By: Audrey Raymonda John
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in partnership with the Victory Teens Organisation (VTO), has successfully concluded a five-day intensive training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI), equipping police personnel with digital skills to enhance modern policing, criminal investigations, and cybercrime detection.
The training brought together officers from various police divisions and specialised units across the country, providing them with practical knowledge of AI technologies and their application in law enforcement. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Sierra Leone Police’s capacity to address emerging security challenges in an increasingly digital world.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mr. Sahr Yomba Senesi, underscored the importance of continuous professional development within the police force. He noted that regular training and capacity building are essential to maintaining an effective and responsive law enforcement service as technology continues to evolve.
DIG Senesi encouraged participants to apply the knowledge acquired during the training in their daily duties and to share the skills with colleagues across their respective divisions and units.
“Knowledge is power. As technology continues to evolve, it is essential that police officers remain informed and equipped to respond effectively to emerging threats such as misinformation, cybercrime, online fraud, and other technology-driven criminal activities,” he said.
He also expressed appreciation to the Victory Teens Organization for partnering with the Sierra Leone Police to deliver the training and voiced optimism about expanding future collaborations in technology and capacity building.
On behalf of the Inspector General of Police, DIG Senesi officially declared the training programme closed, commending both the facilitators and participants for their commitment throughout the five-day exercise.
Speaking at the event, the Country Director of the Victory Teens Organization, Madam Magdalene Martha Lebbie, expressed satisfaction with the successful completion of the programme. She thanked the leadership of the Sierra Leone Police for their support and applauded the participating officers for their dedication, discipline, and active engagement during the training sessions.
Madam Lebbie also recognized the vision and leadership of the Founder of Victory Teens Organization, Pastor Mohamed Samuel Kamara, whose commitment to promoting innovation and digital technology continues to create opportunities for empowering security institutions and young people across Sierra Leone.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the participants, Inspector Tity Mamusu Brima described the training as timely, practical, and highly beneficial. She pledged that participants would apply the knowledge and skills acquired while also sharing them with colleagues to strengthen policing and improve service delivery across the force.
The programme concluded with the presentation of certificates of completion to all participants by Deputy Inspector General of Police Sahr Yomba Senesi, Madam Magdalene Martha Lebbie, and DSP Alpha Kamara, recognizing their successful participation in the Artificial Intelligence training programme.
The initiative marks another step in the Sierra Leone Police’s ongoing efforts to embrace technology, strengthen institutional capacity, and improve public safety through innovation and modern policing practices.