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ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION OF SIERRA LEONE

An independent institution established for the prevention, investigation, prosecution and punishment of corruption, corrupt practices and to provide for other related matters. 

Contact us on: +23278832131 or info@anticorruption.gov.sl
Address:  Integrity House, Tower Hill, Freetown Sierra Leone, West Africa.

Sierra Leone Police Response

PNB - Sierra Leone Police 26 September 2017

The Sierra Leone Police – Response Summary

26 June – 26 September 2017

Services ReportedI Paid a BribeI Did not Pay a BribeI Met an Honest OfficialGeneral Actions TakenSpecific Actions Taken
Bail40616141.       The SLP Multi-Agencies checkpoints to conduct stakeholders meetings on the PNB Platform.  It has been discovered that some checkpoints are multi-agency checkpoints (Mile 38, Pamlap, Mange, Bandama, Nano Junction, Moalaetc) These checkpoints operate alongside agencies like Timber Association, Veterinary Officers, National Revenue Authority, Office of National Security, Traffic Wardens, They all collect revenue on behalf of their organizations. This could be reported as bribes given to the police at these checkpoints. There is a need for a meeting of all these stakeholders which is SLP is now working on. Meeting is being planned.

2.       Regular parade briefs.  Force-wide sensitization. Staff rotation

3.       Force wide sensitization on the PNB.

4.       Step up on PNB pro-action drives and monitoring resource allocation.

 

 

1.       Issued Zero tolerance Administrative warning.

2.       Rotation of Regional and Divisional Traffic commanders in Bo district. Similar actions are being taken in Bombali district.

3.       Furthermore, personnel at the regions and divisions have been strongly admonished to desist from engaging in bribery and extortions or face dire consequences when found wanting. The situation is closely monitored for defaulting personnel.

Covering up Evidence291
Harassment of…292
Police Report and Investigation1271112
Suspect Arrest5287
Traffic101546388
Other6131
Total1719504122