Quality of service provided to public does not depend solely on number of police officers stationed: CP

Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed has stated that the quality of service provided to the public does not depend solely on the number of officers stationed.

Speaking at the inauguration of the newly constructed police station in HDh. Kumundhoo, CP Mohamed emphasized that the priority for officers is to fulfill their legal mandates with compassion and wisdom, while working closely with the community within established guidelines. The Commissioner further noted that as recruitment efforts expand, the number of police officers stationed in Kumundhoo will be increased in the future.

Reflecting on the past, when police services in the atolls had to be operated out of local council offices and rented rooms, the Commissioner of Police stated that this marks the beginning of a new chapter where officers can provide comprehensive services to the public from their own permanent facilities.

Addressing public concerns that routine services might be affected when police prioritize specific operations, the Commissioner of Police stated that despite operational priorities, the police will not neglect any of the responsibilities mandated to them by law.

Furthermore, the Commissioner of Police stated that in providing policing services to the islands, the priority is not the number of officers stationed there, but rather their ability to fulfill their legal responsibilities by working closely and compassionately with the community to maintain a peaceful environment.

Therefore, the Commissioner of Police stated that the quality of service provided to the public does not depend solely on the number of officers stationed.