Police Conducts Interviews for Shortlisted Officers at FSU Regional Police Headquarters South

The Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Sierra Leone Police has conducted interviews for serving officers who applied and were shortlisted to serve within the unit.

The exercise was held at the Complaints, Discipline and Internal Investigations Department (CDIID) office, Regional Police Headquarters South.

The interviews aimed to assess the suitability of applicants to serve in one of the most sensitive arms of the Sierra Leone Police — a unit mandated to handle issues of child protection, sexual offences, gender-based violence, and family welfare.

During the process, Regional Police Commander South, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Brima Kanneh, visited the venue to observe proceedings. His presence, according to the team, underscored the importance leadership places on ensuring qualified officers are recruited into specialized policing roles.

AIG Kanneh commended the FSU team for the professional and transparent manner in which the interviews were conducted. He emphasized that the ongoing reforms under the Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, continue to prioritize discipline, professionalism, and sensitivity to the needs of vulnerable groups.

Applicants were assessed on their knowledge of the law, communication skills, emotional intelligence, and professional conduct—qualities considered essential for effective service in the FSU.

At the conclusion of the exercise, AIG Kanneh encouraged applicants to uphold the values of service, discipline, and integrity, noting that successful candidates will undergo specialized training to prepare them for their new responsibilities.

This recruitment exercise, officials say, forms part of broader efforts to strengthen specialized units of the Sierra Leone Police with competent personnel capable of delivering quality service to the public.