President Mohamed Nasheed has urged the public to extend their full cooperation to the Police in their efforts to enforce unity, order and peace in the society. He made this statement while speaking at a function to mark the 77th anniversary of the Police. The function was held this evening.
In his speech, the President said the government’s aim was to increase public respect, trust and admiration for the Police.
The President urged government offices to speedily deliver their services when requested by uniformed government officials such as those of the Police, the Customs and Immigration service.
The President commended the Maldives Police Service for their achievements. He noted the fact that the national crime rate has, on average, decreased within a year was a remarkable achievement.
He called on the Police to show compassion and love while executing their duties. President Nasheed also discussed the challenges faced by the Police and ways to address them and promised government’s full support to the Police.
Continuing his speech, he said while the government respects freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, it cannot be lenient on criminals taking unlawful advantage of those freedoms.
President Nasheed said necessary legal action would be taken against anyone committing unlawful activity. He assured that the government would not allow the legal system be shaped in a manner that would disrupt the work of the Police.
At the function, the President launched the business plan of the Police Service for 2010 and the annual edition of ‘Police Life’. He presented commemorative plaques to officials with distinguished service, and a commemorative plaque to N. Manadhoo Police Station for their social and humane services.
