–Public Condemns “False” And “Deceptive” Claim
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has recalled and withdrawn a recent publication claiming that the LNP was ranked 10th in Africa and 70th globally in the 2026 World Internal Security and Police Index (WISPI).
According to a LNP statement, an internal review has established that the information was derived from an unverified and misinterpreted source, and that established communication protocols were not followed.
However, the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), headed by Mulbah K. Morlu, has issued an unequivocal condemnation of the Liberia National Police (LNP) for “shamelessly” and “deliberately” propagating a false and deceptive claim that it was ranked 10th best police force in Africa and 70th globally in the 2026 World Internal Security and Police Index (WISPI). “This false claim is not an innocent mistake but a calculated falsehood, most likely an audacious scheme to manufacture credibility and parade a fictitious accolade as fact. By fabricating such a dubious and self-serving claim of prestige, the Liberia National Police has exposed a profound institutional failure, a reckless disregard for truth, and a staggering betrayal of the public trust it is sworn to uphold,” STAND observed in a press release.
According to STAND, “This latest self-inflicted blow by the Liberia National Police appears to be a desperate attempt by Director Coleman to escape the lasting reputational damage stemming from his exposure at President Joseph Boakai’s controversial ‘Dishonorable Peace Award’ ceremony abroad. This withdrawn claim by the Gregory Coleman-led police force amounts to a reckless act of fraud and misinformation, and a disgraceful betrayal of public trust, advanced without any credible evidence.
“Even more disturbing is the Liberia National Police’s response after the falsehood was exposed: the claim was quietly withdrawn only under sustained public and media pressure, exposing a clear willingness to let the deception stand. Left unchallenged, it would have continued misleading the Liberian people and artificially inflating the institution’s image—revealing a dangerous disregard for transparency and accountability.”
This deception, STAND said, comes at a critical juncture for Liberia, as the government faces intensifying national and international scrutiny over bad governance and credible allegations of systemic human rights abuses.
STAND reminded the Liberia National Police (LNP) that it is not a public relations body, but a law enforcement institution entrusted with the solemn duty to protect lives, defend liberties, and uphold the rule of law without fear or favor.
“To disseminate false information—whether by negligence or design—is a gross betrayal of that trust. It is unacceptable, unprofessional, and fundamentally incompatible with the standards of a modern police force. Such conduct strikes at the core of public confidence. A police institution that cannot be trusted to tell the truth about its own standing cannot be trusted to act impartially in matters of justice and security,” STAND further observed.
