The Men in Blue of the Liberia National Police welcome back its leader and one of the best ever Inspector Generals of Liberia, Inspector General designate, Hon. Gregory Coleman.
Joint Security Announces Public Safety Protocols for President Boakai’s State of Nation Address
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History of LNP
After independence, a system was established with some individuals who were called favorite servants to keep law and order. These individuals were paid from remuneration they received from cases they handled or arrests made. In 1925, President Charles D. B. King ordered the formation of the first Constabulary Police Force, which was headed by Major Abraham Butler as the first Superintendent of Police. This Constabulary Police Force had the strength of fifteen (15) men who were briefed and given assignments in strategic locations. Their main duty was to apprehend offenders and to preserve law and order. In 1956, the Liberia National Police was established as legal institution enacted by law to protect and serve. Other law enforcement institutes were subsequently enacted to support the process.
