Families of Maldives Police Service officers who lose their lives in the line of duty will now receive medical coverage, following an amendment to the employment regulations.
The revised framework aligns coverage for surviving dependents with standard officer medical benefits. Furthermore, the updated regulations authorise MPS to accord official ceremonial funerals to officers who pass away while performing their duties.
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However, the amendment states that such a decision must be made by the Executive Management Board upon review, taking into account the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death, how the incident occurred, and the role played by the employee.
Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed said a decision has been made to change the benefits provided to honourably retired police officers.
Speaking at the ceremony held on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of MPS, the Commissioner of Police stated that a decision has been made to change the limit set in calculating the benefits given to those who honourably retire from the police service.
He stated that the benefits received will be arranged based on the length of the period the officer has served. Furthermore, the Commissioner also announced that a decision has been made to arrange medical care for officers who retire after 25 years, just like officers currently in active service.
