By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer
Monrovia, Liberia |May 14, 2026 | Gregory Coleman, Inspector General of the Liberia National Police, has been appointed Co-Chair of the International Affairs Committee of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, widely known as NOBLE.
The appointment places Liberia in an important position within international policing discussions and reflects growing recognition of the country’s efforts to strengthen professional law enforcement and security reforms.
According to the Liberia National Police, the appointment was announced in official correspondence dated May 4, 2026, from incoming NOBLE National President Mitchell R. Davis III.
The designation will be officially presented during NOBLE’s 50th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Training Conference scheduled for July 2026 in Dallas.
The conference will bring together police leaders, policymakers, and criminal justice professionals from around the world.
Officials say the appointment highlights Liberia’s growing participation in global security cooperation and professional policing standards.
Speaking on the development, Coleman said the recognition shows that Liberia is gaining a stronger voice in international law enforcement discussions.
“Liberia now has a voice at the table at the highest level of law enforcement engagement,” he stated.
Coleman explained that international partnerships can help countries work together to address challenges such as organized crime, cybercrime, human trafficking, and other cross-border security threats.
The Liberia National Police described the appointment as an important achievement for the institution and linked it to ongoing efforts to improve professionalism, discipline, accountability, and public trust within the police force.
“We are making steady progress,” Coleman said. “Our goal is to improve service delivery, respect the dignity and rights of citizens, and ensure that the rule of law prevails.”
He also stressed the importance of accountability in policing, adding, “The only way we gain legitimacy is through accountability. We will continue to work until Liberians can trust and respect their police.”
Security observers say Coleman’s new international role could help strengthen cooperation between Liberia and global law enforcement agencies while supporting safer communities and improved policing standards across the country.
