Police Reorganises Structure into 14 Command Levels to Strengthen Operations

The Maldives Police Service has restructured its organisational framework into 14 command-level divisions as part of a wider reform aimed at strengthening administrative management and improving operational efficiency.

In a statement issued today, police said the reforms are intended to improve efficiency and ensure more effective outcomes in policing operations. Work is currently underway to implement the transition, appoint officers to new roles, and revise relevant administrative policies.

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Key details of the new structure

The Maldives Police Service has reorganised its departments into distinct operational commands covering policing, investigations, intelligence, forensics, operational support, technology, training, and corporate services.

The command-level structure includes:

• Office of the Commissioner
• National College of Policing and Law Enforcement
• Professional Standards
• National Intelligence Service
• Internal Security and Operational Support
• Forensic Services
• Central Investigations
• Malé Police
• Hulhumalé Police
• Northern Police
• Southern Police
• Service Development
• Service Support
• Digital Data and Technology

Police said the restructuring is intended to improve coordination between divisions and strengthen overall operational efficiency.

The reforms also aim to promote a more community-oriented policing approach and closer engagement with the public.

Authorities said the transition is expected to expand the role of frontline officers, optimise resource use, and better adapt to evolving security challenges in the country.

The reform comes amid recent changes in the leadership of the Maldives Police Service.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed was appointed as the new Commissioner of Police by President Mohamed Muizzu in April, marking a leadership transition within the institution.

The appointment followed the retirement of former Commissioner of Police Ismail Naveen in February, the second commissioner under the current administration. Subsequently, Farhad Fikury was appointed as acting commissioner.

Farhad’s tenure drew scrutiny following allegations linked to an incident last year involving his son, in which it was claimed he attempted to use his official position after his son was arrested for assaulting a police officer while under the influence of alcohol.

Ahmed Mohamed’s appointment marks the third change in the leadership of the police service since President Muizzu assumed office in 2023.