In 1960, the British Somaliland Scouts joined with the (Police Corps of Somalia) (1910-1960) to form a new Somali Police Force, which consisted of about 3,700 men.
The late President of Somalia Siad Barre was among the senior officers and commanders formed under the colonial forces who led the Somali Police Force and Somali National Army after independence in 1960 [REF].