, describing the facility as a major milestone in government efforts to strengthen public safety, police professionalism, and community trust.

Speaking as the keynote speaker at the ceremony, Dr. Juldeh Jalloh said the newly constructed Ross Road Police Headquarters reflected the government’s sustained commitment to peace, security, and the welfare of police officers. He noted that modern policing had evolved beyond enforcement to include care, discipline, and strong partnerships with communities.

The Vice President stated that the commissioning of the new headquarters formed part of broader police reforms being implemented by the government, including the construction of new police stations and posts across the country, improved mobility, and ongoing recruitment and training of officers. According to him, these efforts are aimed at building a responsive, professional, and people-centred police service.

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Dr. Juldeh Jalloh emphasised that providing a conducive working environment for the East Regional Police Headquarters would encourage professionalism, discipline, and a 24-hour service culture that is essential to public safety. He urged police officers to uphold discipline, professionalism, and community trust, stressing that effective policing is central to national development, peace, and the safety of citizens.

“The role of the police is critical to the stability and development of the country,” the Vice President said, reminding officers that public confidence in law enforcement depends on their conduct and commitment to service.

Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. David Fortune, underscored the Vice President’s leadership and unwavering support to the Sierra Leone Police. He commended Dr. Juldeh Jalloh for his role as Chairman of the Police Council and described his commitment as key to maintaining peace and security in the country.

Mr. Fortune, speaking on behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, also praised the Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu, for what he described as his hard and practical work in restructuring the police and developing the human capacity of officers nationwide.

He further expressed appreciation to the Local Police Partnership Board for its continued support to the police, noting that a modern and well-equipped policing environment would strengthen public safety, boost confidence in law enforcement, and create a secure atmosphere for communities and businesses to thrive.

The Deputy Minister, however, cautioned police officers to look beyond the physical facilities provided, stressing that human capital development through learning, training, and skills acquisition remained essential for professional growth and meaningful contribution to society.

In his remarks, Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu described the commissioning as a significant milestone for the Sierra Leone Police, noting that the Ross Road project had faced challenges for many years before its completion. He said the facility was delivered through sustained effort, strong collaboration with community stakeholders, and renewed government commitment following appeals made through the Chairman of the Police Council, Vice President Juldeh Jalloh.

According to the IGP, the new headquarters represents more than infrastructure, as it signals a shift in mindset and service delivery within the police force. He expressed gratitude to the government and partners for mobilising the resources needed to complete what he described as one of the most strategically located and important police facilities in the country.

He assured the public of the police leadership’s continued commitment to reforms, adding that with sustained government support, the Sierra Leone Police would continue to deliver quality, people-centred policing.

Other speakers, including the Secretary General of the Local Police Partnership Board, Mr. Melvin Greene, reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration between the police and the public. They emphasised the importance of stakeholder involvement in policing and pledged support for the ongoing transition of the police from a force to a service, in the shared interest of peace, security, and stability across the country.