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 THE SIERRA LEONE POLICE (SLP)
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) operates under the Police Act No. 7 of 1964 as the national police force of the Republicof Sierra Leone with primacy over internal security. It is responsible for the protection of lives and properties and the enforcement of laws. The Ministry of Internal Affairs responsible for the internal safety and security of the state is the supervisory Ministry for the SLP.
MISSION
The police will work with the public to enhance access to criminal justice, security and stability conducive for economic, social and political development in Sierra Leone.
VISION
A friendly, fair but firm organization which the people can trust- “A Force for Good”
CORE VALUES
- Impartiality through display of equal treatment for all
- Respect for human rights
- Are honest by being truthful in whatever we do
- Are accountable and transparent by being open
- Have integrity by adhering to policies and being corrupt- free
- Are apolitical by not taking sides with political parties in the discharge of our duties
The administrative seat of the SLP is Police Headquarters, George Street, Freetown which accommodates the IGP, DIGP and most of the Directors. The following Regional Police Commands cover the following Local Command Units/ Divisions:
Freetown West Region
- Central, Congo Cross, Aberdeen, Lumley, Mountain and Goderich Divisions.
Freetown East Region
- Eastern Police, Harbour, Kissy and Waterloo Divisions.
Southern Region
- Bo-East, Bo-West, Moyamba, Pujehun, Malema, Rutile and Bonthe Divisions.
Eastern Region
- Kenema, Tongo, Daru, Kailahun, Motema and Tankoro Divisions.
North West Region
- Portloko, Kambia, Lunsar, Masiaka, and Lungi Divisions.
North East Region
- Makeni, Magburaka, Kamakwie, Kabala, Panlap, Mile 91 and Mongo Divisions.
Departments of the Sierra Leone Police
The following are some of the main departments in the SLP:
- Corporate Service
- Peacekeeping
- Media
- Gender
- Training
- Communication & ICT
- CDIID
- Human Resource
- Sport
- Finance & Procurement
- Hospital
- Transport
- Store
- Garment
- Estate
- Mess
- Band
- IIS
- FSU
- CID
- INTERPOL
- Legal & Justice
- Operational Policy Department
- Marine
CONTACT DETAILS |
Inspector General:
Mr. William Fayia Sellu
Email: igpol@police.gov.sl
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Deputy Inspector General:
Mr. Augustine Magnus Keilie
Police Headquarters, George Street
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Email: digpol@police.gov.sl
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