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The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has officially launched its Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for 2025-2029, setting forth a comprehensive roadmap to guide its operations over the next four years.
The plan underscores the SLP’s commitment to shifting from a traditional law enforcement model to a more community-focused service.
In his keynote address at the launch event, Minister of Internal Affairs Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor (Esq.) praised Inspector General of Police Mr. William Fayia Sellu for his significant achievements in transforming the police force into a more effective and productive institution. He expressed his approval of the SLP’s participatory approach to law enforcement as it moves toward becoming a service-oriented organization.
During his remarks, Inspector General Sellu outlined the SDP, highlighting its role in facilitating the SLP’s transition from a force to a service. He expressed gratitude for the contributions of all stakeholders involved in the development of the plan and reiterated management’s commitment to community policing. Sellu also noted that the SDP’s objectives were carefully designed to align with five strategic goals and their respective outcomes. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNFPA, various embassies, and local communities. In closing, he encouraged dedicated police officers to persist in their vital role in maintaining peace and stability throughout the nation.
UNDP Resident Representative Mr. Frederick Hans Ampiah remarked on the organization’s ongoing support for the SLP in upholding security standards across Sierra Leone. He highlighted the central role of policing in national development and expressed his satisfaction with the advocacy and partnership initiatives undertaken by the SLP under Sellu’s leadership. Ampiah reaffirmed UNDP’s commitment to assisting the SLP in enhancing its effectiveness and productivity.
AIG Esther Mary Kaintor-Dukuray, Director of Corporate Affairs, provided an overview of the SDP’s development process, noting that the plan was crafted using expertise from within the organization, with financial support from UNDP.
