Maldives Police Service to establish Law Enforcement Institute
25 Aug 2012, 6:25 PM
Mariyath Mohamed
The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has said it soon expects to open a Law Enforcement Institute in Male’, providing officers with opportunities for further education up to degree-level.
Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz, speaking during a speech at the certificate awarding ceremony of the 21st Police Recruit Training Course, discussed ongoing plans to establish a career path in law enforcement. He claimed the institute, to this end, would aim to provide officers with the opportunity to complete studies up to First Degree Level.
Speaking to Minivan News today, Police Sub-Inspector Hassan Haneef said that the establishment of a Law Enforcement Institute in Male’ had been a long-term plan for the institution. The institute is expected to to be officially opened soon, he added, with the MPS planning additionally to open up the courses to interested members of the public as well.
According to a release on the official MPS website, Commissioner Riyaz also spoke of the importance of all officers speaking to members of the general public with due respect.
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