The Puntland administration has launched a large-scale police training program aimed at modernizing its security forces and strengthening law and order across the region. The initiative, which involves around 1,000 new police recruits, marks a major step in Puntland’s long-term security reform strategy.
The new training program, inaugurated this week in the Puntland state of Somalia, is designed to enhance the professional capacity of law-enforcement officers through specialized instruction in community policing, human rights, and modern crime-prevention techniques. Puntland officials said the effort seeks to build a disciplined and accountable police force capable of addressing emerging security challenges such as organized crime, illicit trafficking, and local insurgent threats.
According to Puntland’s Ministry of Security, the recruits will undergo several months of intensive training at regional police academies under the supervision of national and international instructors. Authorities emphasized that modernizing the security sector remains a cornerstone of Puntland’s governance agenda, aiming to foster peace, attract investment, and improve public confidence in state institutions. The initiative also aligns with Somalia’s broader federal strategy to professionalize its security forces and reduce dependence on external military support.
