Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Sierra Leone Police has successfully wrapped up a comprehensive nationwide recruitment and screening exercise aimed at bolstering its team of specialized investigators for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases.
The process, conducted across all regional police headquarters, targeted officers from various units who voluntarily applied to transfer into the FSU. The selected officers will now take on the vital role of protecting the rights of women and children by investigating and addressing SGBV and related cases with professionalism and compassion.
According to D/Superintendent Mansaray, Head of the FSU, the rigorous selection process was designed to assess candidates’ policing knowledge, skills, and suitability for handling sensitive investigations. Prior to examinations, candidates received briefings from Regional Commanders, Human Resource Management, the Complaints, Discipline and Internal Investigations Department (CDIID), and FSU officials, emphasizing examination ethics, conduct, and policing standards to ensure fairness and integrity.
This recruitment effort aligns with the vision of Inspector General William Fayia Sellu to modernize the Sierra Leone Police and enhance its capacity to serve and protect citizens effectively.
The examinations, overseen by Regional Commanders and FSU examiners from Freetown, involved thorough monitoring and adherence to transparency protocols. The process saw participation from Regional Human Resource Managers, CDIID officers, and FSU leaders from Kenema, Bo, Makeni, Port Loko, and Freetown.
Out of 411 applicants, 308 were shortlisted for interviews, with 155 progressing to the examination stage. Ultimately, 115 officers, including 35 women and 78 men, successfully passed the exam and will now undergo specialized training in SGBV and child-related investigations.
This training aims to equip them with the skills needed to conduct professional, empathetic, and effective investigations, ultimately strengthening access to justice for victims.
The FSU celebrated the high pass rate across regions as a testament to the credibility of the recruitment process and the dedication of officers committed to serving in this critical unit.
The leadership reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining high professional standards in line with international best practices, supporting the broader transformation agenda of the Sierra Leone Police.
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