Maldives Police Service has begun following the ‘Strategic Policing Requirement, a unique guideline formulated under the newly enacted Police Service Act that stipulates how the institute and its matters are structured and organized.
Home Ministry said that the ‘Strategic Policing Requirement’ was formulated with the new Police Service Act and the existing footing of Maldives Police Service and the country’s public order and safety in mind. Moreover, current obstructions faced and the evolution of the nature of crimes committed in the Maldives were also considered during the formulation.
The Ministry said that subsequently, the Commissioner of Police would achieve the goals stipulated in ‘Strategic Policing Requirement’ while structuring and organizing all matters about the Police.
They further said that positive changes would be witnessed when the goals stipulated in the guideline are reached. In this regard, the Ministry detailed that the efficiency of the Maldives Police Service will be enhanced. In addition to this, they said that major organized crimes would decrease and heighten security within the society. The Ministry also said that the foreign security of Maldives will also be further guaranteed.
The new Police Service Act came into force on March 26.
Source: Sun.mv ; Photo credit: Sun Photo/Fayaz Moosa