Maldives Police Service

Maldives Police Service
Maldives Police Service; ދިވެހި ފުލުހުންގެ ޚިދުމަތް
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Motto	To Protect and Serve
Agency overview
Formed	September 1, 2004
Preceding agency	March 29, 1933
Legal personality	Governmental: Government agency
Jurisdictional structure
Population	369,031 (July 2007 est.)
Legal jurisdiction	Republic of Maldives
Constituting instrument	The Police Act, 5/2008
General nature	Law enforcement; Civilian police;
Operational structure
Headquarters	Shaheed Hussain Adam Building, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Maldives
Elected officers responsible	Umar Naseer, Minister of Home Affairs; Yoosuf Abdul Ghafoor, Minister of State for Home Affairs;
Agency executives	Ahmed Areef, Commissioner of Police; Ahmed Saudee, Deputy Commissioner of Police;
Parent agency	Ministry of Home Affairs
Facilities
Police Stations	60
Website
	http://www.police.gov.mv/

The Maldives Police Service is the civilian national police force of the Republic of Maldives. It is responsible for enforcing criminal and traffic law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace throughout Maldives. The organization comes under the control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

History of the Force

A Police force was established by Law on 29 March 1933, during the kingdom of A-Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen III. The service consisted initially of 120 officers, organised into duty shifts. Officers were issued with uniforms of Maldivian Traditional Dress of Mundu and Libaas plus black cap, belt and straps on duty. They were equipped with batons and issued whistles for communication. Their duty was to patrol the market area and the island. In other words, establishing peace amongst the citizens and protecting the people and their belongings. The law that established police in 29 March 1933 by Sultan Mohamed Shamsudhdheen, has never been cancelled by any of the historical writings seen so far. It is known that Police and Military were separate organizations when they first formed.

The Police worked with the assistance of the Military when needed, the protection and help of military was available as the Law stated . During the earlier days of Police, there was violence between the foreign investors and the Maldivians. The foreigners stopped business with Maldivians and closed their shops which caused the Maldivians to suffer. The Police tried their best to control the situation, but needed the help of the Military. The Military helped the Police in their full strength and finally brought the situation under control. That was on 15 May 1933.

The initial Investigation office was small with only three investigation tables . The three tables in the investigating office represented three sections of the service; Theft, Political and Serious Crimes. The office was mostly painted in green which is why the place was also called the Green Office. In 1970 Police office was changed to the building that has since become the Bandara Koshi library. New sections formed; Traffic Control and road accidents were being monitored by the police. The police force was soon disbanded although the initial law was not revoked. The police force was formally re-established on 13 March 1972, as a branch of the security force, which were then known as National Guards, functioning under the Ministry of Public Safety.

The operating procedures of service established in 1933 were maintained until the election of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on 11 November 1978. When the force was re-structured under Ministry of Defense and National Security on 10 January 1979, National Guards were renamed as National Security Service. Since the organization was expanding, the lack of space in the building was experienced. As a result, finally, in 1985 the headquarters was re-located to the building of the current Ministry of Defense and National Security. Apart from an Admin Section, five investigation sections were formed.

And in 1992 a Police Inspector from the West Yorkshire Police named David Price introduced the modern working structure of the Police, introducing Police beats and mobile patrols. Police shifted to Shaheedh Hussain Adam Building in 1999 and on 1 September 2004 Maldives Police Service was formed under the Ministry of Home Affairs which was a major functional shift of the present administration. National Security Service was later renamed as Maldives National Defence Force.

On 1 July 2013 police reserve force known as the Special Constabulary was inaugurated. And on 23 July 2013 first official ceremony to commemorate the Police Memorial Day was held. The Police Memorial Day is an annual nationwide event which aims to remember, honour and pay respects to each and every Police Officer who lost their lives in the line of duty. And on the same day Police Memorial Wall was inaugurated to honour the members of the Maldives Police Service who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Organization Structure

Administrations

Commissioner’s Bureau

Executive Services Department

Executive Services
Administrative Services
International Affairs
Police Media Unit
- Media & Current Affairs Section
- Multimedia Section

Strategic & Legal Department

Research & Strategic Development
Organizational Performance Monitoring
Legal Services

Bureau of Crime Records

Statistics & Analysis Unit
Data Entry & Validation Unit
Crime Records Unit
Legal Liaison Unit

Service Development Directorate

Human Resource Department

Human Resource Management Unit
- Recruitment & Staffing Section
- Payroll Administration Section
- Termination & Retirement Administration Section
- Personnel Administration Section
Human Resource Development Unit
- Career Development Section
- Promotion & Awards Section
- Employee Benefits Administration Section
Staff Welfare Unit
Grievance Unit

Public Affairs Department

Crime Prevention Unit
- Graphics Section
- Community Engagement Section
- Research & Coordination Section
Police Heritage Center
- Archive Section
- Police Museum

Service Support Directorate

Logistical Services Department

Building Maintenance Unit
Uniform & Accessories Unit
Operational Equipment Unit
Catering Unit

Finance Department

Budgeting & Accounts Unit
Procurement & Asset Management Unit
Infrastructure Unit

Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Department

Automotive Engineering Unit
Transport Management Unit
Electrical Engineering Unit

Medical Services Department

Police Clinic
Medical Welfare & Support

Information & Communication Directorate

Information & Communication Technology Department

Networks & Security Unit
Technical Support Unit
- Divisional Field Technician Section
Information Systems Development Unit
- Software Development Section
- Services & Support Section
- System Analysis & Design Section
- Web Services Section
Communication And Multimedia Unit
Management And Development Unit
- Finance & Supply Section
- Project Section
Camera Network Unit

Cyber Security Operation Center

Cyber Forensics Unit

Professional Standards Command

Internal Investigation Unit
- Grievance Section
- Investigations
Internal Intelligence Unit
- Intelligence
Quality Assessment & Awareness Unit
- Inspection Team
- Audit Team
- Awareness Team

Institute for Security & Law Enforcement Studies

Administration Unit

Police Academy

Police Recruit Training Unit
Operational Training Unit
Specialized & Tactical Training Unit
Leadership & Investigation Training Unit
Police Band

Faculty Of Crime, Leadership & Management

Criminology Training Unit
Leadership & Management Training Unit

Department Of Planning & Corporate Affairs

Corporate & Marketing Section
Research & Curriculum Development Unit

Investigations

Crime Investigation Command

Victims Support Unit

Specialist Crime

Drug Enforcement Department

Drug Investigation Unit
Drug Operations Unit

Serious & Organized Crime Department

Sensitive & Confidential Investigation Unit
Organized Crime Investigation Unit
Serious Crime Unit
Human Trafficking Unit

Family & Child Protection Department

Juvenile Offenders Investigation Unit
Child Abuse Investigation Unit
Domestic Violence Investigation Unit
Advocacy & Project Implementation Unit

Economic Crime Department

Financial Crime Unit
Fraud Investigation Unit
Cyber Crime Investigation unit

General Investigation

General Investigation Department

Administration & Records Management Unit
- Administration
- Records Management
Crimes Against Persons Unit
Property Crimes Unit
Commercial Crimes Unit
Anti-Social & Vice Unit
Environmental Police Unit
Divisional Investigation Liaison

Forensic Service Directorate

Digital Evidence Laboratory
D.N.A. Laboratory
Finger Print Laboratory
Drug & Chemical Laboratory
Physical Evidence Laboratory
Quality Management Unit

Crime Scene Investigation Department

Central Evidence Response Unit
Divisional Evidence Response Unit

Directorate of Intelligence

Divisional Investigation Unit
Intelligence Coordination unit
Covert Policing Unit

Counter Terrorism Department

Counter Radicalization Unit
Terrorism Intelligence Unit

Criminal Intelligence Department

Drug Intelligence Unit
Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit

Intelligence Support Department

Confidential Unit
Development Unit

Operations

Internal Security Command

Specialist Operations Department

Operational Support Unit
Public Safety & Response Unit
Special Protection Unit
Specialist Response Unit

Police Custodial Department

Administration Unit
Male' Custodial
- General Administration
- Operations
Dhoonidhoo Custodial
- General Administration
- Operations
Fugitive Recovery Unit
- General Administration
- Operations

Vital Infrastructure Security Department

Airport Security
Seaport Security

Marine Police Department

Administration & Transport Management Unit
- General Administration
- Logistics & Procurement
- Transport Section
Marine Operations Unit
Marine Investigation Unit
- Investigations
- Marine Intelligence
Police Diving Unit
- Underwater Search & Recovery Section
Marine Engineering Unit
- Electrical Engineering
- Regional Services
- Fiberglass And Maintenance

Central Operations Command

Major Event Planning Unit

Communication & Coordination Department

Police Communication Center
Public Relations Unit

Male' City Police

Galolhu Police Station
Maafannu Police Station
Vilimale' Police Station
Thilafushi Police Station
Installation Security Unit
Male' Traffic Unit

Hulhumale' Police

Hulhumale' Operations Unit
Investigation Unit
Hulhumale' Traffic Unit
Tourist Police Unit

Traffic Management Department

Road Safety Unit
Traffic Police Coordination Unit
Traffic Violation Unit

Divisional Operations Command

Divisional Operations Command North Wing

Upper North Police Division

HA. Atoll Police
- HA. Dhihdhoo Police Station
- HA. Hoarafushi Police Station
- HA. Ihavandhoo Police Station
- HA. Kela Police Station
- HA. Baarashu Police Station
H.Dh. Atoll Police
- H.Dh. Kulhudhuhfushi Police Station
- H.Dh. Hanimaadhoo Police Station
- H.Dh. Makunudhoo Police Station
- H.Dh. Nolhivaranfaru Police Station
Sh. Atoll Police
- Sh. Funadhoo Police Station
- Sh. Kanditheemu Police Station
- Sh. Milandhoo Police Station
- Sh. Foakaidhoo Police Station
- Sh. Feevah Police Station
- Sh. Komandoo Police Station

North Police Division

N. Atoll Police
- N. Velidhoo Police Station
- N. Manadhoo Police Station
- N. Holhudhoo Police Station
- N. Landhoo Police Station
R. Atoll Police
- R. Alifushi Police Station
- R. Ungoofaaru Police Station
- R. Dhuvaafaru Police Station
- R. Meedhoo Police Station
- R. Inguraidhoo Police Station
B. Atoll Police
- B. Eydhafushi Police Station
- B. Thulhaadhoo Police Station
Lh. Atoll Police
- Lh. Naifaru Police Station
- Lh. Hinnavaru Police Station

North Central Police Division

K. Atoll Police
- K. Thulusdhoo Police Station
- K. Hinmafushi Police Station
- K. Maafushi Police Station
- K. Kashidhoo Police Station
- K. Guraidhoo Police Station
AA. Atoll Police
- AA. Rasdhoo Police Station
- AA. Himandhoo Police Station
- AA. Mathiveri Police Station
A.Dh. Atoll Police
- A.Dh. Maamigili Police Station
- A.Dh. Mahibadhoo Police Station
- A.Dh. Dhangenthi Police Station
- A.Dh. Fenfushi Police Station
- A.Dh. Dhigurah Police Station
V. Atoll Police
- V. Felidhoo Police Station

Divisional Operations Command South Wing

Central Police Division

M. Atoll Police
- M. Muli Police Station
- M. Mulak Police Station
- M. Dhiggaru Police Station
- M. Kolhufushi Police Station
F. Atoll Police
- F. Nilandhoo Police Station
- F. Magoodhoo Police Station
Dh. Atoll Police
- Dh. Kudahuvadhoo Police Station
- Dh. Badidhoo Police Station

South Central Police Division

Th. Atoll Police
- Th. Villifushi Police Station
- Th. Veymandoo Police Station
- Th. Thimarafushi Station
- Th. Guraidhoo Police Station
- Th. Madifushi Police Station
- Th. Kinbidhoo Police Station
- Th. Hirilandhoo Police Station
L. Atoll Police
- L. Gan Police Station
- L. Isdhoo Police Station
- L. Fonadhoo Police Station
- L. Maavah Police Station
- L. Maamendhoo Police Station

Upper South Police Division

GA. Atoll Police
- GA. Dhaandhoo Police Station
- GA. Vilingili Police Station
- GA. Gemanafushi Police Station
- GA. Kolamaafushi Police Station
- GA. Maamendhoo Police Station
G.Dh. Atoll Police
- G.Dh. Thinadhoo Police Station
- G.Dh. Gahdhoo Police Station
- G.Dh. Rathafandhoo Police Station
- G.Dh. Faresmaathoda Police Station
- G.Dh. Vaadhoo Police Station
- G.Dh. Fiyori Police Station

South Police Division

Gn. Atoll Police
- Gn. Fuvahmulah Police Station
Addu City Police
- S. Gan Police Station
- S. Hithadhoo Police Station
- S. Hulhumeedhoo Police Station

Other Services

Police Family Association
Police Cooperative Society / Police Shop
Police Club / Police Gym

Rank Structure

Commissioned Officers

Executive Appointments

Commissioner of Police
Deputy Commissioner of Police

Executive Management Level

Assistant Commissioner of police

Chief Superintendent of Police

Senior Management Level

Superintendent of Police

Chief Inspector of Police

Middle Management Level

Inspector of Police
Sub Inspector of Police

Non Commissioned Officers

Supervisory Management Level

Police Chief Station Inspector
Police Station Inspector

First-line Management Level

Police Staff Sergeant
Police Sergeant

First-line Officers Level

Police Corporal
Police Lance Corporal
Police Constable

Medals & Ribbons

Medals

National Level Medals

Medal of Honour
Presidential Medal
Medal for Exceptional Bravery
Medal for Bravery
3 November Medal
Purple Heart
Police Service Medal

Service Level Medals

Distinguished Service Medal
Gold Life Saving Medal
Silver Life Saving Medal
Long Service Medal
Dedicated Service Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Police Medal
Tsunami Medal
Independence 50 Medal

Ribbons

National Level Ribbons

Presidential Ribbon

Service Level Ribbons

Long Service Ribbon
Ribbon of Bravery
Dedicated Service Ribbon
Police Service Ribbon
Good Conduct Ribbon
Special Duty Ribbon
Achievement Ribbon
Ribbon of Skill
Ribbon of Drill

Senior Officers

Serving Senior Officers

Commissioner of Police

Vacant

Deputy Commissioner of Police

Ahmed Areef - Acting Commissioner of Police & Head of Directorate of Intelligence
Ahmed Saudee - Deputy Commissioner of Police; Operations

Assistant Commissioner of Police

Abdullah Phairoosh - Executive Officer to the Minister of Home Affairs
Abdul Mannan Yoosuf - Head of Commissioner’s Bureau
Ahmed Mohamed - Head of Professional Standards Command
Hussen Adam - Head of Crime Investigation Command
Ismail Naveen - Head of Central Operations Command
Ali Shujau - Head of Divisional Operations Command
Mohamed Jamsheed - Head of Service Development Directorate
Ahmed Mohamed - Head of Service Support Directorate
Ali Rasheed - Head of Forensic Service Directorate
Farhad Fikry - Head of Information & Communication Directorate
Abdulla Nawaz - Executive Director; Institute for Security & Law Enforcement Studies & Spokesperson; Maldives Police Service

Other Heads of Commands & Directorates

Chief Superintendent of Police Hamdhoon Rasheed - Head of Internal Security Command

Retired Senior Officers