FCC Metropolitan Police Recruits Start Six-Week Training
- Sarah Kallay
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The Freetown City Council (FCC) Metropolitan Police officiall commenced a six-week physical and academic training programme for 70 new recruits on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA) in Hastings.
The opening ceremony was co-presided by Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and Deputy Inspector General of Police Andrew Kamara. The initiative aims to bolster the council's enforcement capacity and enhance municipal service delivery across the capital city.
Of the 70 recruits, 24 are women, accounting for 34 percent of the new intake. This recruitment expands the total FCC Metropolitan Police personnel by 10 percent, aligning directly with the Council's "Transform Freetown–Transforming Lives" framework focused on expanding job opportunities for youth and women.
Addressing the recruits, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr expressed gratitude to the Sierra Leone Police leadership for their ongoing collaboration, noting their assistance in municipal initiatives such as the ongoing "DortiMusGo" waste management campaign.
Reflecting on the rigorous selection process—which included formal applications, interviews, and medical screenings—Mayor Aki-Sawyerr highlighted the start of training as "a new chapter" for both the personnel and the city council.
She called on the trainees to embrace the instruction fully, maintaining high standards of integrity and professional discipline throughout their upcoming service.
Deputy Inspector General Andrew Kamara emphasized the transformative nature of the course, noting that it turns everyday citizens into disciplined officers duty-bound to enforce council regulations and protect residents.
He reminded recruits that public service requires dedication beyond mere employment, urging them to remain committed to serving the residents of Freetown with professionalism.
The ceremony was attended by SILEA Commandant ACP Brima Kamara Esq., FCC councillors, council staff, and senior leadership from the Metropolitan Police.
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