The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has rolled out a new official uniform and introduced two specialised teargas-equipped drones as part of efforts to modernise policing and strengthen public order management.
The announcements were made during a press conference held at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess in Kingtom, Freetown.
According to ACP Alieu Turay, Director of Support Services, the redesigned uniform marks the end of inconsistent police attire across the force.
He said the upgraded fabric offers better quality and durability, while ensuring all officers can now be easily identified based on their units and operational roles.
ACP Turay also revealed that the SLP has acquired two new drones capable of deploying non-lethal teargas to disperse violent crowds or respond to public disorder situations.
He stressed that the technology will support safer and more strategic policing during high-risk incidents.
Providing an update on national security, ACP Brima Kamara, Head of SLP Media, described the country’s security environment as “calm and stable.”
He announced that 18 solar-powered lights and 13 CCTV cameras have been installed along the Lumley–Aberdeen beach axis to boost surveillance ahead of the festive season.
CSP Rev. Michael Laggah, head of the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU), reported ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug-related activities.
He disclosed that TOCU has begun conducting on-the-spot drug tests on police officers, warning that those who test positive will be disciplined in accordance with the law.
*SLP Raids and Arrests
The police further released a nationwide report detailing 231 raids conducted in the past week, resulting in 164 arrests:
* Freetown West: 20 raids, 18 arrests
* Freetown East: 23 raids, 33 arrests
* North West: 60 raids, 37 arrests
* South: 52 raids, 38 arrests
* East: 43 raids, 23 arrests
* North East: 33 raids, 15 arrests
The SLP Media Team says these operations form part of ongoing efforts to maintain law and order across the country, especially as December activities intensify.
