74 Newly Trained Police Officers Deployed to Eastern Region

The Sierra Leone Police has made efforts to strengthen community safety and policing effectiveness in Sierra Leone’s Eastern Region, which have received a boost from the deployment of 74 newly trained police recruits across key divisions, including Kenema.

The officers, deployed on Saturday, 18 July 2026, have completed the first phase of their basic police training and are expected to reinforce security operations and improve police presence in communities.

Welcoming the recruits, the Local Unit Commander (LUC) of Kenema Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Emmanuel Kpulun, said their arrival comes at a critical time, when strengthening community engagement and crime prevention remain top priorities.