By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in collaboration with Victory Teens Organisation (VTO), has successfully concluded a five-day training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI), aimed at strengthening the capacity of police officers to effectively respond to the evolving challenges of modern policing.
The intensive training brought together officers from various police divisions and units across the country, equipping them with practical knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence, cybercrime detection, digital investigations, and other technology-driven law enforcement techniques.
Speaking at the closing ceremony held at Kingtom, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Sahr Yomba Senesi underscored the importance of continuous professional development within the Sierra Leone Police.
He noted that the rapid advancement of technology has transformed the nature of crime and security threats, making it essential for law enforcement agencies to embrace innovation and continuously build the capacity of their personnel.
“As technology continues to evolve, we must ensure that our officers are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle emerging security challenges,” DIG Senesi said. “Knowledge is power, and understanding Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly important in combating cybercrime, fraud, misinformation, and other technology-related offences.”
He encouraged participants to apply the knowledge acquired during the training in their daily operations and to share what they had learned with colleagues across their respective commands and units.
The Deputy Inspector General expressed appreciation to Victory Teens Organisation for partnering with the Sierra Leone Police to deliver the training and expressed optimism that the collaboration would continue through similar capacity-building initiatives in the future.
On behalf of the Inspector General of Police, DIG Senesi officially declared the five-day training programme closed.
Country Director of Victory Teens Organisation, Madam Magdalene Martha Lebbie, expressed delight over the successful completion of the programme and thanked the leadership of the Sierra Leone Police for supporting the initiative.
She commended the participating officers for their dedication, discipline, and active engagement throughout the training, noting that such commitment reflects the institution’s willingness to embrace innovation in policing.
Madam Lebbie also acknowledged the vision of the Founder of Victory Teens Organisation, Pastor Mohamed Samuel Kamara, whose commitment to promoting technology-based empowerment continues to create opportunities for institutions and young professionals across Sierra Leone.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the participants, Inspector Tity Mamusu Brima described the training as timely, insightful, and highly beneficial. She assured the organisers and police leadership that the knowledge gained would be effectively applied in their respective duties and shared with fellow officers to enhance operational effectiveness across the force.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of certificates of completion to participants by Deputy Inspector General Sahr Yomba Senesi, Madam Magdalene Martha Lebbie, and DSP Alpha Kamara, marking the successful end of the programme.
The initiative reflects the Sierra Leone Police’s growing commitment to integrating technology into law enforcement and strengthening its preparedness to address the increasingly complex security challenges of the digital age.
Copyright –Published in Expo Times News on Monday, 29th June 2026 (ExpoTimes News – Expo Media Group (expomediasl.com)
