The Maldives Police Service (Dhivehi: ދިވެހި ފުލުހުންގެ ޚިދުމަތް, romanized: dhivehi fuluhunge khidhumaiy) is the civilian national police force of the Republic of Maldives. It is responsible for enforcing criminal and traffic law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace throughout Maldives. The organization comes under the control of the Ministry of Homeland Security And Technology.

The police service was first established during the reign of Al-Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen III on 29 March 1933, with the initial number of officers at 120. Members of the force were issued the traditional Maldivian mundu and libaas as well as a cap, belt, and straps. The officers typically patrolled around the market place on the island, carrying their batons and whistles.

The Police worked with the assistance of the Military when needed, the protection and help of military was available as the Law stated . During the earlier days of Police, there was violence between the foreign investors and the Maldivians. The foreigners stopped business with Maldivians and closed their shops which caused the Maldivians to suffer. The Police tried their best to control the situation, but needed the help of the Military. The Military helped the Police in their full strength and finally brought the situation under control. That was on 15 May 1933.

The initial Investigation office was small with only three investigation tables . The three tables in the investigating office represented three sections of the service; Theft, Political and Serious Crimes. The office was mostly painted in green which is why the place was also called the Green Office. In 1970 Police office was changed to the building that has since become the Bandara Koshi library. New sections formed; Traffic Control and road accidents were being monitored by the police. The police force was soon disbanded although the initial law was not revoked. The police force was formally re-established on 13 March 1972, as a branch of the security force, which were then known as National Guards, functioning under the Ministry of Public Safety.

The operating procedures of service established in 1933 were maintained until the election of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on 11 November 1978. When the force was re-structured under Ministry of Defense and National Security on 10 January 1979, National Guards were renamed as National Security Service. Since the organization was expanding, the lack of space in the building was experienced. As a result, finally, in 1985 the headquarters was re-located to the building of the current Ministry of Defense and National Security. Apart from an Admin Section, five investigation sections were formed.

And in 1992 a Police Inspector from the West Yorkshire Police named David Price introduced the modern working structure of the Police, introducing Police beats and mobile patrols. Police shifted to Shaheedh Hussain Adam Building in 1999 and on 1 September 2004 Maldives Police Service was formed under the Ministry of Home Affairs which was a major functional shift of the present administration. National Security Service was later renamed as Maldives National Defence Force.

On 1 July 2013 police reserve force known as the Special Constabulary was inaugurated. And on 23 July 2013 first official ceremony to commemorate the Police Memorial Day was held. The Police Memorial Day is an annual nationwide event which aims to remember, honour and pay respects to each and every Police Officer who lost their lives in the line of duty. And on the same day Police Memorial Wall was inaugurated to honour the members of the Maldives Police Service who lost their lives in the line of duty.

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• Executive Support Services
• International Relations Department
• Police Media Center
• Grievance Officer

• Strategic Planning Department
• Legal Department

• Administration Unit
• Internal Investigation Unit
• Quality Assessment and Awareness unit

• Bureau of Internal Security
• Bureau of External Security
• Signals Intelligence Command
• State Political Police Command

• Drug Enforcement Department
• Economic Crime Department
• Family & Child Protection Department
• Major Crime Management Center
• General Investigation Department
• Anti-Human Trafficking Unit
• Victim Support Unit

• Male’ City Police
• Traffic Management Department
• Industrial Security Department
• Special Operations Department
• Police Communication Center
• Major Events
• HULHUMALE POLICE

• NORTHERN OPERATIONS
• Upper North Police Division
• North Police Division
• North Central Police Division
• SOUTHERN OPERATIONS
• Central Police Division
• South Central Police Division
• Upper South Police Division
• South Police Division

• Forensic Services
• Information & Communication Technology Services
• Police Custodial Department
• Marine Police Department

• Finance and Asset Management
• Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Services
• Public Affairs Department
• Human Resource Development

• Logistic Services
• Police Medical Services
• Uniform & Accessories Department
• Police Club
• Police Family Association
• PCCC Club

• National College of Policing and Law Enforcement

	Commissioner			Superintendent		Inspector
Maldives Police Service[3]
	Commissioner of police	Deputy commissioner	Assistant commissioner	Chief superintendent	Superintendent of police	Chief inspector of police	Inspector of police	Sub inspector of Police

	Station inspector		Sergeant		Other
Maldives Police Service[3]							No insignia
	Police chief station inspector	Police station inspector	Police staff sergeant	Sergeant	Police corporal	Police lance corporal	Police constable

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National Level Medals

• Medal of Honor
• Presidential Medal
• Medal for Exceptional Bravery
• Medal for Bravery
• 3 November Medal
• Purple Heart
• Long Service Medal
• Independence 50 Medal
• Republic 50 Medal
• Tsunami Medal

Service Level Medals

• Distinguished Service Medal
• Police Service Medal
• Gold Life Saving Medal
• Silver Life Saving Medal
• Dedicated Service Medal
• Good Conduct Medal
• Police Medal

National Level Ribbons

• Presidential Ribbon

Service Level Ribbons

• Long Service Ribbon
• Ribbon of Bravery
• Dedicated Service Ribbon
• Police Service Ribbon
• Good Conduct Ribbon
• Special Duty Ribbon
• Achievement Gold Ribbon
• Achievement Silver Ribbon
• Ribbon of Skill
• Ribbon of Drill
• Ribbon OF Great Discipline

• 10x Toyota Hilux  Japan (Transport)
• 17x Isuzu D-Max  Japan (Equipment Transport)
• 115x+ Airblade 125  Philippines (Traffic Patrol) More New Models To Be Delivered City/Some Islands
• 55+ Mazda6  Japan City Police
• 95+ Suzuki GN125  India  Japan Island Patrol
• 47X RHIB
• 55+ Speedboats  Maldives  India
• 155x Honda CBX 350  Japan ( Some Retired)
• 25x Yamaha FJR1300  Japan (For Vip Escort & Special Missions)
• 35x BMW R1200RT Germany (Sinamalé Bridge Traffic And Special Escorts)
• 11x Ford Transit (Forensics Missions)
• 14x Isuzu Elf (Modified Especially For Riot Police )
• 8x Honda Accord ( For the VIP Transport Of Higher Police Officials And Families)
• 2x Jeep Wrangler ( Dangerous Criminal Transport & Vip Criminal transport)
• 23x Mitsubishi Outlander ( Hulhumale City Traffic Patrol 24/7)
• 21x Polaris RZR ( Vilimale & Hulhumale Patrol)
• 2x PSC patrol craft ( Maritime Cyclone Patrol )
• 5x PGR patrol craft (Unknown)
• 3x Gading Marine FAC PC 31 ( Central atoll patrol)
• 90+ DJI Mavic (Special Missions)

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