IMG 5854Sierra Leone Police Unveils New Uniform, Introduces Teargas Drones to Boost Public Security

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has unveiled a new operational uniform and introduced two teargas-equipped drones to enhance national security and improve public order management. The announcement was made on December 3, 2025, at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess in Kingtom, Freetown.

ACP Alieu Turay, Director of SLP Support Services, explained that the new uniform provides a clear and consistent identity for all officers. “The era of officers wearing different colored uniforms is now over,” he said, noting that personnel will dress uniformly according to their units and operations. He emphasized that the high-quality uniform is intended to enhance professionalism within the force.