About us
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Training for Professional Policing
LNPATS is dedicated to strengthening the capacity, discipline, ethics, and operational readiness of law enforcement officers through structured training and professional development.
About LNPATS
The Liberia National Police Training Academy (LNPTAS) is the premier institution for training law enforcement officers in Liberia. Since its establishment, LNPTAS has remained dedicated to equipping recruits and officers with the knowledge, discipline, and ethical foundation required for effective policing in modern society.
The Academy supports professional policing by preparing officers to serve with integrity, respect for the rule of law, community awareness, and a strong commitment to justice and public safety.
Our Training Impact
Officers Graduated
Since Establishment
Certified
Trainers & Instructors
Training
Programmes Offered
Commitment To
Discipline & Integrity
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission & Vision
Mission
To provide high-quality training and continuous professional development to law enforcement officers, enabling them to serve with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to justice.
Vision
To become a regional centre of excellence in police training—producing officers who uphold the rule of law and build trust with the communities they serve.
Core Values
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Integrity – Upholding honesty and accountability in all actions.
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Discipline – Maintaining professionalism and order in conduct and service.
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Service – Committed to protecting citizens and promoting peace.
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Excellence – Striving for the highest standards in training and performance.
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Community Engagement – Fostering trust and cooperation with the public.
Our Courses & Training Programmes
LNPATS provides structured professional training programmes designed to strengthen discipline, leadership, investigation, public safety, and modern law enforcement practice.
Police Basic Training Course
An entry-level course designed to build discipline, tactical skills, and law enforcement fundamentals for new recruits.
In-Service Development Programme
Advanced training tailored for serving officers to enhance leadership, communication, operational readiness, and legal compliance.
Intelligence & Investigation Training
Specialised training in crime detection, intelligence gathering, evidence handling, analysis, and modern investigation techniques.
Leadership & Command Training
A strategic course aimed at grooming police leaders in decision-making, ethics, supervision, planning, and operational command.
Formed Police Unit Courses
Trains officers for tactical operations, crowd control, peacekeeping, emergency response, and high-risk security deployments.
Traffic Management Courses
Covers traffic laws, road safety, accident response, enforcement techniques, and effective traffic control practices.
Patrol Courses
Equips officers with skills in area patrols, suspect engagement, community policing strategies, response, and field operations.
Basic Private Security Courses
Introduces private security personnel to surveillance, reporting, access control, public interaction, and professional conduct standards.
National Leadership & Oversight
H.E. Joseph N. Boakai, Sr.
President
Republic of Liberia
Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh
Minister of Justice
Republic of Liberia
Hon. Gregory O. W. Coleman
Inspector General of Police
Liberia National Police
Hon. Sadatu Louise-Mae Reeves
DIG Training & Manpower Development
Liberia National Police
Ready to Serve Your Country
Join LNPTAS and be part of the force shaping Liberia’s future.