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The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) joined the international community on September 7, 2026, to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation under the theme, “Protection against Vulnerability, Building Trust and Legitimacy in Policing.”
The commemoration brought together police, security institutions, civil society, communities and other stakeholders to reflect on their shared responsibility to protect vulnerable people, strengthen public confidence and promote accountable, legitimate and people-centred policing.
In his welcome address, Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu stressed the importance of cooperation and partnerships in modern policing. He called for stronger collaboration among security institutions, communities, civil society organisations and international partners, while emphasising that public trust and legitimacy are essential to effective policing.
Delivering the keynote address, Minister of Internal Affairs Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor (Esq.) highlighted the need for coordinated efforts among national institutions and international partners to promote peace, security and the rule of law. He also called for stronger cooperation, greater public confidence and increased responsiveness to community needs and vulnerabilities.
Other speakers included United Nations Resident Coordinator Madam Seraphine Wakana, National Security Coordinator Mr Abdulai Caulker, Local Policing Partnership Board Chairman for Congo Cross Division Mr Simeon Bai Sesay, and Mr Sao Lamin representing civil society organisations.
The speakers underscored the importance of meaningful police-public cooperation in building confidence, strengthening accountability and ensuring effective policing.
The event culminated in an interactive dialogue involving representatives of the SLP, Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), civil society organisations, Kids Parliament and the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ).
The commemoration reaffirmed the SLP’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with security sector actors, government institutions, civil society, the media, young people and communities to build a more professional, accountable, trusted and people-centred police service.
