The Liberia National Law Enforcement Association (LINLEA) in Liberia was founded in May 1994 to promote professionalism and human rights among law enforcement personnel themselves. LINLEA recognized that law enforcement personnel are primary perpetrators of human rights abuses and violations. The association provides training and assistance to personnel who would like to transform the role of law enforcement into a well-trained, human rights-respecting organization. This assistance includes some protection when facing unfair dismissals or arbitrary detention. LINLEA has grown into a network of more than 500 dues-paying law enforcement personnel.
