POLICE AND THE COMMUNITY A PRESENTATION BY FRANCIS ALIEU MUNU SENIOR ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF THE SIERRA LEONE POLICE TO THE BAHRAIN MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL.
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POLICE AND THE COMMUNITY
A PRESENTATION BY FRANCIS ALIEU MUNU
SENIOR ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF THE SIERRA LEONE POLICE
TO THE BAHRAIN MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL POLICE EXECUTIVE SYMPOSIUM – OCTOBER 11TH – 16TH 2003
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“ the security, peace and welfare of the people of Sierra Leone shall be the primary purpose and responsibility of Government,
and to this end it shall be the duty of the Armed Forces, the Police, Public Officers
and all security agents to protect and safeguard the people of Sierra Leone. “
The Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991( S.5. (2) b)
Historical Perspective
• 1787 the ‘Province of Freedom’ founded as a settlement for freed slaves following the famous Lord Mansfield’s decision in 1772
• 1808 Sierra Leone Frontier Police to protect the borders with hostile neighbours
• ‘Province of Freedom’ renamed Freetown• 1896 The court messenger force was established in the
hinterland of Sierra Leone when the British declared it a protectorate
Historical Perspective
• 1898 Bai Bureh and the ‘Hut Tax’ war rebelled against the Court Messengers collecting taxes on behalf of the colonial authorities.
Historical Perspective
• 1920’s saw the merger of the Court Messenger Force and Frontier Force
• Renamed Sierra Leone Police Force
• 1961 at Independence SLP was a ‘model’ force for Africa
• In the post independence era, SLP became corrupt, tyrannical and inefficient
Sierra Leone in 2002
• 11 years of civil war ends
• Country devastated
• People living on less than one US dollar a day
• Over 150,000 people killed and half a million refugees or internally displaced
• 50,000 ex-combatants given re-integration benefits
Sierra Leone Police
• Police reform top of Government agenda
• 1997 Commonwealth assisted with reorganisation of police
• 1999 Ex-patriate UK Inspector-General of Police appointed to spearhead a restructuring process of the police
• 2000 Provision of uniforms, vehicle and radios
THE SIERRA LEONE POLICE Government Policing Charter
IntroductionMy Government wants to create a police service which will be a credit to the Nation.
The Role of the PoliceThe Sierra Leone Police will assist in returning our communities to peace and prosperity by acting in a manner which will:
eventually remove the need for the deployment of military and para-military forces in our villages, communities and city streetsensure the safety and security of all people and their propertyrespect the human rights of all individualsprevent and detect crime by using the most effective methods which can be made available to themtake account of local concerns through community consultationat all levels be free from corruption
Equal OpportunitiesThe personnel policies of the Sierra Leone Police will be the same for all members, regardless of sex or ethnic origin. All recruitment, training, postings, promotions and opportunities for development will be based on a published equal opportunities policy.
The Role of My GovernmentThe Government will do all in its power to ensure that the Sierra Leone Police is:
directed and managed in accordance with The Constitutionlocally managed so as to ensure that community views are always taken into considerationadequately resourced and financedwell equipped to undertake its duties,professionally trained, dynamically led and,that the terms and conditions of service for members of the Sierra Leone Police reflect the importance of the task they perform.
The Role of the PeopleIn order that our police officers can successfully fulfil our expectations, it is essential that all people of Sierra Leone help and support them at all times.
ConclusionOur aim is to see a reborn Sierra Leone Police, which will be a force for good in our Nation.
SIERRA LEONE POLICE
A Force for Good
Our Duty We will provide a professional and effective service which:•Protects Life and Property•Achieves a peaceful society•Takes primacy in the maintenance of Law and Order
Our Values We will respect Human Rights and the freedoms of the individual.We will be honest, impartial, caring and free from corruption.
Our Priorities We will respond to local needs.We will value our own people.We will involve all in developing our policing priorities.
Our Aim To win public confidence by offering reliable, caring and accountable police services.
Government Policy Statement
POLICE MISSION STATEMENT
supports
Strategic Development Plan
delivers
Structures Finance Logistics TrainingSystems &
Models
YearlyPolicing Plan
Aimsand Goals
Review
Statement of:•INTENTIONS•EXPECTATIONS•KEY NATIONAL OBJECTIVES•DYNAMIC
Highest Level CommitmentTakes Account of:•CONSULTATION / WISHES•OTHER KEY OBJECTIVES•CONSTITUTION
Highest Police Level, states:•PHILOSOPHY•AIMS•CORPORATE GOALS
Built from:•NATIONAL KEY OBJECVTIVES•INTERNAL / EXTERNAL CONSULTATION
Must be:•REALISTIC•LINKED TO GOSL FIRM BUDGET COMMITMENT and OTHER CONFIRMED RESOURCES
Review results help develop and sustain
Conceptual Overview of Policing Model for Sierra Leone
© CPDTF
GoSL Policing Charter
SLP Mission Statement
Strategic PlanAnnual Policing
Plan
Development Plan
National Key Objectives
Institutional Capacity in
Ministry
Develop Local Needs PolicingRe-establish primacy
Continue restructuring process+
How is success to be measured??
Role:•Provide advice and guidance to GoSL•Provide external oversight of Policing•Disciplinary body for IGPs•Set, measure and review National Key Objectives and Priorities•Provide proper resourcing
Develop:External InspectorateResearch/Planning/Support TeamNew legislation (Police Act, Regulations etc.)Police Council Secretariat
Structuresetc.
The Government side of the Policing Equation
Leanerand
Fitter
Most effective structure
Properly equipped
and maintained
Adequately trained
Efficient use of resources
Properly financed
Effective management
The right people, with the right skills, in the right place at the right time.
The most appropriate response to supportLocal Needs Policing
•UNITED and APOLITICAL•Totally Civilian (NO military trappings)•Accountability de-centralised•Resources locally managed•Decision making at lowest possible level•Openness•Corporate Standards•HQ Supports service delivery on the ground•National Squads as necessary•Staff associations•Equal Opportunities•Sustainable
Flatter Rank Structure based
on Roles and Responsibilities
IGPDeputy IGPAssistant IG’sChief SuperintendentSuperintendentASPInspectorSergeantConstable
Civilian
Support
Staff
Ministry of
Internal Affairs
Police Council(Pay and Conditions of Service) External Police OversightComplaints and DisciplineBudget SupportIndependent Inspectorate
LOCALNEEDS
POLICINGPARTNERSHIP
GovernmentPolice
People
Local Needs Policing
A system of policing that meets the expectations and needs of the local
community and reflects national standards and guidelines.
Local Command Unit
A body of people, effectively and efficiently managed, accountable and with devolved authority, designed to deliver the policing needs of the local community.
Model Local Command Unit (LCU)LCU Commander
Strategy and Direction
Operations Officer
Managing all day to day Operational aspects
Information Officer
Information Management
Crime Officer
Management of all day to day Crime Aspects
Support OfficerPlans LNP Delivery,
Welfare, Discipline and Auditing
Tasking and Co-ordination Group
(TSG)
JOC - Joint Operations Centre
(Carry out joint operations at local level)
•ECOMOG/MILITARY•POLICE
•CDF•LOCAL GOVERNMENT
JOC - Joint Operations Centre
(Carry out joint operations at local level)
•ECOMOG/MILITARY•POLICE
•CDF•LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Ministers’ Committee•Defence•Internal Affairs•Office of National Security
JCC - Joint Command Centre•Chief of Defence Staff•GOC UNAMSIL•IGP•CDF•Intelligence
JIG - Joint Intelligence Committee•Military Intelligence•CDF Intelligence•National Intelligence•Special Branch
IntelligenceCollation, Analysis and Dissemination
Command and Control
JOC - Joint Operations Centre
(Carry out joint operations at local level)
•UNAMSIL/MILITARY•POLICE
•CDF•LOCAL GOVERNMENT
POLICY
Controlled Management of Policing a Post Conflict Situation
Model Local Command Unit (LCU)LUC Commander
Strategy and Direction
Administration Human Resources
Logistics Auditing
Members of theTasking and Co-ordination Group
(TCG)
Operations OfficerManaging all day today Operational aspects
Information OfficerManagement Information
Crime Officer Management of all day to day Crime aspects
Staffing of Police Stations/Posts
Community Liaison OfficersFamily Support Officers*
Special Constabulary
Operational Response
Traffic Management
Police Support Unit
Shift Commanders
Community Information
Crime Information
Statistics
Criminal Investigation Officers
SOCO (Scenes of Crime Officers)
Family Support Officers*
Managing Response, Service Delivery and Incident Control
Finance
LCU Support Officer
Planning LNP Delivery, Personnel, Welfare,
Auditing and Discipline
I Branch – General Investigations
Sierra Leone Police – from Crisis to Confidence
New departments set up
• Complaints, Discipline and Internal Investigations Department
• Inspectorate Department • Operations Planning Department• Police Support Group• Family Support Unit• Community Relations Department• Media and Public Relations Unit.
United Nations Support to Sierra Leone Police
• 170 UNCIVPOL deployed in training and mentoring restructuring process
• UN Development Programme and UN Trust Fund rebuilt some of the police infrastructure
• Capacity building of the SLP in response to the Adjustment, Drawdown and Withdrawal of Unamsil Peace Keeping Force.
Commonwealth Support to the Sierra Leone Police
• The Commonwealth Police Development Task Force renamed Commonwealth Community Safety and Security Project.
• The project now encompasses wider issues of community safety, improving Sierra Leone Police institutional capacity, humanitarian services to reduce poverty and promote access to injustice
• Support the change management process in the Sierra Leone Police
Police and Community
• Police Researchers and practitioners paying increased attention to:– Solving and preventing crime– Within the context of growing communities– Using past experiences to develop effective
strategies to deal with current and future threats
Police Becoming Community Oriented
• Community participation included in various police mission statements
• Police alone cannot deal with crime and the root causes of crime
• Adopting multi agency approach
Police And Community Support Each Other
• Strong police support strong community
• Strong community support a strong police force
• Police effectiveness is determined by community dynamics
A Weak Community Cannot Support A Strong Police
• Police works for every sector for the community
• Police needs money from the community
• Police needs community input
Community Perception Determines The Success Of The Police
• No police force can survive without:–Community acceptance–Community participation–Community support
• Policing by consent helps the police to keep vast populations under the law
Conclusion
• Increased threats of instability, public disorders, criminality, narcotic drugs and cross border crimes
• Police all over the world are becoming increasingly concern with community safety
• Police forces need to work closely with communities to identify and deal with these threats
• Need to promote exchange of ideas, sharing information and monitor movement of criminals across frontiers.
Conclusion
• Sierra Leone today focuses on national security objectives, national recovery, poverty reduction and access to justice
• Lots of investment in the police to achieve these community aspirations.
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