Maldives Police Service

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Agency overview
Maldives Police Service ދިވެހި ފުލުހުންގެ ޚިދުމަތް

Logo of the Maldives Police Service.
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 DCP (Rtd.) Mohamed Fayaz, Minister of State for Home Affairs
Agency executives	Hussain Waheed, 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 nation-wide 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.

Core Values

Courage

We are willing to risk our lives, if necessary, in order to safeguard our society, We also have the moral courage to seek and speak the truth, and to set wrongs right.

Loyalty

We are loyal to the nation, to the Police Service, and to our beliefs and ideals.

Integrity

We never forsake our ethics in order to attain our objectives. Our actions are guided by our principle, not expediency.

Fairness

We are courteous, humane and fair in our dealings with people, irrespective of their race, religion, gender, age, standing in life and irrespective of whether they are victims, suspects or convicts. We also apply the same standard to the members of our Service.

Accountability

We are willing to take the responsibility of the outcome, due to shortcomings and mistakes of our actions, We will be accountable for ourselves, our team and the Maldives Police Service.

Professionalism

We will strive for excellence by adopting proactive measures and taking initiatives to fulfill our responsibilities. We will apply our skills, knowledge and experience to deliver services at the highest standard.

Organization Structure

Commissioner’s Bureau

Executive Services
Administrative Services
International Affairs

Professional Standards Command

Internal Investigation Unit
Internal Intelligence Unit
Quality Assessment & Awareness Unit

Specialist Crime Command

Drug Enforcement Department
Serious & Organized Crime Department
Family & Child Protection Department
Economic Crime Department

Central Operations Command

Male' City Police
Criminal Investigation Department
Specialist Operations Department
Traffic Police Department
Police Custodial Department
Marine Police Department

Divisional Operations Command

Upper North Police Division
North Police Division
North Central Police Division
Central Police Division
South Central Police Division
Upper South Police Division
South Police Division

Directorate of Intelligence

Forensic Service Directorate

Crime Scene Investigation Department
Finger Print Laboratory
Drug & Chemical Laboratory
D.N.A. Laboratory
Digital Evidence Laboratory
Physical Evidence Laboratory

Service Development Directorate

Human Resource Department
Strategic & Legal Department
Public Affairs Department

Service Support Directorate

Finance Department
Logistical Services Department
Medical Services Department
Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Department

Information & Communication Directorate

Bureau of Crime Records
Information & Communication Technology Department
Cyber Policing Department
Communication & Coordination Department

Institute for Security & Law Enforcement Studies

Faculty of Crime & Justice
Faculty of Leadership & Management
Faculty of Security & Operational Studies

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

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^[1]

Commissioner of Police

Hussain Waheed

Deputy Commissioner of Police

Ahmed Saudee

Assistant Commissioner of Police

Ali Rasheed - Head of Professional Standards Command
Hassan Habeeb - Head of Specialist Crime Command
Ahmed Areef - Head of Directorate of Intelligence
Hussen Adam - Head of Forensic Service Directorate
Abdullah Phairoosh - Head of Service Development Directorate
Mohamed Sadiq - Head of Service Support Directorate
Farhad Fikry - Head of Information & Communication Directorate

Other Heads of Commands & Directorates

Chief Superintendent of Police Ismail Naveen - Head of Central Operations Command
Chief Superintendent of Police Abdul Mannan Yoosuf - Head of Divisional Operations Command
Chief Superintendent of Police Ali Shujau - Executive Director; Institute for Security & Law Enforcement Studies

Retired Senior Officers