The Sierra Leone Police are currently undertaking a significant construction project at their Headquarters in Freetown. This development reflects the transformation of the institution from a traditional police force into a modern police service. The on-going construction is expected to enhance the working environment, aligning with efforts to improve efficiency, professionalism, and service delivery.
Many Sierra Leoneans are hopeful that this modernization effort will extend to other police facilities across the country, ensuring that all stations receive a much-needed facelift.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Â William Fayia Sellu ,has expressed a strong commitment to fostering a professional and corruption-free police service. However, while structural improvements are commendable, there remains a pressing issue-the question of salary harmonization for police personnel.
Without fair and competitive salaries, concerns over corruption within the force may persist. To truly uphold integrity and professionalism, it is essential to address both the infrastructure and the welfare of officers.
A well-structured police service should not only have an improved physical presence but also ensure that its officers are adequately compensated and motivated to serve the public with dedication and honesty.
This ambitious construction project at the headquarters is a step in the right direction, but for true reform, structural changes must go hand in hand with policy reforms that address the needs of police personnel nationwide.
With the leadership of the current police boss, Sierra Leoneans believed that all those concerns will be a theme of the past.
