The Maldives Police Service has announced a restructuring of its administrative framework aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing operational performance.
The changes came into effect yesterday. Following the restructuring, the process of appointing officers to positions within the new organizational framework has already commenced.
Key components at the command level of the new structure include the Commissioner’s Office, the National College of Policing, Professional Standards, the National Intelligence Service, and Internal Security and Operational Support.
The framework also encompasses Forensic Services, Central Investigations, Male’ Police, Hulhumale’ Police, Northern Police, Southern Police, Service Development, Service Support, and Digital Data and Technology.
The police have not yet disclosed the officers appointed to these new roles.
The police department further stated that practical implementation of the new structure has begun, including necessary adjustments to administrative policies to align with the reorganization.
According to the institution, the framework is designed to foster better coordination between various departments, streamline operational management, and establish a policing system that is more accessible and community-oriented.
A new Commissioner of Police was appointed to the service last April. Ahmed Mohamed (Two-Four), who had previously been dismissed from the force, was reinstated to lead the institution. These structural changes represent the most significant administrative overhaul since he assumed office.
During the previous administration, Ahmed Mohamed was removed from his post under provisions of the new Police Act, which mandated the dismissal of senior officers accused of serious misconduct.
The police had previously investigated allegations that he was involved in corruption and bribery related to the procurement of police speedboats. This case was also recently submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC); however, the investigation has not proceeded.
Adhadhu understands that the Police Board’s recommendation to dismiss him on August 9, 2021, took into account the allegations of bribery involving police funds. Following that recommendation, he was officially terminated on October 10, 2021.
As the police transition to this new organizational structure, the institution continues to face an increase in public criticism.
