By Pewu Y. Sumo
Monrovia, Liberia — The Liberia National Police (LNP), in collaboration with the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), has concluded a two-day intensive workshop for 40 journalists aimed at strengthening the relationship between the media and law enforcement.
The training, which drew participants from print, broadcast, and digital media platforms, ran from June 4–5, 2026. It was held under the theme: “Strengthening Police-Media Partnership: Understanding Police Administration for Responsible Public Safety Reporting and National Security.”
Speaking at the opening session, the Deputy Inspector General for Administration, Col. William K. Mulbah—who represented Inspector General Gregory O.W. Coleman—urged journalists to utilize the training as a bridge to build a more collaborative relationship with the police.
Col. Mulbah emphasized that the initiative was specifically designed to give media practitioners a deeper understanding of the LNP’s inner workings, operational structures, and protocols, which will ultimately enhance institutional transparency.
Also speaking at the opening, PUL President Julius Kanubah thanked the leadership of the LNP for initiating the vital partnership, noting that the training comes at a critical time when the media landscape is battling widespread misinformation in the digital age.
According to the PUL president, the workshop fulfills a commitment made by Police Chief Gregory Coleman during the 2026 World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Kakata, Margibi County. During a media-security dialogue there, Col. Coleman had stressed that the media is a strategic partner to public safety and pledged the LNP’s support toward capacity building.
Over the two-day period, facilitators took participants through several core areas, including the mandate and role of the LNP’s Press and Public Affairs Division, and the distinct responsibilities of the Formed Police Unit (FPU).
Journalists were also drilled on the operations of the Professional Standards Division (PSD) and best practices for responsible reporting on public safety, national security, and police conduct.
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