Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has called for continued reforms within the Sierra Leone Police to strengthen security, improve professionalism and enhance public confidence in law enforcement. The Vice President made the call on Thursday, 27 August 2026, when he chaired a meeting of the Executive Management Board of the Sierra Leone Police at the Office of the Vice President.
The engagement brought together senior police officers to review issues relating to police governance, operational capacity, security challenges and the relationship between the police and the communities they serve. As Chairman of the Sierra Leone Police Council, Vice President Jalloh stressed the importance of strengthening the institution to enable it to effectively respond to the security needs of citizens.
The discussions highlighted the need for police reform to produce measurable improvements in the delivery of security services across the country. Key areas requiring continued attention include police professionalism, operational capacity, training, equipment, response to crime, accountability and public confidence in the rule of law.
Police reform, however, requires more than strengthening operational capabilities. A modern police service must be able to confront crime effectively while operating within the law and respecting human rights, due process and constitutional safeguards. Citizens must have confidence that complaints against police officers will be properly addressed and that misconduct will be dealt with through appropriate institutional mechanisms.
Technology is also expected to play an increasingly important role in modernising policing in Sierra Leone. Improved crime-data management, digital case management systems, modern communication infrastructure, forensic capabilities and intelligence-led policing could enhance the Police’s ability to prevent and investigate crime.
For citizens, the success of police reform will ultimately be reflected in practical improvements, including faster response to emergencies, more professional treatment of the public, improved crime prevention and greater confidence in law enforcement institutions.