July 22, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has launched a significant recruitment initiative aimed at bolstering its national police force, with 2,500 new officers set to be enlisted in the coming months, announced Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala.
He described the move as a key step in enhancing public safety and law enforcement capacity across the country.
The new intake will comprise both Police Constables and Sub-Inspectors, reflecting the government’s focus on reinforcing the force at multiple operational levels.
According to the Minister, this latest effort is part of a broader strategy to modernise and expand the Sri Lanka Police, which has faced increasing demands due to the evolving nature of public security challenges.
Minister Wijepala also confirmed that this is only the first phase of a wider recruitment programme, with plans already underway to bring in a further 2,500 officers in the near future. The continued expansion is intended to address longstanding personnel shortages, especially in under-served regions, and to prepare the force for a more community-oriented and responsive policing model.
