134 Liberian Med Students Thank Police for Safer Campus

More than 134 medical students at the University of Liberia have done something unusual: they formally thanked the police for making their campus safer.

Students at the A.M. Dogliotti College of Medicine on the Fendall Campus commended Deputy Inspector General J. Nelson Freeman for deploying officers around dormitories and key campus areas. The heightened police presence has significantly reduced crime and restored a sense of security that students say was sorely needed.

"The deployment of officers around the dormitories and campus areas was carried out with one goal in mind: to reduce crime and create an environment where students can focus on their studies without fear," Freeman explained. Students had previously expressed serious concerns about safety, particularly around dormitory facilities where they live and study.

Freeman, a trained lawyer who leads operations for the Liberia National Police, credits the success to teamwork rather than individual achievement. He emphasized that the honor belongs to the university administration for their collaboration and to the officers who work daily to maintain campus peace.

The Ripple Effect

The campus security initiative reflects broader changes Freeman has championed since taking his operational leadership role. He has focused on proactive policing, improved supervision, and strengthened coordination between police units across Liberia.

Under his leadership, the LNP has intensified patrols in high-crime communities and strengthened rapid-response systems while emphasizing professional conduct and accountability. Officers now receive training on human rights compliance and community engagement, building public trust in law enforcement.

The partnership between the police and University of Liberia represents a model that other educational institutions can follow. Students report that the calmer atmosphere has made it easier to concentrate on their demanding medical studies, potentially improving educational outcomes for future healthcare workers Liberia desperately needs.

The LNP plans to extend this community-oriented policing approach to other schools and universities nationwide. For students who once worried about their safety while pursuing their dreams of becoming doctors, the transformation has been life-changing.