VICTORIA, Seychelles — A group of Seychelles Police officers yesterday received certificates upon completion of a specialised training led by the U.S. embassy in Seychelles and coordinated by the country’s Federal Law Enforcement Training Centre, its Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The series of training in partnership with the Seychelles Police Force (SPF) was held from March 3 to 6 and March 10 to 13, 2025.
From March 3 to 6, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and Federal Law Enforcement Training Centre instructors conducted training in digital forensics for 14 officers from five units of the Seychelles Police Force, namely the Financial Crime Investigation Unit, the Organised Crime Unit, the Criminal Investigation Division, the Family Squad Unit, and the Digital Forensic Team. From March 10 to 13, NCIS and ATF instructors introduced 30 SPF officers to techniques for post-blast investigations that can determine the cause of explosions.
Speaking at the certificate presentation ceremony held at the Seychelles Coast Guard base, Perseverance, U.S. embassy chargé d’affaires Adam Loufti said: ‘The United States remains a steadfast partner to Seychelles in addressing transnational crime, strengthening law enforcement cooperation, and advancing mutual security interests.’ Seychelles Police Commissioner Ted Barbe described the recent training as ‘a remarkable journey’ that strengthened the resolve of the force to enhance public safety and security. The workshops covered digital forensics and post-blast investigations, building on a training programme conducted in November 2024 by the NCIS Transnational Crimes Unit.
