Samuel Ford – Liberia

Samuel Ford

Occupation/Title

Law Enforcement and Peace Practitioner

Summary

Samuel Ford is a dedicated law enforcement and peace practitioner with specialized training in peace support operations and extensive experience in community policing. Commissioned as a ‘Peace Ambassador’ for his commitment to peace advocacy by the Young Ambassadors for Peace under the support of the Universal Peace Federation and the Youth Federation for World Peace, Samuel specializes in gender issues, security reforms, mediation, riot control, and crowd management. His passion lies in preventing pre-electoral violence among youth in Liberia, particularly focusing on the West Point Community through a community policing approach.

Areas of Expertise

• Law Enforcement
• Peace Support Operations
• Community Policing
• Gender Issues
• Security Reforms
• Mediation and Conflict Resolution
• Riot and Crowd Control

Professional Experience

• Law Enforcement Officer
• Peace Ambassador
• Specialist in community policing and conflict resolution

Key Initiatives

• Prevention of Pre-Electoral Violence among Youth in Liberia: Leading initiatives to prevent pre-electoral violence among youth in Liberia, focusing on the West Point Community. Samuel’s initiative employs a community policing approach to engage youth, build trust, and promote peaceful elections through education, dialogue, and conflict resolution strategies.

Skills

• Crisis Management
• Community Engagement
• Advocacy and Public Speaking
• Conflict Resolution Techniques
• Leadership and Training

Samuel Ford is committed to leveraging his expertise and role as a Peace Ambassador to foster positive change and promote peaceful elections in Liberia. Through his initiatives, he aims to empower youth, build community resilience, and contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region.