The British Peace Support Team–Africa (BPST-A), in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) Training and Peacekeeping Departments, has launched a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing computer literacy and professional report-writing skills among female police officers.
The training, which commenced on Monday, 19 January 2026, is being held at the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA) in Hastings. It brings together twenty (20) female officers of various ranks drawn from across the Sierra Leone Police.
The workshop is designed to equip participants with essential technical and communication skills required for effective performance in both domestic policing duties and international peacekeeping missions under the United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU).
Key areas of focus include basic and applied computer skills for office and field operations, principles of professional report writing, and an overview of different UN and AU operational reports, highlighting their role in accountability, intelligence sharing, and mission effectiveness.
The sessions are being facilitated by experienced international policing professionals, including Madam Peace Ibekwe, former Deputy Inspector General of the Nigerian Police Force, and Mr. Rex Dundun, a retired Assistant Inspector General with extensive service experience on UN and AU missions in Darfur, Sudan, and Somalia.
Speaking at the opening of the workshop, facilitators emphasized the importance of documentation, digital competence, and clear reporting in modern policing, particularly for officers seeking deployment in peace support operations.
The initiative reflects the continued commitment of BPST-A and the Sierra Leone Police to promoting gender inclusion, building professional capacity, and preparing female officers for leadership and international engagement within peacekeeping environments.
Copyright –Published in Expo Times News on Wednesday, 21st January 2026 (ExpoTimes News – Expo Media Group (expomediasl.com)
